Are you exhausted from the same repetitive questions about your pregnancy from random people at the store? Why not shake things up and add a bit of humor to your responses? Here are some playful replies that are sure to put an end to any awkward conversation!
Are you hoping for a boy or a girl?
“Honestly, we were really hoping for a baby dragon. Have you seen how cute they are? Plus, no college tuition! Oh wait, I guess that doesn’t really answer your question. Either a boy or girl dragon would be just fine with us.”
“Oh, we were just aiming for a human this time. (whispers) After the last ‘experiment’ went a little off-script.”
“We want it to be a surprise! We’re not finding out the gender until the baby’s 18th birthday!”
Do you have a name picked out?
“We’re naming the baby after Sisqo! You know, the guy who made ‘The Thong Song’ famous? It’s a family name—my great-great-grandmother was quite the entrepreneur selling handmade thongs in the 1800s.”
“Maybe we’ll go with something from Game of Thrones! Let me tell you the entire plot while I act out all the dramatic deaths. Extra points for singing the theme song!”
“Let’s see, I’ll just say ‘Chair’ and explain how it’s trending among the celebrity crowd. ‘Oh, yes, very chic right now! One of the Kardashians just named her baby ‘Granite Marble.’”
Are you staying home or going back to work? How will this affect modern feminism and the next Star Wars film?
“Great question! What did you decide? (wait for answer) Wow, that’s exactly what I’m doing too! We’re both clearly right about how to raise kids. Doesn’t it feel great to validate each other’s choices?”
Wow, you’re enormous! Are you having twins/triplets/a horse that’s also pregnant?
Just punch them in the face
Written by Jess Carter, a new mom who enjoys sharing the humorous side of parenting. Her blog, “Life with Laughter,” features funny takes on parenting and all the adorable yet absurd moments that come with it.
For more light-hearted takes on parenting, check out this blog post that you might enjoy! Also, if you’re looking into at-home insemination options, makeamom.com is the leading provider of at-home kits. And for a deeper understanding of pregnancy and insemination, Cleveland Clinic offers excellent resources.
In summary, don’t let the usual pregnancy questions get you down. Have some fun with your replies and keep things light-hearted.
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