<p>Me three on the fathers “babysitting.” Thank doG, my H never took that attitude. I had friends who always had to engage in major negotiations if their H was going to be in charge of the kid(s) so they could do something. (Of course, those friends were the type who also wouldn’t let their husbands make any decisions about the kids and were very controlling mothers, too.)</p>
<p>I couldn’t agree more about “We’re pregnant.” It sounds silly to me. I also agree that the tight maternity clothes look horribly uncomfortable. I remember when I gave in and stopped wearing my regular clothes. I used to wear tailored clothes. The first thing I did was to use a large safety pin or rubber band to “extend” the buttoned waists (with a top covering it). It was such a relief to go into loose maternity clothes, particularly maternity panty hose!! They were the best. </p>
<p>I also remember looking down at my “baby bump” (more like a mountain) and seeing my plaid dress jumping around as DS kicked. It must be possible to see every kick in those tight maternity clothes.</p>
<p>Agree! I told H early on “I am pregnant. WE are expecting a baby.” Unless he was gonna be in those stirrups delivering a baby HE wasn’t pregnant.</p>
<p>I don’t mind the tight maternity clothes. Agree with Bunsen that non-pregnant people in tight clothes look worse!<br>
The expression I’m not crazy about is “Baby Mama”. </p>
<p>Mila just has stated factual biological truth. If man is ever pregnant (I am not aware of limitations, but I lack greatly in meidicine field), then he can say that he is pregnant. Pregnancy is a physical condition. As far as I know Ashton has never had this condition. On a flip side, testicular or prostate cancer may not be possible condition for a female body. So, if the husband has this type of cancer (god forbid!), then I have never heard of the wife saying that WE have prostate cancer, she would say “My husband has a prostate cancer”. I do not see how strictly female type of physical condition can be shared with her husband. On the other hand, there is nothing wrong stating that WE are going to have a baby. Opposite, I hope that every single partner (married or not) will state that and not dump the whole responsibility on the female. However, the social aspect of the pregnancy is not connected with the stating correctly the physical condition of specific human body. </p>
<p>Another one that grates on me is the “push present”. These mothers are so entitled that the baby and his/her gifts are not enough? </p>
<p>Gack! I’ve never heard of push present. NO!</p>
<p>I heard of “push present” fairly recently. I think it’s a NYC thing, and its usually expensive jewelry. I do not like the concept, and the name is disgusting. I guess if you have a c-section you don’t get one?</p>
<p>push present? That’s the first time I’ve heard that phrase. That’s like a newborn baby gift? No on the “we’re pregnant” and double no on the show-everything maternity clothes. I agree about how so very comfortable loose maternity clothes were. Maybe some women like the tight style because it leaves no doubt that they’re pregnant and not fat. I’ve learned not to take anything for granted though. I don’t congratulate anyone on a pregnancy unless they mention it!</p>
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<p>even in our day, T-shirts could be an issue…so pop on a band-aid.</p>
<p>Never heard of it . . . is that a diamond tennis bracelet or something for successfully pushing the baby out?</p>
<p>The fabric in those tight materrnity clothes is very elastic and comfortable. And while it may not be a great look for everyone I would have enjoyed not wearing a tent which was about the only look available so long ago.</p>
<p>I don’t really mind “we’re pregnant” or “baby bump.” But “push present” is revolting - the phrase and the concept. The notion that a woman is entitled to a gift from the baby’s dad for delivering the baby he fathered? Way to trivialize motherhood and fatherhood. Plus, the baby seems like a pretty nice remembrance … </p>
<p>“I would have enjoyed not wearing a tent which was about the only look available so long ago.”</p>
<p>gouf, I hear you!</p>
<p>Here is a gal who is not afraid to look stylish and pregnant at the same time:</p>
<p><a href=“Pregnant Chelsea Clinton Shows Off Maternity Curves in Leather Pants”>Pregnant Chelsea Clinton Shows Off Maternity Curves in Leather Pants;
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<p>Forget about tight clothes and whatnot, I’ll be thrilled when that stupid spiked heals where your feet are at way over a 45 degree angle trend is DONE forever. It’s so, so bad for your feet, ankles, hips, spine. At least tight shirts don’t cause medical problems (that I know if). </p>
<p>“Push present” takes the cake so far for vulgarity surrounding pregnancy, IMHO.</p>
<p>The one thing that has been irritating the hell out of me as I binge-watch Season Two of Orange is the New Black is all of the whining and exaggeration regarding Polly’s pregnancy and motherhood.</p>