Facebook/Katie Fehlinger
Last week Monday, August 10th, Philadelphia's CBS Meteorologist, Katie Fehlinger posted the following on her facebook page:
"Hi folks! Just wanted to get a little something off my mind. I am beyond appreciative of how much love & support so many of you have expressed since I announced we're expecting twins. The outpouring of kind words really has meant the world to me.
That said, I know many of you are also concerned that I'm still working at this "late" stage of the pregnancy. Keep in mind guys, there are TWO little peanuts cookin' in there, so I've grown WAY more & WAY faster than the average Mama Bear. (I'm already past the measurement of a typical 40-week bump - literally off the charts!)
As I write this, I'm 33 weeks, 1 day into the journey. While I do intend to take a full 12 weeks of leave once our girls arrive, I'm also trying not to eat away at that time before they're born unless my doctor feels it's necessary. I know I'll need every precious second of that time with them! Therefore, I plan to work as long as possible. I - and the little ones:) - have routinely passed all health evaluations (even the dreaded glucose test!), I take my vitamins religiously, and I listen when my body says "Hey! Slow down, lady"!
Just wanted you all to understand, no one is forcing me to work & my doctor has cleared me to continue for now. It's a personal choice & I PROMISE you, I'm taking life easy. Napping is my #1 hobby these days, and my coworkers are exceptionally helpful making sure I don't have to overexert myself in any way. I also have an amazing hubby who's the most helpful, generous guy on the planet, always pitching in before I even have to ask.
You all have been a HUGE part of this exciting ride. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for caring so much and for the heartfelt concern."
Nine days later on Wednesday 19th August, Ms. Fehlinger was forced to respond to certain negative statements and comments:
Nine days later on Wednesday 19th August, Ms. Fehlinger was forced to respond to certain negative statements and comments:
Facebook/Katie Fehlinger
"A message for the haters...
Hey guys! Once more, I have to get something off my chest. So, the nature of my job makes me an easy target for criticism. I will always understand that, and I will most typically just ignore it. However, after someone blatantly called me a "sausage in casing" and another declared that "sticking your pregnant abdomen out like that is disgusting", I felt a need to draw a line and speak up.
Everyone's right to their opinion is important, but so are manners. And while rude comments like these will never make me feel the need to change anything about myself, I find a bigger underlying issue here. These particular nasty-grams were directed at a pregnant woman.
So this little manifesto of sorts is dedicated to every mother out there - other pregnant moms-to-be, moms reading this while their toddlers play on the swing set, moms whose kids have long since gone off to college...
You are beautiful.
Even during the most uncomfortable - and let's face it, less than glamorous - symptoms of pregnancy, what women go through to bring their precious children into the world is, simply put, AMAZING and you should be lauded.
Frankly, I don't care how "terrible" or "inappropriate" anyone thinks I look. I will gladly gain 50 pounds & suffer sleepless, uncomfortable nights if it means upping my chances to deliver 2 healthy baby girls. Now it's about more than aesthetics. I want these babies to have the best start possible. And that hopefully means my belly that "looks like it's about to explode!" will continue to grow the next few weeks.
I say let's raise a Shirley Temple to swollen feet, stretch marks, nausea, all the extra pounds and the dark circles! They're badges of motherhood. And for those of you who think that's "disgusting", remember a woman went through the very same thing to bring YOU into the world.
In the meantime, let's all remember the lesson Mom taught us - if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all."
Hey guys! Once more, I have to get something off my chest. So, the nature of my job makes me an easy target for criticism. I will always understand that, and I will most typically just ignore it. However, after someone blatantly called me a "sausage in casing" and another declared that "sticking your pregnant abdomen out like that is disgusting", I felt a need to draw a line and speak up.
Everyone's right to their opinion is important, but so are manners. And while rude comments like these will never make me feel the need to change anything about myself, I find a bigger underlying issue here. These particular nasty-grams were directed at a pregnant woman.
So this little manifesto of sorts is dedicated to every mother out there - other pregnant moms-to-be, moms reading this while their toddlers play on the swing set, moms whose kids have long since gone off to college...
You are beautiful.
Even during the most uncomfortable - and let's face it, less than glamorous - symptoms of pregnancy, what women go through to bring their precious children into the world is, simply put, AMAZING and you should be lauded.
Frankly, I don't care how "terrible" or "inappropriate" anyone thinks I look. I will gladly gain 50 pounds & suffer sleepless, uncomfortable nights if it means upping my chances to deliver 2 healthy baby girls. Now it's about more than aesthetics. I want these babies to have the best start possible. And that hopefully means my belly that "looks like it's about to explode!" will continue to grow the next few weeks.
I say let's raise a Shirley Temple to swollen feet, stretch marks, nausea, all the extra pounds and the dark circles! They're badges of motherhood. And for those of you who think that's "disgusting", remember a woman went through the very same thing to bring YOU into the world.
In the meantime, let's all remember the lesson Mom taught us - if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all."
Facebook/Katie Fehlinger
Katie Fehlinger and Husband Steve
AGREE. EXACTLY. She is precisely on point. Other Mothers could not have put it any better. Here, here, Katie Fehlinger!
Heartfelt congratulations to Katie and Steve!
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twins or triplets?
ReplyDeleteTwins, she's having girls and eating for 2.
DeleteThey've got a nerve talking about a pregnant lady like that. I wonder how they came in being without a Mom.
ReplyDeleteWish her the best!!!!
ReplyDeleteShe was forced to answer the haters. Some people can be terrible. Love her reply.
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