You just said what?

I've been inspired by a former classmate of mine to post this interesting blog! It seems I am not the only pregnant woman who has experienced what she has termed "word vomit"...

I would define "word vomit" as the comments pregnant women receive daily as soon as others know that they are pregnant. I believe the first comment I had was when I was around 13 weeks and I started to develop my pudge and someone said, "I can't believe you are showing already. It's going to be a big baby!" Then around 18 weeks after spring break, someone said "Whoa, what have you been eating? You're getting huge!" After a while you learn to smile through the stares, random belly rubs from strangers, and the constant reminder that "Oh, you belly's getting bigger", but sometimes you have to wonder what are people thinking!

Babies grow and since she is in my belly, that means that I am going to grow too and my growth may expand to other areas besides my belly. It's probably not in the best interest of a non-pregnant person to point out every part of a pregnant woman's body that is changing and make comments such as, "You know your butt is getting big" or "Your arm is getting flabby."

Remember, pregnancy is a blessing and a miracle, but we are still hormonal woman! So beware the next time you want to say, "Looks like a 10 pounder" or my all time favorite "When are you due? You're going to be a giant by then aren't you?"

Friends, don't be a victim of "word vomit".