What NOT to Say

This is a spin off of Clinton and Stacy's What Not to Wear.  Well, kind of.  While I could definitely create an entire blog about what not to wear during pregnancy, this focuses on what not to say to a pregnant woman.  Although some of these things haven't been said to me, some friends and family have reported the direct quotes:

- "How much weight have you gained?"
- "When are you due?" (Looking at belly with big eyes as question is answered) "Wow, are you sure there's only one in there?"
- "Tony, what are you going to do when Elissa's belly is huge?"
- "Sorry but I can't wait until you can't fit into your clothes anymore."  (This definitely got an F off from me along with a smile.)

****Can I just say that gaining weight during pregnancy is HEALTHY for the mother and the baby, so why must other people make you feel guilty about it?  I hate that weight is the measuring stick by which we are all judged. 

-  "I want to know EVERYTHING.  Please make sure to keep me updated on every appointment and everything that you find out." (ranks up there with most annoying)
- Before baby is even born or first trimester is up- "When do I get to babysit?  I'd be happy to do it said days and times."
- "You look great for being pregnant."  (So, if I wasn't I'd look like crap???)
- "When I was pregnant, ___________ was horrible, and you're going to feel like __________ .  You're going to want to make sure to __________________ during delivery."

Reality Checks

Last week I had two major reality checks, which were a nice reminder that we are expecting a little peanut in early March.

1.  I had to do the old pony-tail through the jeans belt loop trick to give myself an extra inch of space.  I'm holding out as long as I can when it comes to maternity pants.  Hopefully it will cool off, and I can get through this with leggings, long skirts and dresses, and workout pants (reserved for weekends, of course).

2.  During the middle of teaching math, one of my lovely students shouted out, "Mrs. Kruse is getting a belly."  For about a half of a second, you could hear a pin drop and see all of the kids staring at me, bug-eyed, anticipating what I was going to do.  I looked at the girl (who I really, really love) and said, "You never say that to a woman."  Then I smiled and laughed, and she realized what she said and covered her hand with her mouth. 
    It was no big deal- was actually pretty cute.  She's a super sweet and is completely obsessed with all things Baby Kruse.  She even asked to explain to the class what she learned at the Museum of Science and Industry relating to what we are learning in science and Baby Kruse (how humans start out as single-cell organisms, spilt and reproduce multiple times, form tissues, which form organs, then become organisms).  Whatever helps them learn I guess, but what a great real-life connection for all of them.

These are a Few of My Fa-vo-rite Things...

(Did you sing that in your head?)

 

So, lately there have been a few (or more) things that I have really become fond of.  I thought it would be fun to document them so that I can look back someday. 

 

1. Leggings (no explanation needed)

 

2. Dresses with high-waisted belts (also no explanation needed)

 

3. Chocolate milk.....Yummmmmm

 

4. Cereal....also Yummmmmm

 

5. Bubble baths (Okay, I've liked these for years but they're really great lately)

 

6. A thick hair band (to give me an extra inch around the old waist line of some ever-so tightening pants)

 

7. The treadmill (I haven't been allowed to use this since week 15!)

 

8. Orange Juice without pulp (can't get enough)

9. Pilates

10. Tony's efforts in getting the baby's room painted and wainscoated. :)

11. Boots and boot socks to compliment leggings

12. Chocolate- okay, so I've always been fun of that, but never more than now

13. Sleep!!!

14. Greek yogurt 

15. Hot fudge sundaes

16. Foot rubs

17. Southern Bell's gluten free pancakes

18. Dealcoholized wine :)

Elissa