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Pregnancy in Pop-Notes
Or, how to use a site tool for comedic purposes |
By the time this newsletter is released, I'll be 34 weeks
For the mathematically challenged, that's 8.5 months or 238 days. |
pregnant. It never ceases to amaze me, at this stage in my pregnancy, how many people feel the need to remind me of the pot belly
Seriously, it's not a tumor. |
growing in front of me. My favorite reaction actually occured just yesterday from someone I see almost everyday
You think he'd have copped a clue by now that I'm pregnant and due August 8, especially since he's asked multiple times. |
at work:
"Oh my goodness, have you gotten big! You look like you're going to fall over from the weight of that belly!"
My general reaction to people who feel the need to point out the fact that I either look like an overstuffed sumo wrestler
OK, so maybe I exaggerate that a bit. |
or a human version of Free Willy
This could also be a bit of an exaggeration. |
is to smile and nod. What else
Violence is not the answer. |
can I do? It's not like they see pregnant women everyday
These people really do need to get out more. |
, other than me apparently.
I just wonder what they're going to do when I've had the baby
In only 3 - 6 weeks, I will no longer be pregnant. Yay! |
. They'll no longer be able to point out my swollen ankles , my pot belly, or my tell-tale pregnant lady swagger . They'll have to look for some other subject to talk about, like the weather or ask to see a picture of the baby. It's a day I'm eagerly awaiting, for more reason than one
Seriously, I'm tired of being pregnant and I want my body back. |
!
In the meantime
a.k.a. until I have the baby |
, my plan is to keep smiling and nodding
All while thinking about the fact that the person I'm smiling and nodding to is Captain Obvious. |
and pretending that I like the attention
I do to a point, to be honest, but only about as much as I like a mosquito bite. |
. I wish I could wear a warning or disclaimer on my person somewhere: "Yes, I know I'm pregnant and look like I could deflate when poked, but please do not feel the need to point this out to me. If you do, I cannot be responsible for any injuries sustained due to choosing to approach me when I'm in a hormonal rage." It probably wouldn't matter, though. I'd still get someone
Old ladies are really good at not realizing I'm pregnant until they've ran into my 44-inch girth stomach. |
who wouldn't read the sign. Thank goodness, I go on maternity leave in just a few days, so I can lock myself in the house for 2 - 5 weeks and avoid people
And subsequently performing law infractions such as assault or manslaughter. |
until the baby is born.
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Problematic Content : "And did you also apologize for calling his dog derogatory names? And bring him some beer and pizza as a peace offering? Isn't life a two-way street? Pfft, women."
The only person/animal that I would need to apologize to for calling a derogatory name is the dog, and that is between him and me. I did bring him (the dog) a bone from the pet store a few days later, so I think that I was forgiven.
GhostDragon : "Lol nice newsletter Melissa! since I thought that it was funny, but i guess i should being that it is the comedy newsletter. Even though some things seem to be more or less something that someone would really be mad about...well anyway I hope everything goes well with you and your husband and that he connects his brain to his mouth!"
We choose our reactions to situations as they occur. Besides, I might be mad at the time, although looking back I find a lot of humor in both the situation and my reaction to it.
Vivian : "Oh my, Melissa, I couldn't begin to list all the "foot-in-mouth" items from 45 years of marriage, but from a distance they are much funnier. ~~ Viv"
That's why I wrote something about 4 years. In 45, I probably would have to write a novel!
fleckgirl: "Melissa - Quite an entertaining newsletter. Almost every wife can relate to the story you told, as can every husband (whether he admits it or not!) You also featured some great humor here too - Thanks for the great reading~
Fleck Girl"
Glad that I could provide some amusement, as well as receive some commiseration! Thanks for commenting!
Mariposa : "Ohhhh, this is an important newsletter! Marriage relationship talk. I could use this as Problematic Content and I approach our upcoming wedding this August. Oh wait...on second thought...maybe I should read the stories you linked after the wedding! "
Knowing Ernie, I'm sure you'll have plenty of stories to share at your 6 months anniversary, let alone your 4th!
windac: "I thoroughly enjoyed this issue Melissa! Funny story, and well told. Thanks for the giggles!!!"
Thank you! I'm glad I could entertain!
Tigger thinks of Prancer : "Does he know you're talking about him to thousands of people?"
Of course he does! He even helped me recall some of the details so as to provide you all with the most entertaining story possible. The nice thing about my husband is that, despite his obvious brain-to-mouth problems, he has a good sense of humor, as well. |
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