Isn't it funny
how the moment you become pregnant
your belly is public domain?
People go around patting it
like it's not a part of you..
Just some fascinating accessory.
You'll get all the advice
you could ever need..
..and a lot of advice you don't.
Just filter through it and
take what you want,
motherhood is learn as you go.
Pregnancy is a roller coaster of emotions.
Hold on tight and
get ready for the ride.
One moment Dr. Jekyll,
the next it's Mrs. Hyde
In the last few months
there is so much movement.
The rolling, the kicking,
a shot to the ribs.
It feels like a party inside..
....a very WILD party.
Yes, it can be crazy,
but it also brings great joy,
to know you have this special power
You can give life....
You get to be Mom....
You are the most important person in the world to that child....
What a blessing!!!
Author notes
I am not pregnant right now, but I have been 5 times before. What a beautiful roller coaster!!
A contest entry
- Loving my Baby by Kaorie.
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i'm really glad i stumbled across this poem. i am pregnant for the first time and getting TONS of advice. as crazy as some of it is, it's good to know so many people have done this before me. i'm not showing enough to have people touching me yet 
but i have no doubt it will come. i feel better already. (ahh those mood swings)
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that was a really nice piece! me ad my husband are thinking about trying for children, and osme of the things i read about pregnancy scare me off, but happily this wasn't one of them! lol
The poem was really nice to read, and it flowed well.
nice write!
webber
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Thanks for your comment on my poem. I am glad that I didn't scare you off of pregnancy. It's worth it!!
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true mom,i am happy you enjoyed it well....
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Thanks for your comment and stopping by to read my poem!
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"One moment Dr. Jekyll, kthe next it's Mrs. Hyde"~I had to laugh at that, b/c it's soooo true. Our poor husbands, they deserve some type of reward for the things we put them through with our ups and downs. You are so right in saying that once that belly sticks out, it's like no one can talk to you without first patting-sometimes I wanted to reach right out and pat their tummies, too.
You did an excellent job on this entry-you mixed humor with reality and tied it up nicely with the sentimental ribbon of love. Best wishes~vj
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Thank you so much for your kind and humorous comments. It's funny how all pregnant women can relate because it's so much the same for all in these ways. I got a chuckle out of the fact that you wanted to pat some of their bellies back, because I was thinking that they would be appalled and maybe even disturbed by it, but nobody seem s to think that pregnant women care. Hahaha!! Thanks for your comment!!
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I am glad I checked out your work. This poem is amazing and so true; though I have never been pregnant. My cousin has and when I would walk with her, people would stop us to pet her like a puppy and tell her really long stories.xD In other words: Amazing poem. You are an amazing artist with words.
Luna♥
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hahaha!! Great comment, it was funny to hear about your cousin. I guess all are doomed to this treatment when they are pregnant. Thanks for reading it!!
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Your poetry is earthy, real, just wonderful
to read I am so glad you stopped by my
poetry, because it opened a door to yours
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Thank you so much for commenting. I'm glad you stopped by!!
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beautiful ..I am looking forward to this pleasure one day soon ....thank you for sharing your experience with me
love
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Thanks for stopping by to read and comment on my poem.
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how sweet thiis poem is
and how very true
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Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my poem.
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Accessorised with Love
A very amusing poem which contains much truth. It's a long time since my wife was pregnant, but one of my male "friends" had the effrontery to say that he would need longer arms to dance with her. He soon realised his rather tactless error and turned up the next evening, very shamefaced, with a large bouquet of flowers! Served him blooming well right. A blessed time indeed, and a lovely piece of writing. Best Wishes. -
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Hahaha!! Great comment on my poem. Pregnant women are not to be trifled with eh?! Too many emotions for your friend to want to push the wrong buttons. Thanks for reading!!
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that is so very true...i like the way u portrayed pregnancy b/c it's all so very true!!
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Glad you stopped by. Thanks for the comment.
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KUDO
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Thanks for stopping by.
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Awww, what a lovely poem. Five times?! phew, you need a rest.
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Hahahahaha!! I definitely need a rest. More like I'm done. Thanks for commenting on my poem!
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wow what a beuatiful poem i am a guy so i will never experience this.. thank you for painting this picture for me
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lol. great comment about painting the picture of pregnancy for you. Thanks for stopping by.
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lovely
I was pregnant twice many years ago but your poem brought back so many memories.. I was so proud to be pregnant...having life inside me. What a thrill it was...and now I have 6 grandchildren...all my treasures. Thank you for this!! Warm Regards...vivela
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I'm glad that you enjoyed my poem and that it brought back memories for you. Thanks for commenting.
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Isn't it funny that you notice just how many programmes/magazines have baby issues in them the moment you fall pregnant?
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Your comment is so true. I agree that you notice all of the things about babies as soon as your pregnant, along with also noticing how many other people are having babies. Thanks for commenting.
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This is too cute!!! I have four children, and I remember very well. Good luck in the contest. Hugs, Patricia
Oh, I was going to ask who your dad is who writes here.
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Thanks for your comment. I appreciate the time you took to stop by.
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Sagergirl
I felt like this with my pregnancy about 5 years back ... it was all "Oh let me feel him move" ...
and the endless advice, half which I didn't need -lol - drove me bonkers ...
Of course mine didn't end well but ... nonetheless ...
A beautiful write
I wish you the best of luck in the contest
Stay safe
~Amanda
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Thank you so much for your comment, glad you could relate to it. I appreciated it!
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my siser wanted to read this poem so she did. this is wat heather thinks
Hello! Right now I am pregnat for the first time, and I totally agree with you. My emotions are all haywire. I've never been pregnat before. Wonderful poem. I enjoyed it very much, and so did Missy though she didn't understand alot of it. Five kids? thats alot! i'm tired and I haven't even had one yet -
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I'm glad that you and your sister read my poem. Emotions are definitely a crazy thing when you're pregnant. I'm glad you enjoyed it and good luck with your pregnancy. Have a wonderful "roller coaster ride" lol. Thanks for commenting, I appreciated it.
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This is funny to read -- it reminds me of my pregnancies in the US where this was so common and then the one in Germany where no one ever touched my belly or acted like it was special at all. Luckily, they all did beam into the baby carriage though. It was as good as having a dog. LOL.
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Different cultures do treat pregnancy differently, but I think nobody can look into the eyes of a baby and not smile. I think they see this precious pure child, and they have no defenses, because babies have no guile. They are genuine. Thank you for commenting on my poem.
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This is such a fun poem in a sense that you showed a good humorous side as well as showing the honest part of it, too. I like how you were able to bring the two together so well! That first paragraph really had me smiling because if everybody was touching your belly any other time, it wouldn't be handled so well.
It would be annoying and well...odd! You put this together really well...right down to the title. Excellent.
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Your thought is true about the fact that at any other time, people touching your belly would be considered rude and creepy. I'm glad you saw the humour in it and also got a taste for what a special gift it is. Thanks for reading!!
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A tribute to expectant mothers everywhere!
Too bad fathers don't carry children so the task could be approached in a more logical, less emotional fashion to eliminate the roller coaster. Do you not agree? Fortunately we are still able to advise and coach the female. Should you or any other decide to become involved in further pregnancies I have a great wealth of wisdom to impart. www.drjadon.com
I like the Dr. Jeckyl, Mrs Hyde comparison and the "WILD party" inside. I recall one of my sons demanding so much room and moving,punching, gouging so much that I was afraid he would break one of his Mom's ribs. Her belly seemed the size of an exercise ball.
Your final verse is beautiful and the truth of it will be recognized by everyone who takes a moment to reflect upon their mother, Those nine months the mother and child spend together although uncomfortable for the mother are a very special time in their lives, even given the "roller coaster". Good write from a young mother of experience.
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Dr. Jadon eh?? That's funny. I don't know if the comment about men being more logical would be true or not. It changes your hormones, so technically this might mean that men would be emotional wrecks as well, haha!! That's a funny one to picture..a pregnant man blubbering about how big his belly is getting and about how nobody understands how he is feeling (also a terribly disturbing thought). Anyways, thanks for your amusing comment.
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Good point, about the hormones. Perhaps it might be better if we leave things as they are. women will continue to be emotional wrecks and men will continue to provide much needed advise and wisdom.
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I have been there a couple times myself. I love this poem! It is expresses so many emotions. It made me remember to joy of life. Great job
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Thank you for reading my poem. I'm glad you liked it.
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Funny poem, and oh so true. I love this part:
Pregnancy is a roller coaster of emotions.
Hold on tight and
get ready for the ride.
One moment Dr. Jekyll,
the next it's Mrs. Hyde
Another fun poem!! Great job, and good luck.
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I don't know whether my reply to you worked, because it didn't show up. So thanks for reading this poem. I liked the part about Dr. Jekyll annd Mrs. Hyde too because that's exactly what I felt like sometimes. Different extremes of emotion at any given moment. Thanks for stopping by!
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I know I'm drawing a very long bow here, but I can understand those mixed emotions. My share was fatherhood, which comes with a measure of guilt and pride, but when those anguished moments pass, we share the emotion and the pride, all else fades into obscurity.
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I don't know whether I replied or not, I thought I did, but it didn't show up. So thank you for stopping by to comment on my poem. It was great to hear the point of view of a father. Thanks so much.
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Wow...yeah, that first part is ever so true...learned that as soon as I told my first person! LOL...thank you so much for the light and funny tone...good luck in the contest!
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