So my dear friend Gena had a post recently on her blog about stupid comments people make to you when you're pregnant.. actually, she comments about this quite frequently :o) And I do remember how annoying and ridiculous people can be. I remember going to work during that last week before my due date and someone on the elevator saying, "Wow you're so big, you're still working??" Umm yes, that would be why I'm dressed in scrubs, headed up to the 7th floor at 6:45am, that would be because I'm still working. Thanks Mr. Obvious.
But once the baby's here, you'd think those comments would go away? Well now, it's more stupid people making you feel awkward and unsure of how to respond...
Take this weekend, when we were in Florida to surprise Grandma C (more on that story to come!!), a lady at the alligator park questioned, "Aww, how old is she?" I replied, "A little over 3 months!" Her response? "Oh! A premie, right?" Umm, no. Actually, she was overbaked by 4 days, she's in the 40th percentile for weight, and the doctor says she's growing just fine, but thanks for asking. Other people say things like, "Oh she's so long!" (what do you say, thank you??), or "she's so active for a 3 month old!" (what, should I worry she has ADD already?) I know many people are just trying to be nice and for the most part, they are great and sweet comments... but there are some times when you just don't know how to respond. So Gena, get ready, it doesn't stop once the lil peanut arrives!
Oh crap, I was afraid of that!
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