why yes, I am avoiding you.

As a third trimester pregnant lady, the holidays are not the best. People want to take your picture, ask you questions, and you just want to eat all the food. After trolling the internet for all the other lists, here is my list of living through holiday time while huge.

1. I don't want to talk to you. 

I have answered the same four questions so many times. Yes, it is a girl. No, we haven't finalized a name. Yes, I am carrying very low. Please do not tell me "Oh, just wait until the baby gets here."

2. Please don't take my picture.

I am the largest I have ever been. I do not think I am cute, pretty, glowing, or anything else positive.  My self-image right now is one of a truck with the WIDE LOAD sign. 

3. I am hungry

Please feed me. That holiday spread waiting for guests to share, it is mine, all mine.  

4. I have heartburn

TUMS are my best friend. That odd face I am making. It is probably reflux again. 

5. I'm tired

Just excuse me while I take a nap. 

6. If I am not liking how I feel, please don't tell me how much worse it could be.

Yes, lots of people have been through what I am going through. They are not me, until I can jump in their brains and feel their feelings I can't compare. 

7. Yes, I can smell you. You smell bad. 

It doesn't matter if you are freshly showered and brushed your teeth a minute ago.  Body odor makes me feel sick. Too much cologne or perfume makes me feel sick. 

8. Maternity coats should be free

When I surpassed squeezing in my husband's coat I started to layer light coats because I didn't want to spend over $100 for a coat that will be worn for two months.