So for those of you who haven't heard, we are expecting baby #5! We are thrilled but are constantly surprised by the reactions we get from others.
Things you should never say to a woman who tells you she is pregnant with her fifth child (or any child for that matter!)
1. I thought you looked pregnant. (In other words, you have been looking fat.)
2. It must have been an accident right? (Believe it or not some people actually have/want kids on purpose.)
3. So I guess you guys are into numbers now. (What does this even mean?)
4. You do know how to prevent that right? (Too stupid for a witty comment.)
5. Wow, you are only 12 weeks along and you are already showing! (Gee thanks.)
6. It sure is a rough economy and kids are so expensive these days. (Really Mr. Obvious, I guess it's a good thing we are independently wealthy--ha,ha!)
7. Are you crazy? (Yes, but it's a happy kind of crazy.)
8. You have been looking like death warmed over lately. (Nice.)
9. I can't believe you are having ANOTHER ONE! (Really? Is it because my children are so mild mannered?)
10.So how many more kids are guys going to have? (Let me tell you, because that is sooooooooo your business.)
Monday, August 30, 2010
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You forgot one. (After a pointed look at your midsection.) Are you having twins? That's my all time favorite I've ever gotten. :-) Let's do lunch again!
Here's one.
I'm so jealous I could cry. Can I borrow your baby when he/she comes?
p.s. Congratulations!!
Congratulations! I am so excited for you! I know you wanted another.
Yay! I am so so excited for you guys. Congrats!
Amy, That is great. From someone who always saw myself with 5 kids, I say way to go! I hope you're in the house before baby comes. We need a catchup day, don't you think? Miss you!
Too funny. Sometimes people just don't think through things; or maybe they do and just don't care? Congrats!
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you and your family. You are so calm, I can totally see you with 5. Me on the other hand, my 4 feel like 10. They're great kids, but I'm always pulling my hair out! :)
Congrats!!! Are these all things people have REALLY said to you?!?!?! To be fair, you COULD interpret #5 as "youre so skinny I can already see your baby bump". I did have a close friend say she could already tell I was pregnant when I was 11 weeks with Elliott. I responded " no, I'm just fat".
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