What Not To Say

Under no circumstances should the following be said to a pregnant woman...

"Oh. Wow. You really ARE pregnant!"
"Are you sure there isn't another one hiding in there?"
"Wait - you're not due until when?"
"You're already wearing maternity clothes?"
"Do you actually have a cocktail dress that fits?"
"So-and-so is due a week before you and she isn't showing."

And this one is my favorite...
"You look pregnant."

All of the above has been said to me over the past two weeks by family, friends and co-workers (names withheld to protect the less-than-tactful).

And for those who have not seen me recently, I have only gained 1.5 pounds as of my appointment this morning. Most importantly, Baby Elrod is very active with a strong heartbeat and s/he is getting all the nutrients s/he needs.

Bottom line - a pregnant woman is growing a human being. Saying nothing at all about her size is highly recommended. Trust me.