AUTHOR: Marty, a.k.a. canape TITLE: A little light reading DATE: 11/05/2006 10:15:00 AM ----- BODY:
I have 2 books about how to be pregnant because I don't know what I'm doing. They are both kind of annoying really. While I appreciate the information, I get going reading and feeling like I'm learning something and then they will throw in a "Dad Tip." These are pull out boxes on the page with stuff for the Daddy. One of them says,

"Dad Tip: Give your partner a lot of hugs. May women enjoy more hugging and cuddling during this very special time."

I'm not kidding. That is the tip. Here is a more useful tip that I would have included,

"Dad Tip: Quit telling people that your wife is pregnant by slapping her ass and saying, 'My boys can swim!"

But no, their tips include,

"Dad Tip: Bring home flowers for no special occasion."

Isn't that probably one of the things that led us to needing a pregnancy book in the first place?

I offer in its place,

"Dad Tip: When your partner tells you that she has to pee on the spice aisle of the grocery store, do not respond with, 'Again?"

But no, this book gives us nuggets of wisdom for those prehistoric sperm shooters we call husbands like,

"Dad Tip: Buy a present for your partner and the baby."

Aside from all this nonsense, I'm learning quite a bit. I have quit the caffeine, skipped sushi, of course corked the wine. We went to the Costco and loaded up on organic fruit and veggies, hormone free meat, and whole grain goodness. I'm exercising and getting a lot done around the house.

Most of what I've learned is that I'm not insane. Lots of pregnant women crave ice cream and have a metallic taste in their mouth.

One question that I have not had answered though is this: Is there any records of your dog knowing that you are pregnant before you do? I swear I think that Pupstar knew. She started acting more protective of me and will not leave my side for about 3 1/2 weeks now. I swear I think she knows. She is, of course, the smartest dog in the world. Evah.

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----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:Anonymous whymommy DATE:Sunday, November 5, 2006 at 11:45:00 AM EST Yes, yes! We had a friend over last night who swears that her OB asked her about her pregnancy symptoms at her first visit, including whether her dog had been acting extra-snuggly or protective recently. Now, I know it's a widespread phenomenon (our dog snuggled my tummy at night from about 2 weeks onward, for my whole first pregnancy), but I didn't know it was a diagnostic tool! Hurrah for dogs.

Dad Tip: Now would be a good time to take over all the grocery shopping, as the first-trimester sense of super-smell can really make it hard for mom-to-be! ----- --------