I'm not an ogre or anything but I've always felt that I tend to blend into the back-ground more often than I stick out. Unfortunately, being pregnant does not give me this luxury any longer.

People are starting to notice a little tummy development. I don't think I look pregnant to the unknowing eye (like I've always had this little paunch), but to those who do know it's there, it's really there.

At first, it's exciting to tell people. Then, the excitement wears off as people start to scrutinize what you eat, how much activity you are doing, and your decisions concerning the rest of your pregnancy care.

I don't mind concerned friends and family voicing their opinions. They know everything I do is well thought out and informed. I'm not the type of person that does things "because she feels like it".
But, it's the people who do not know me who are bugging me. I am not a touchy person. I don't like people walking up to me and putting their arm around me unless they are a close friend. Can you imagine my surprise today when a co-worker wanted to touch my stomach? I'm not even really showing yet! Nevermind this person feeling any baby other than the baby-fat kind!

(and don't brush this off as pregnancy hormones! I think that's second on my rant list...)