Baby's first year documented. OMG.

OK, now that I've finished blubbering like only a hormonal pregnant lady can, I need to share this.  This couple took video of their baby everyday, and mashed up 1 second from each day into this video of his entire first year. Incredible. I start getting emotional about halfway through and by the last scene with the birthday cupcake, it's a full-on ugly cry. Watch this. Not at work if you are prone to baby-induced tears.

A Second a Day from Birth. from Sam Christopher Cornwell on Vimeo.

Why do you ask?

5 weeks to go and dear lord am I sick of the ridiculous questions that people feel are totally ok to ask me because I'm pregnant.

Here are some of the goodies from the past few weeks:

- Are you sure there's only one in there? (A classic that many pregnant women hear).

- How many times a night do you get up to pee? (Asked by a woman on my floor whose name I don't even know...)

- Have you had any gas? (Nick said I should have replied with a toot).

I've decided that the best way to respond to these stupid questions is to say "why do you ask?" I feel like it's a dignified, non-offensive way of not responding and also (maybe) making the person reflect on how ridiculous it is to ask the particular question. I will note I've not been quick enough to actually use this line, usually I mutter something incomprehensible in shock and amazement. Maybe next time.

As for comments, add these to the hit parade:

- I swear every time I see her, I see more of that baby! (I was in the room, no need to address me in the third person. Or at all for that matter.)

- Melissa, you get larger every time I see you! (Said to me by someone who is bigger than me, even at 8 months pregnant. Just sayin'...).

- I was at the salon and the girl who waxed my eyebrows was pregnant. She told me she's due next week! You are bigger than her. (Said to me at 33 weeks. OK!)

And not that it's anyone's business, but after measuring large a few months ago I am now right on track. And also? Pregnant women are supposed to get bigger over time. I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing! Leave me alone.

Good general rule of thumb/PSA: Ask yourself: Would I ever say this to a non-pregnant lady? If the answer is no, hold your tongue.

My sister-in-law advises me that the next thing I have to look forward to is people telling me how to raise my baby. Oh joy!