What Not to Say to a Newly Pregnant Woman

September 13, 2005

There are a lot of well-intentioned people in the world. Many of them really want to eliminate as many pregnancy-related discomforts as possible. My husband is one. He’s exceptionally good to me and I appreciate that.

I just thought it might be helpful if I offered a little advice here, particularly to those of you who have not experienced pregnancy personally.

Be aware that the following statement will most likely not go over well:

“I don’t understand how there isn’t anything that sounds good to eat. Do you think it might just be in your head?”

Hmmm….now that you mention it…NO, I DON’T THINK IT’S ALL IN MY HEAD! Do you know why? Because if I was going to “put something in my head” I most certainly would not plant the thought that every food known to man was going to make me hurl. No, instead I would “put in my head” the thought that food is glorious—all of it—and I should eat as much as I want, whenever I want. Why? Because I’m pregnant and THAT’S ONE OF THE FEW PERKS OF BEING PREGNANT. And I deserve it too because why? Because I. AM. MAKING. A. HUMAN. BEING. So, until you do likewise, off me.

Just my 2 cents.

Category: Life

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4 Responses to “What Not to Say to a Newly Pregnant Woman”

  1. just me
    September 14th, 2005 @ 9:18 am

    LOL …. still LOL … During my first pregnancy I was vertically challenged. It was all I could do to lift myself up off the couch for the first three months. Soon though you will be able to eat. Soon that baby will be moving and kicking around, and other then the occasional heart burn you’ll be a happy round person. I miss that feeling … being pregnant I mean … I’m still a happy round person.

  2. julie
    September 14th, 2005 @ 10:54 pm

    Heard that one, too, but has anyone told you yet that “morning sickness” is a cultural thing? That women in other countries don’t get it. YEAH RIGHT!!!!! I feel your pain, Amy! As long as your honey is taking good care of you, just stick your fingers in your ears when one of these people tries to “make you feel better” about being pregnant and sick. :) Just remember…you know from experience (two other kids, right?) that there IS an end in sight. It will stop. It’s hard not to feel like you’re going to feel this way forever.

  3. cmhl
    September 15th, 2005 @ 2:42 pm

    hang in there girlie, that nausea is no fun. I couldn’t even OPEN the cabinet that the spices were in– that was what pushed me over the edge..

  4. Juliabohemian
    September 25th, 2005 @ 1:57 am

    don’t worry, it will pass. and then you will want to eat everything. try keeping unsalted pretzels by your bed. pop a few in your mouth before you even try to sit up in the morning.

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