What NOT To Say To A Pregnant Woman...

"When are you going to have that baby?" - When the baby decides to come out.

"Oh, are you pregnant?"- I often tell people "NO" just to get a reaction.

"Are you having twins?"

"You must be due any day now!"

"You look like you are going to pop!"

"This makes how many?"- As many as I want.

"Are you competing with the Duggars?"- I can see how 3 is close to 19....

"I am so glad you are having a boy this time, they are so much fun." - And, girls are SO boring?

"I bet you are glad you are having a boy so you can quit trying."- FINALLY! I thought we were going to have to have a few dozen girls to get that boy!

"Boys are so much easier than girls."

"You are going to love having a boy!" - Yes! I am going to love my boy just as much as my girls.

"You have some dark circles under your eyes, are you sleeping?" - Have you ever been pregnant?

These are just a few of the comments I have received during my three pregnancies. I am sure I am forgetting some.Some of the comments aren't too bad if you know the person saying them. I have had complete strangers say some of these things! I have also had strangers touch my belly.

I have some thoughts on the "Boys are so much easier than girls" comment. I have a lot of experience with kids. I worked at the high school and worked at the elementary school. I have taken many, many classes. Boys are not easier than girls. Boys aren't cheaper than girls. Boys don't get dirtier than girls. Girls aren't more dramatic. I have seen little girls AND little boys that behave very badly. And, I have seen some girls AND boys that were a delight to be around. I have seen some kids from great families that were total brats. And, I have seen some amazing kids rise above their terrible home life. Kids are kids. They are determined by personality and parenting. Terrible twos are terrible twos and teenagers are teenagers. I know that if I worry about one kid more than another it is going to be because of their personality, not their gender. I pray every single day for the wisdom, courage, and patience to teach my children to be hard working, responsible, honest adults. I am going to do the best I can with all of my children. The rest is up to God. End Rant.

So, if you find yourself in the presence of a preggo here are a few things you SHOULD say instead of the comments above:

"You are all belly, you look great!"

"Congrats!"

"You look adorable!"

"What a blessing!"

I am 34 weeks this week!

(as Kimber would say)

"Peace out hosey"