Did you really just say that?

Somehow, when you are pregnant people think that you are open to advice and that you NEED to know what they have to say.  Random people say the strangest things to me, make inappropriate comments, and offer unsolicited advice.  I'm used to it by now, but I'd still like to avoid the awkwardness if at all possible.

So, here are the top five things, in no particular order, you should NOT say to a pregnant person (namely me!):

1.  "You know how you got that way, right?"  SERIOUSLY... do you think I don't know?  This ain't my first rodeo.  I'm pretty sure I know how IT works.  I'm also pretty sure that I know birth control doesn't work.

2.  "Are you sure you're not having twins?"  As if you know better than my doctor and the ultrasound tech, NO, I'm not having twins.  I'm just big.  Get over it.  How would you feel if I commented on the size of your belly?  Are you sure you're not pregnant?

3.  "Three kids?  Maybe it is time that you stay home from work."  How is this any of your business, and are you going to supplement our income if I do?  Not to mention, I acutally like working and I love that my kids are in daycare.  My girls are smart, polite, and very well socialized.  I'm not sure they would be that way if they stayed home with me and the dogs all day.  I have the ultimate respect for stay at home moms.  It is a major job, and an extremely difficult one at that.  I'm not up for the challenge.  I love every moment I have with my girls, but I also love that I'm not frazzled and pulling out my hair at the end of each day (not to say that you SAHM's are, but I definitely would be).  I need the adult interaction, time to myself, and the outlet to feel challenged and accomplished.

4a.  "Are you/your husband disappointed that you are having a third girl?"  Of course not.  How could we be disappointed?  Like I said before, we have two sweet, beautiful girls.  We know what to do with girls.  I'm sure we would be just as excited to have a boy, but we are thrilled to have another girl.  We really could care less as long as our children are healthy and happy.

4b.  This always follows the above question: "Are you going to keep trying for a boy?"  This one doesn't bother me as much.  I think it is just a natural question, but I still feel the need to bring it up.  To me, this is kind of like asking someone who doesn't have kids when they are going to.  It really isn't anyone's business.  Also, as if we have control over what sex our baby is... I might never have a boy, so are you going to keep asking me that when I'm on kid 4, 5, or 6?

5.  "You look like you are about to pop."  Similar to #2, this usually comes at the end of pregnancy.  How can anyone think this is an appropriate thing to say?  I don't comment on how big your belly is when you aren't pregnant.  And, I'm PREGNANT for goodness sakes... I have a 6 - 8 lb. baby with 10 lbs of fluid in my stomach.  Of course I look like I'm about to pop.  But you still don't need to tell me that!

Sugar and spice, and everything nice

Apparently that is what my uterus is made of... We are having another GIRL! We were not surprised at this news, and look forward to having another pinkalicious fairy princess in our house.

And, here's a hint on her name:

Delish- Lemon Feta Grouper (or Chicken)

I have been "starring" recipe posts in my blog reader for a while now, but I never remember to go back to them when considering what to make for dinner. This recipe came from my friend Jill. She is a busy mom of two young boys, and is always sharing quick, family friendly recipes.

This was her original post.

This is how I made it:
"lemon feta grouper"
2 lemons
Cavendar's seasoning
4 grouper fillets
1 small tub of feta cheese

Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray. Squeeze the juice of one lemon in the bottom of the dish. Place grouper in dish and sprinkle with cavendar's seasoning. Top with feta (I used the whole container) and the juice of another lemon. Bake uncovered at 350 for 8-12 minutes.

I can't begin to describe how good this was. Jason and I both loved it. I served it with orzo that I mixed with olives, marinated mushrooms (from the olive bar), and a little bit of the lemon juice after it cooked. I also added a little feta. The orzo was great served cold for lunch the next day!

Mae Michael 9/10 months

So, I'm behind as usual. Month nine has come and gone, and Mae Mae turned ten months on Friday.

At her nine month checkup Mae Michael was 30 inches and 21.5 lbs. That is exactly Hannah's measurements from her 12 month appointment!

Mae Michael is crawling, cruising, laughing, eating, and has five teeth. She plays patty cake and loves every minute of attention that Hannah will give her. She is not walking yet, but we are practicing!