My husband and I are expecting our second child in early September, and few things bother me quite so much as the grammatical implications of, “Do you know what you’re having?” A baby. It’s a baby.
Frequently Thought Responses to FAQ in Pregnancy
We’re due in September.
This is our second child.
No, we’re not having any more.
Oh, that’s nice. Yes. Mm-hm.
I’m glad having seven children worked out for you,
but I’m really sure two is enough for me.
More to love, yes.
No, two. I’m really extra sure on this.
What?
Oh, we think we’ll have a boy, but we’ll see.
It might be a velociraptor or a litter of kittens.
I guess you just never really know.
Yes, I am getting larger.
Thank you. Thank you so much for that.
All the mirrors at my house broke.
It’s so helpful to have people like you around.
