I was at the gym Thursday morning when I got a verbal slap in the face from an old woman. To set this story up I need to explain; I try and work out at least once a day for an hour every day. I work very hard to stay in shape, not only for me but also for the health of, Rourke, my unborn son. My Doctor is very supportive of this and loves that I'm keeping so healthy and fit. If he didn't think it was a good idea, I of course would stop! I'm 33 weeks along now and have only gained 13 pounds, but again my Doctor is very supportive of this and is happy to confirm on my bi-weekly appointments just how healthy Rourke is. This is of course the most important thing in the world to me and Brad right now.
Sorry...I know I'm ranting, I'm just still so angry... on Thursday I'm on the elliptical minding my own business and an old (75ish) lady comes and stands in front of my machine. She is staring at me and since I have no other option I can think of I take off one of my I-pod ear buds and smile at her. This smile is not returned and the woman says quite crossly, "Don't they have a speed limit on those things? You are going too fast!". If you have seen me work out or run anywhere you know I'm quite lazy, so there is no way this is true. While I try not snort with a giggle, making a joke in my head about old people who drive slow, I respond, “Just getting my morning workout in". The mean old witch then replies, "You work out too much your already being a BAD MOTHER to that poor baby" (insert jaw drop here). My brilliant reply to this is to say, "That is your opinion", and to glare at her as she walks away. I never seem to have the right come back ready at the time I need them... HOW DARE ANYONE EVER SAY THAT TO ANYONE!?!? Okay, you can say it to a meth head... but to a stranger at the gym? I work so hard to stay healthy and then to hear that has made me quite self-conscious. Now if someone says how small I am or how compact my stomach is I find myself awkwardly defending my belly for no reason. So I apologize if you are one of those poor people I have tried to defend myself to recently, its not you, it’s me trying to prove I'm not a bad mother...
Oh my gosh! You did not tell me this story! What a (insert bad word)! You are doing a great job of staying in shape and should not feel bad about it. There is a whole magazine dedicated to the health and fitness of pregnant women (FIT PREGNANCY)...maybe this moron should read it. I worked out until the day before I gave birth. My son is healthy and I think developing normally and it made my labor easier. Keep up the good work mamma! Don't listen to jealous, fat, old women :)
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