This post has been a longtime coming....
People tell me that I just don't complain enough when it comes to being pregnant. Which is kind of strange because anyone who knows me, knows I have STRONG opinions about EVERYTHING. However when it has come to being pregnant, these last 9 months, my due date is TODAY, I really haven't had many complaints. I have felt very lucky to not have much to complain about.
However there are a few things, I just need to sound off on....
However there are a few things, I just need to sound off on....
#1)The only appropriate thing to ever say to some one who is carrying a baby about their appearance is, "YOU LOOK GREAT!" I am not sure why not many people are able to understand this, however they just can't seem to get it. Some of the comments I have gotten are, "WOW-you are huge!" "There is no way you are due this Thursday, you don't even look 7 months pregnant" "Are you sure you should be working out? Does your doctor know you are here?" and many many other comments that are just plain stupid.
#2)If you have planned your wedding and it is 9 days after our due date and involves a 45 minute car trip to get there...FIGURE IT OUT, we can't come to your wedding. We would love to RSVP yes, but seriously, we may have a baby who is just a few days old, how on earth could we show up at your wedding? And remember at our wedding, you were plastered prior to the ceremony and made a complete scene by making out ALL over the reception AND getting caught in the men's bathroom. So while we feel bad we will miss your special day, you should feel good that we won't be at your reception seeking revenge.
#3)I think it is a little funny when people ask if we are excited and when we say, "Yes!", they then act like we haven't given an appropriate response. Would you like me to start sobbing? Or do Cartwheels? WHAT?!?!? Of course, we are ecstatic, we can't wait to know if we are having a boy or a girl and feel like this is the biggest adventure of our lives. However, we are also people who are VERY realistic about all of the work it takes to bring home a little one, so while we blissfully await the arrival of Baby H, we are also enjoying all of these last moments beforehand when it is just the 2 of us.
So in summary, I would like to say that people should think before they speak, especially to ME!!!
5 comments:
I was just thinking today "When the heck is she due? That's gotta be coming up soon".
I'm very excited for you guys!
Can't wait to meet Baby H!
The funny thing about all of that is that you truly do look great! Anyone who doesn't see that has issues.
:) Baby H (or Jackie Chan as I like to refer to the little karate wonder) is going to be a welcome addition to our little GB clan.
I'm disappointed you didn't mention the "Your life is going to change" comment. When people say that to friends, I think "Are you an idiot? Anyone who is pregnant realizes that!"
What comes out of some people's mouths never ceases to amaze me. I can't wait to meet Baby H!
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