I got invited to attend an Obama rally tomorrow. It just happened to be at the exact same time as my scheduled Dr. appointment. Since I'm now about 36-37 weeks I suppose it is theoretically important for me to go, even though all the tell me is how much I weigh and that I need to make friends. It's like all of middle school condensed into a 10 minute conversation. (I'm not joking about the friends thing. Everyone keeps telling me I need to make friends so I won't be so lonely - the doctor, the other doctor, the midwife, my mom, Aaron, my mom again, etc. But I really don't feel lonely except when people keep pointing out how friendless I am.)
Anyway, I considered the options and decided I rather go to the rally. I think I may try to dress up (a la Cindy Sherman) as an elderly Jewish woman from Florida so I could get picked to sit behind the stage. Or maybe I can go as myself and hope that the Obama people want to win the votes of young, white, very pregnant women. Maybe if I could look like a teenager who chose to keep the baby...Think if I wore my high school sweatshirt I could get picked?
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I for one am proud that my wife is as interested in politics and is as well informed as Katy is, though I also hope Katy reschedules her doctor appointment.
I went to the Women for Obama rally in C'Ville and it was great. Obama didn't actually come, but Michelle spoke and it was pretty much so awesome. I wish I could go to another one.
The loneliness was real for me with my first, even though you may be sick of hearing about it. I wasn't expecting it, since I'd have a cute little baby to keep me company, but the thing wouldn't talk to me, and I was lonely and in pain, and got frustrated. Having someone to talk to helps a ton, and I did love my baby, but for about 3 weeks had some heavy baby blues. I'd call my mom and bawl, and then be alright. It was different with my 2nd because I had a talking 2 year old to entertain me, and a better recovery than with my c-section. Everyone's different, so you may be just fine. But, if you can get a small support system, I'd get one! Good luck, I'm so excited to see pictures and hear about your mommy-hood!
Yes, dress like Juno. I hope you get to go. What a historic moment, and you can tell Jr that he was there!
Are you going to the one in Leesburg then? Ida Lee Park is having one, and there are an estimated 10,000 people that are going to be there. I hope you get to go, and yes, I also hope that you can easily reschedule the OB appointment.
It's okay. I don't have any friends either!
I hope you got to go!
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