I’ve said this all along, but being pregnant is hard for an introvert. I don’t like extra attention. My face turns red easily. Ask my coworkers, it is like a game to them. Getting used to people noticing you every where you go and trying to have a conversation with you was hard for me.

But I have also encountered beautiful people because of it. Like the man at the post office who told me I would be a great mom, and that he hopes she will come on the 4th of July because that is his birthday, and it’s the best day to have a birthday. Or the lady at the grocery store check out line who told me I looked so cute pregnant when I was wearing my husband’s giant size t shirt and hadn’t even bothered to fix my pony tale after waking up. 

Last night I was standing in line at the Target check out, trying not to make eye contact with anyone while buying the embarrassing things you need to go in your hospital bag. A nice lady behind me started asking me about my due date and how far along I was. “You’ll do great,” she told me. After I checked out and got out to the parking lot, she caught up with me and all teary eyed tapped me on the shoulder. “Here,” she said, handing me a Target gift card, “There’s not much left on it, only about $10. But I want you to go buy your baby something special. I remember when I was pregnant that was my favorite part. It’s such an exciting thing!” and she hugged me and walked off.

Of course I cried in the car because I am a hormonal pregnant emotions monster. But still. Small things can be big things, and sometimes pregnancy breaking me out of my shell has been great.

PS: 5 weeks till due date.