7th
September
2010
The Elevator
posted in Baby Cakes |(On the way up to work this morning. Wearing a shirt that makes me look extra-big.)
Random woman on the elevator: How far along are you?
Me: I have three months left.
RW: Congratulations! Is it a boy or a girl?
Me: A boy. Our first! We’re really excited.
RW: We’re having a girl. (Pats tiny tummy.) It’ll be our first too!
Me: (Looking over at very petite Asian woman) Congrats! How far along are you?
RW: I think I’m about two weeks ahead of you.
Me: (Silence)
Me: But…but…you’re so little!!
RW: (Laughs) It’s just what I’m wearing.
Me: (On verge of breakdown) But, I’m HUGE! And you’re so LITTLE!!
RW: (Says something vaguely reassuring. Gets off elevator.)
Me: (Crying on the inside.)