When you're pregnant [1], you probably get a little more attention than you're used to. People give you advice [2], touch your belly, ask you questions, and stare (yes, there is a human growing inside of me, so can you please let me have your damn seat [3] on the bus?!). The unsolicited advice, mostly unwelcome petting, and often ridiculous comments [4] come from everyone — strangers and family included — but one person they should never come from? Your partner.
The person you love [5] is probably just as excited about your growing family as you are, but you're the one that's dealing with everything pregnancy has to offer — swollen ankles, itchy skin, sleepless nights, a ridiculous amount of trips to the bathroom, the list goes on. And while we sometimes get overwhelmed [6] and lash out at a stranger, we usually reserve our heated responses for the ones we love most. So to avoid all that, here's a list of things every partner of a pregnant woman [7] should never, ever say. Feel free to print it out and hang it on the fridge until your little one's arrival.
- I'm so tired.
- Maybe you should buy some maternity clothes.
- They ran out of chocolate milkshakes.
- How are you still hungry?
- But you just went to the bathroom.
- So, what's for dinner tonight?
- Calm down.
- I ate the last cookie.
- I'm going to take a nap.
- Are you sure there's only one baby in there?
- You're so emotional.
- You've been a little needy lately.
- You seem to be sweating a lot.
- You sure you want to eat that weird combination of food?
- You kinda kept me up last night.
- Aw, your face is starting to look a little fuller.
- Why are you so tired?
- I have a designated driver for nine months!
- That's not something to get upset about.
- Ugh, I feel like I'm gaining weight.
- Are you seriously crying over that commercial?
- What's going on with your ankles?
- Hey, big mama!
- Your boobs are almost touching your belly button.
- I don't think those pants fit anymore.
- My back hurts.
- I can't wait to have a drink after work tonight.
- It's only three more months. Hang in there!
- At least you get to relax and not go to work for a few months when the baby comes.