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The Top 10 Things....

People feel they can say to pregnant women, or maybe just me.

As 20 weeks have come and gone (half way, woo-hoo!!) I have developed a lovely little pouch which is no longer a "is she or isn't she" kinda belly...it's a definite preggo-belly.

 I know I looked thrilled.

 

You know, some people LOVE being pregnant. They adore the attention, the constant questions (see below) the ooh-ing and ahh-ing over their swollen bellies. Some women even think wearing maternity clothes and shopping for them is great. They salivate over maternity photo sessions where you are forced to stare off into the distance with your hands unnaturally placed around your stomach for added emphasis to the giant baby bump. Not happening. Not this girl. I am, however, incredibly lucky to have an outstanding Mama and Mother in law who like to buy me stuff. Which right now happens to be maternity stuff...which is refuse to buy because I don't accept that fact that my body is changing. Selfish? Maybe. Honest? You bet. I am SO excited to meet our mini-me and all, I would just like to surpass the whole pregnancy/delivery part. Is that so much to ask!?!?!

Anyways, here are the phrases and questions I hear almost daily. Some of you fellow Mothers may have heard them, and may like them. Some are sweet, some are odd and some are a real brain teaser. I can't wait until I am even more huge....

 

Top 10 Things Random People Say to Pregnant Women

(or maybe just to me)

1. "So, when's your baby due"?

-Oh, I'm glad you asked if I didn't just finish a large dinner and made sure I was, in fact pregnant first.

2."Oooo...you're going to be pregnant when its really hot outside. That sucks".

-Indeed. Thank you for offering me your pool and a cold daiquiri.

3. "I bet your husband is loving having a DD"!

- Indeed, again. He better brace himself for my first night out whenever I decide it's happening. Blackout is an understatement. And by understatement, I mean after I finish that second bev.

4."Are you excited"?

-Of course. Idiot. What would you do if I said no? Hmm...

5. (Man making rounded shape around stomach and nodding at me)

- Uh, what? Is this sign language for "are you fat or is there a baby in there"?

6. "Do you know what you're having"?

-Guess you'll have to keep on reading to find out!

7." When I was pregnant, (insert fascinating number of odd and TMI-ish filled stories of swollen body parts and other things that make you the exact opposite of thrilled to be pregnant or unwarranted advice)".

-Thank you for sharing. Yes, I am putting coco butter on my stomach and butt.

8.  "My (sister/Aunt/friend) just had a baby, and she was in labor for like, 87 hours"!

-Awesome, did she stab her doctor?

9. "You'd have to be an idiot to not get that epidural/ Do not get an epidural"!!

-Was anesthesia school super difficult? Because bagging my groceries looks like it's suiting you so much better.

10. "You are glowing, and you look beautiful".

-Aw, shucks.

 

In the mean time. We've been having a lot of fun with family and friends traveling here and there between Florida and Atlanta to numerous weddings for great friends. However, travels have come an end for now until shower time!!