Outfit details : Cape dress – it is non-maternity. ( I went one size up ) / also comes in black, Cuyana bag, sandals ( so comfortable and I have been wearing them with everything lately! ), sunnies, lipstick
Happy Friday! Are you guys (in the US ) ready for the long weekend? I know I am! Work is as busy as ever and whether I like to admit or not, I am starting to get tired, earlier than I used to.
Today’s post is a light-hearted, rather funny penning of the comments I have received so far from people (now that the bump is starting to show) =)) some of them from complete, random strangers… huh!
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Outfit details : Cape dress – it is non-maternity. ( I went one size up ) / also comes in black, Cuyana bag, sandals ( so comfortable and I have been wearing them with everything lately! ), sunnies, lipstick
- “Are you allowed to have that?” – Lady in line behind me at Starbucks.
Me: suddenly trying to defend myself – “actually…I am really cutting down on caffeine and doctor said I can have a little every day and I am going to share this with my husband. Omg !! I know I don’t need to get so defensive – but I suddenly doubt my intake choices” cue – eating the husband’s ears off asking if it is okay for me to have this judgement causing coffee! All that confidence gone out of the window!
- “I hope you aren’t jumping around now?” – Loving relative (who I know means well)
Me : ( in my head ) Not sure what jumping around means, not that I was ziplining or skydiving even before. ( What I really say ) Ofcourse, I am being really careful with everything I do. #eyeroll
- “Sleep as much as possible now because you won’t be getting any sleep in a few months” – Well-meaning friends, family, colleagues, strange guy at gym
Me : (in my head ) can you eat so much in one sitting so that you are good for weeks to come? No, only camels do that. So pray tell me, how can I sleep now, for later? (What I really say) haha.
- “You should eat more – you are now eating for two!” – umm everyone!!
Me : screw the head talk… lets order extra dessert, pizza and extra fries for the table.
- “Oh don’t worry about that, it your hormones” – the mister!!
Me : How about I kick you and show you the physical strength of those hormones!!
- And now my favorite rapid fire of TMIs ( too much information seeking or sharing ) –
- Did you guys plan this pregnancy?
Me : I am sure I heard you wrong, but please don’t repeat the question!
- I had no idea you guys were trying!
Me: Now, I am pretty sure I am hearing things incorrectly.
- People sharing Labor stories !! Random people.. strangers… colleagues…lady at grocery store checkout counter!!
Me : Thank God for my innate talent to phase out so easily even while I stand in front of you
Seriously guys, this is not even half of the stuff people say. But I know it comes from a place of concern or lack of knowing what to say!
P.S. This post is not meant to be offensive to anyone in any way – especially if you are my friend/relative ( and mom !! ) haha – xx Neha
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