Dealing With Pregnant Women

I ran across a blog today called Almost a Dad (blog.almostadad.com). I was searching for a way to explain to Joey exactly what I am feeling. This was in response to him telling me it was "just hormones" because I was upset about all the running we have to do. I am TIRED. I struggle just to get through the work day, much less deal with all the other stuff after school. My feet constantly ache, my back and hips hurt, and I can't even think straight half the time. He then has the nerve to ask me, "why would you want to do it again?" Really? This is not meant to be a Joey-bashing post, but just a post explaining that people don't understand pregnant women. After reading through almost every page of that blog, I decided it would be a good idea for everyone who comes in contact with a pregnant woman to read it. I know I have said it before, but it is amazing what people will say to a pregnant woman. Just today I was walking down the hall and someone said, "waddle, waddle!" I smiled, but when she turned into a doorway I almost started crying. Here is a list of things NOT to say to me and an explanation of why. They are in no particular order; they are equally as insensitive. 7. Was this an accident? No, we have been trying for a long time. Don't assume that it was an accident just because it has been a while. 6. Oh, I bet you were hoping for a girl! Like I mentioned, we had tried for a while, so we are grateful for whatever God wants to give us. Also, I have dealt with enough teenage girls to know that I don't really like them all that much. Plus, I am not really a girly-girl. 5. Are you planning to work all school year? Yes, why wouldn't I? I can't afford to take off early. 4. You look like you are about to pop! Gee thanks. I feel bad enough without your insenstitive comments. 3. Can I touch your belly? Though I want to scream "NO", I am too polite and so I say yes and live through the akwardness. What exactly is the point? He probably won't be moving. Can I touch YOUR belly? I am a very private person and this just kills me. 2. How do you feel? Do you really want to know? I feel terrible, but if I share all of my aches and pains with you, it will just make both of us uncomfortable. Just know that most days I am exhausted and my back hurts. 1. You don't look like you feel good. Wow, thanks for pointing that out. I probably DON'T feel good and you just made me feel worse. As the weeks pass, I am feeling more and more exhausted and exasperated. I also am hungry! I am trying to eat smart so I don't get as big as a house, but I want to eat everything in sight! I keep telling myself that I only have 7 1/2 weeks left (or less). Let's hope I don't bite anyone's head off before then - literally.