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Crazy Things That Make Pregnant Women Cry
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Crazy Things That Make Pregnant Women Cry

by Jill September 26, 2016
written by Jill

Earlier this summer, back in my lat 1st tri when my hormones were surging and my food aversions were on blast, I asked my Facebook page what were some of the craziest things they’ve ever cried over while pregnant, mostly looking for solidarity because I was an emotional nightmare.

At the time, my husband had committed many crimes against pregnant hormones, including coming home with a Frosty that I desperately craved, only for me to discover their machine obviously had malfunctioned because it was completely melted and made of nothing but foam.

Crazy Things That Make Pregnant Women Cry | BabyRabies.com

And he had one that was the exact same way and sucked it down, not even thinking that this was going to RUIN ME!  It’s like I haven’t had 3 other babies before this with him.

What followed on my FB page was one of the best comment threads ever. I was crying again, but only because I was laughing so hard.

(I finally got around to turning this into a video, which you can watch in full at the end of the post.)

Crazy Things That Make Pregnant Women Cry | BabyRabies.com

Here are just a FEW of my favorites:

“I loved pickle juice while pregnant, and had about 4 jars of varying types that I would drink out of each night… Kosher, Polish, garlic. One night my husband combined them all in 2 jars. I bawled for hours because they were ruined.” – Kristin P.

That must have hurt, Kristin. Truly.

Crazy Things That Make Pregnant Women Cry | BabyRabies.com

“I cried about donuts. Specifically, I’d waiting in link with my 3 year old picking out the perfect donuts for us and then realized at the counter that I didn’t have my wallet. We had to leave them there and I went to the car and cried. It was National Donut Day.” – Gena G.

WHO lets a pregnant walk away from her donut order on NATIONAL DONUT DAY and doesn’t offer to pay the, what, $5 for her??

Crazy Things That Make Pregnant Women Cry | BabyRabies.com

“I got a pedicure the week before I gave birth and the my fee were SO SWOLLEN that the lady tried putting the toe spacers in but decided I didn’t need them. I ugly cried.” – Amanda V.

Bless those poor sausage toes! Laughing WITH you, Amanda. WITH you.

Crazy Things That Make Pregnant Women Cry | BabyRabies.com

“There was a dent in the metal laundry room door. I tried to tap it out with the end of a screwdriver. It didn’t look good so I beat the door senseless with a hammer and made it look like hell. Cried about the mess, and that the door looked even worse.” – Cami L.

The pregnant rage was strong with this one.

Crazy Things That Make Pregnant Women Cry | BabyRabies.com

“I cried when my husband and I were planting a tree for our first baby. Not about the sentiment of watching this tree and my baby grow up together, but because my husband cut a worm in half while digging the hole.” – Brittany C.

That’s some real circle of life stuff, girl.

Crazy Things That Make Pregnant Women Cry | BabyRabies.com

If you’re in the thick of the pregnancy hormone jungle, just know you are not alone.

Crazy Things That Make Pregnant Women Cry | BabyRabies.com

Right now? YES, these are totally LEGIT things making your cry. THIS IS SERIOUS, and we respect that.

In a few months, though, hopefully, you’ll be able to have a good laugh at it.

So… tell me, what is the craziest thing that’s made YOU cry while pregnant?

September 26, 2016 7 comments
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What (Not) To Say To A Pregnant Woman
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What (Not) To Say To A Pregnant Woman

by Jill September 18, 2016
written by Jill

The guy walked up to me with a look of importance, like whatever he was going to say or ask had been thought out.

“When are you due?”

It was nearly a demand. I mean, I don’t mind sharing my due date, but people aren’t entitled to it, you know?

“Mid December,” I replied quickly and turned around.

Then, with a tone of superiority, and certainly pleasure that he had this information from me now, he responded, “Damn. You SURE it’s not twins?”  and quickly walked off. It’s clear he was set on saying that to me all along. Make no mistake, there was nothing kind about this exchange.

And yet, this is just… something people do? They just openly comment on the state of a pregnant woman’s body whenever they feel like it.

So for those who feel like they MUST say SOMETHING to a very visibly pregnant woman, let me offer you this suggestion.

What (Not) To Say To A Pregnant Woman | BabyRabies.com

There are really only a few acceptable things to say, stranger who feels compelled to comment on the size of a woman incubating a child.

What (Not) To Say To A Pregnant Woman | BabyRabies.com

Are you ready? Take notes.

What (Not) To Say To A Pregnant Woman | BabyRabies.com

What (Not) To Say To A Pregnant Woman | BabyRabies.com

What (Not) To Say To A Pregnant Woman | BabyRabies.com

“You look amazing!”

It doesn’t matter if she actually looks amazing, okay.

What (Not) To Say To A Pregnant Woman | BabyRabies.com

I don’t care if she looks like Jabba the Hutt incubating a small planet, you tell her she looks amazing, congratulate her, or you could even tell her she’s glowing.

What (Not) To Say To A Pregnant Woman | BabyRabies.com

We know we’re not glowing. We know we sweat a lot while lugging around this enormous midsection that you are shocked by. We know we don’t look amazing.

LIE TO US ANYWAY.

What (Not) To Say To A Pregnant Woman | BabyRabies.com

Because if you’re not going to lie to us, the ONLY other acceptable alternative…

What (Not) To Say To A Pregnant Woman | BabyRabies.com

Is to keep your mouth shut. Shhh! Say nothing.

Definitely DO NOT ASK US if we’re sure it’s not twins!

What (Not) To Say To A Pregnant Woman | BabyRabies.com

Or if we’re SURE we’re not having the baby sooner than we think.

What (Not) To Say To A Pregnant Woman | BabyRabies.com

I promise, there are two things we are CERTAIN of, and it’s the number of inhabitants in our uterus, and when they are expected to GTFO.

What (Not) To Say To A Pregnant Woman | BabyRabies.com

Oh yeah, and none of that is your business anyway, IF WE’RE BEING HONEST.

So if you’re not going to tell the pregnant woman that she looks amazing, is glowing, or congratulate her, then SHUT UP.

What (Not) To Say To A Pregnant Woman | BabyRabies.com

Go back to the life you were living before a pregnant woman showed up and shocked you with the size of her belly to the point that you felt the deep desire to say something to her about it.

What (Not) To Say To A Pregnant Woman | BabyRabies.com

It’s just not appropriate. It’s not funny. You’re not endearing. You’re not making small talk. You’re rude.

Listen, you think you’re shocked? We are VERY aware of how we look. Nobody is more shocked than us.

What (Not) To Say To A Pregnant Woman | BabyRabies.com

We have to see ourselves naked.

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September 18, 2016 21 comments
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Welcome To The 2nd Whine-Mester
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Welcome To The 2nd Whine-Mester

by Jill June 22, 2016
written by Jill

I know people are like, “Write more about your pregnancy!” But I really don’t have anything witty or insightful to put here. I just. I hate it. I hate being pregnant. And that’s an annoying thing for people to hear over and over and over and over again. Right? It is.

I’m nearly 15 weeks. The first trimester is gone. The nausea is also mostly gone. BUT! The reflux is coming in strong, and now? AND NOW THE HEADACHES ARE HERE.

And I’m still so emotionally conflicted about food.

I spent most of the day in bed (with the kids tearing apart my room while I shushed them), I drank water, I took Tylenol, nothing has helped this headache.

I’m watching HGTV nonstop, and I saw an Irish couple on a show, and they made me think of fish n’ chips-  in that I remembered an Irish pub I went to in Boston and it had fish n’ chips. And then I had to have fish n’ chips, but we don’t have any place nearby that serves it. So I went to a catfish place and got fried fillets and fries. And then I quietly cried to myself at a table all alone because it wasn’t close. Not remotely close to what I wanted.  (I eat out alone often now because fuck bringing my family with me on these quests for food that makes me hate life less.)

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This longing for fried fish and malted vinegar comes after a week of nothing but salads. I went to Kroger last week and dropped way too much on fresh produce, raw seeds & nuts, gourmet vinegars, and pickled veggies. I had a goat cheese, beet, & mandarin orange salad for lunch today, and it was so disappointing that I washed it down with half a bag of cool ranch Doritos.

There is no satisfaction. There has been no food I haven’t regretted moments later. The last two months have been nothing but disappointing attempts to feed myself.

Also, it is summer, and it is hot, and that’s really unpleasant.

Also unpleasant is the light of this laptop as I type with a headache. So the end.

June 22, 2016 9 comments
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