Tuesday, May 10, 2011

A Little Piece of Advice

Appropriate things to say to a pregnant woman:
  • You look beautiful!
  • From behind, you don't even look pregnant.
  • Here - take my seat.
  • You're glowing!
  • Would you like to share my sandwich?
  • You're all baby. 
  • Can I help you carry [insert heavy item here]? 
  • You are amazing. 
  • I have snacks in my desk if you are hungry. 
  • Yes. 
Inappropriate things to say to a pregnant woman:
  • Are you sure you're only XX months along? 
  • How much weight have you gained anyway?
  • Are you eating again?
  • My wife only gained 15 pounds when she was pregnant with our baby.
  • Are you still pregnant? 
  • I think you've gotten bigger since yesterday!
  • Calm down - that's just your hormones.   
  • I ate the last ice cream sandwich. 
  • Oh my God, you're huge!
  • No. 
Y'all best take note...or beware the wrath of the huge, hungry, about-to-pop, hormonal pregnant woman.