Can I Just Suggest . . .

Don't ask someone if they are pregnant.

There really is no good answer, as far as I can see.

If she isn't pregnant, then you are just reminding her that she's not. If it's someone that is trying very hard to have a baby, the question of "Are you pregnant?" or "Any baby news?" gives her a pit in her stomach and a sinking feeling that she'll NEVER be able to say "YES!" to those questions. If she's not actively trying, then it's not quite as bad of a question -- instead, it just comes across as you being a bit nosey. Nobody likes a busy-body.

If she is pregnant and not ready to spread the happy news, then you could be forcing her to lie, which sucks. You are putting her in a situation where she has to tell you 'no' and make up some story. Then when she is ready to tell, she has to explain it all to you . . . why she didn't tell you when you asked before. OR, on the other hand, you are forcing her to tell you before she really is ready. She has to say "Yes, but I'm only this far along . . ." and that is no fun. As a pregnant person, you have in your mind who you are going to tell when, and if that gets screwed up, it sucks. Either way -- the lie or the truth -- why put her in that position?

Unless she is your sister or your very, very best friend, there is really no need to ask a woman if she is pregnant. She'll tell you if she is, trust me.

Just a suggestion I wanted to make.

Oh, and Fab-o-Fun Friday is tomorrow!