My Stats and Rights of Pregnancy

I had my 30 week check up today. All is well. Blood pressure is good, baby's heart beat is good, I am measuring good, weight gain on track and good. When asked if I had any questions or concerns I asked "Is it normal that I am more annoyed this time around?" The doctor laughed and said yes, baby number two nothings new. You know what's coming and just want the baby. I felt relieved to hear a medical professional tell me that even though all friends and family say the same thing. I asked if I could step up the heart burn treatment and she confirmed my need for something stronger than Tums was Pepsid or Zantac so I proceeded to Walgreen's after my appointment.

Here's my first "rights of pregnancy rant." I really don't mind people asking when I am due. It's the conversation that follows that which annoys me. Example from today: The cashier asks “When are you due?” I tell her. She then says “It’s a boy.” I say, “Yes, it is.” She proceeds to tell me she knew by the way I was carrying. I smile politely and say yep, boy number 2, same way I carried with the first one. Then she proceeds to ask/say assumingly, “Well, with your next try, if it’s a girl you will go sideways instead of out front.” I politely say, “No third one. Two healthy boys is all we need.” And she still says/asks, “But you don’t want a girl?” I shook my head and left.


Now, it’s annoying enough when people ask you when you are due or tell you how big you are. But insinuating that since I am not having a girl I must have more children. That bugs the crap out of me. So, I did what any hormonal woman would do. I stopped at Dunkin Donuts and got a breakfast sandwich and an iced coffee. It tasted even better knowing it was in spite of that ladies rudeness. LOL!