Al and Joe, Henry and Ro

It Just Hit Me

I don’t think I’ve ever had to react to anyone’s pregnancy news in person.

[edit: I did receive my cousin’s announement live. She put a pregnancy test in a ziplock in front of my face. It took me an inappropraite amount of time to realize what it was—it was the hospital kind so lay off me, and then by the time I connected the dots, I saw the word “grandma” written on the bag so yeah…I drew some very wrong conclusions.]

Back to the original plotline: my co-worker just ran over to my desk squealing that she’s due with number two.

My reaction?

“OH MY GOD, ARE YOU SERIOUS?!” Stare at her abdominal region for a full five minutes while we carry on with our work-related discussion.

I need to work on my interpersonal skills.

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3. peppersprout said: Aww, lady, I miss you. And Atlanta. And Dan. Emo Sarah.
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19. divinesecrets said: I had a friend a few years ago tell me early in the morning after a night of heavy drinking (on my part, nor hers.) I squealed back, “OMG! You’re gonna have one of those cute little things!” I may have still been a bit drunk.
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21. iamtallandawesome said: when my best friend told me I reacted the same way as when my husband proposed. I said “SHUT. UP!” Classtastic!
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23. joannafreed said: yes yes yes.
24. kitcater said: My sister in law told me over the phone and I didn’t really know how to react/what to say. I definitely got an are you even excited comment.
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30. socalledlife said: This happens to me to. My YAY’s are so not enthusiastic for some reason.
31. liligolightly said: True story: When I came to my first day at my clerkship, the former clerk was 8 months pregnant. I went, “OH WOW, when did THAT happen?” and grimaced. Outright grimaced. Found my voice ten minutes later to congratulate her. I feel your pain.
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