Really guys?!

Since sharing the news of our pregnancy with the world in late August, so many people have been so sweet and kind to us, sharing in our excitement about our first little one. There have been a few people, however, who I am pretty sure need to re-think their comments. Or at least need to sit in on my lesson of using a filter with my fourth graders! Anyway, I have been upset by many comments, and every time I complain to someone, they simply say "Get used to it. People say stupid things". So, I have decided to compile a list of the Top 10 Worst Things to Say to a Pregnant Woman. Let's just note that all of these things have been said to me, and have induced an extra-hormonal, crazy pregnant lady response!

10. Any kind of horror story involving pregnancy, labor or newborn care. I just don't need to hear anything but good stories. Please.

9. "I'm sorry ma'am. We are out of chicken pie." Chicken pie was the only thing on the menu I wanted. And nothing else would suffice.

8. Sticking with that theme, "We are out of honey mustard. Will BBQ be ok?" No, actually, BBQ will not be OK. How can Bojangles run out of honey mustard??

7. "Oh man, this (insert alcoholic beverage and/or deli sandwich of your choice here) is so good. Too bad you can't have one" You're right. It is too bad I can't have one. Must you rub it in?

6. "You're skin is really broken out." Yes, I know. Can't really help that one!

5.  "You don't look like you feel good." Gee, thanks. And I am pretty sure this is something you should never say to any person. Ever.

4. "You think you're tired now, just wait until that baby gets here." I know I will be exhausted when baby arrives. I am trying to sleep while I can!

3. "Are you sure you aren't having twins?" Yes. I am sure. Glad to know you think I am huge!

2. "I think you're overreacting." Just a bad idea. Period.

1. "Wow, you look big already!" Why would anyone think this is acceptable?!? Come on, people!


Luckily, my sweet friends, family and hubby help make me feel beautiful, even if I am a huge, emotional, acne-covered hot mess! And I know that when baby girl (YAY!) is here, it is going to be completely worth it! We love you already baby girl!

Hello Tuesday

Saw this blog post yesterday and thought it was so cute, I had to steal it :)

Hello October. I love the crisp air and cool nights you bring with you.

Hello flu shot. You stabbed my poor arm yesterday, and have been bothering me ever since.

Hello gray paint. We have seen too many shades of you recently. Why must you be so complicated?

Hello Baby Hayes! We heard your heartbeat again yesterday and it is still the most amazing sound I have ever heard.

Hello best co-workers ever. You have saved my butt more times than I can mention lately!

Hello pregnancy brain. You do exist. You are all too real.

Hello baby girl Grady! We found out you were a girl and you have gone public! Your Aunt Lindsey and Uncle D can not wait to meet you!

Hello roller coaster of a day! You have been filled with amazing news and awful news, all in the same day. Please let tomorrow be more normal.

Hello gender reveal party. We are finishing up our plans for you and now all we need to know is which gender we will be revealing :)

Hello ECU football. Way to crush those Tarheels! Keep up the good work!