I had my OB appointment this morning. Down three pounds, which I got a look about. (whatever, my gall bladder had to have weighed something- it was full of stones). Overall, the appointment was just routine, but I did get to actually hear (rather than see) the baby's heartbeat, so that was reassuring.
But what got to me was the waiting room. I picked up part of the newspaper to read while I waited instead of the myriad of pregnancy magazines. Two women walked in together a few minutes later and sat near me. One of them remarked, "All they have is pregnancy magazines." I heard the pang in her voice and felt the visceral wrench in my stomach. I grabbed a Wine Spectator magazine that I had noticed sitting under the newspaper and offered it to her, commenting that I didn't want to read pregnancy magazines either. She smiled (that weary smile, you know the one) and thanked me. I only wish I could have offered her some other sort of comfort.
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You did so right by that woman not wanting to read the pg mags. Good for you, I know she will remember your kindness and smile.
How often have I wished for someone like you to save me! You did a good thing and I have no doubt that woman was beyond thankful for you.
I bet you made that woman's day. I wish there was someone like you in my office (and I totally wish they had wine spectator there too). I bet she was singing your praises all day
Yeah, been there. I always wish that I could do more, you know? I feel as if I should be able to magically know what to do and say.
But I think that offering her the magazine was very kind and no doubt very appreciated.
I don't read the pregnancy magazines. Even though I'm pregnant. I don't think I could bring myself to,
J
I think what you did was good. It would have comforted me. I'm feeling pretty low about that aspect of my life right now, so just reading this post made me feel good that others still care.
That was a really kind thing to do. Sometimes the smallest gestures mean the most. I'm sure you made her feel better.
I missed your pregnancy announcement. So I'm wishing you a belated Congrats!!
You acted empathetically. There is no greater gift.
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