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This morning I discovered that one of my friends had posted a slew of pregnancy / motherhood / labor books on her GoodReads account.  As I tend to shy away (read: run away) from Facebook, I'm typically oblivious to any big announcements that people make.  So I sent her a quick email - Is this in anticipation of some good news?

You know how the saying goes... when you assume, you make an ass out of you and me.

Not pregnant.  She is studying to for her doula* certification and had tagged those books as reference guides to help her through her coursework.  Insert foot / keyboard in mouth.  Never shall I make assumptions again, particularly those involving pregnancies.


*Doula description provided here.


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  1. UnknownTuesday, January 29, 2013

    HAHA that's so funny. When I was about 14, I was at a garage sale and saw this cute little baby onesie. I thought, heck it's only 50 cents, I might as well buy it for the future...okay so maybe it waaas a little too soon. Anyways, the cute little grandma came to me and said, "ooh, how many months are you?"

    I was so mortified!

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  2. RicademusWednesday, January 30, 2013

    Oh rooth! Well, it's better than asking that question in person based on a change in her appearance. Non-pregnant women (including those who have recently delivered a little bundle of joy) HATE being asked if they're pregnant--or "when are you due?"

    Some of your post titles inspire the little devil in me. It's taking effort to keep from calling you "baby". (At first I thought this might be an indignant post--that someone had referred to you that way.) :)

    Good night (for real)!

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  3. Travel GourmandeWednesday, January 30, 2013

    Haha :) This post reminds me of facebook news feed pregnancy announcements -a sonogram is what I usually find, but a recent post of a photo of a positive pregnancy test just caught my attention.

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  4. nishaantishuWednesday, January 30, 2013

    Oh I hate that feeling! I feel for you, I've done the same sort of thing before. I blame social media entirely, I only found out the other week that one of my oldest friends is pregnant. Only, I found out via instagram. Stupid social media.

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  5. AnonymousWednesday, January 30, 2013

    haha, too funny :)

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  6. Jo NWednesday, January 30, 2013

    Oh no! Oh well it happens. Just last week, I gave up my seat on the bus to a woman - whom I assumed was pregnant. Turns out she wasn't. Super embarrassed.

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  7. erica marieWednesday, January 30, 2013

    Oops! Thankfully this hasn't happened to me...yet.

    xo erica

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  8. AmyWednesday, January 30, 2013

    Whoopsie!

    But seriously . . . who would look at those books on Good Reads and think, 'Oh, she's studying for her doula certifications. Obviously."? :)

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  9. EmmylouWednesday, January 30, 2013

    Bwahahaha...tooooo funny, Rooth! But it's an honest mistake. Agree with the comment above. Who would look at those books and not think she's not preggers?

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  10. KylaWednesday, January 30, 2013

    Haha, I'm with you - I tend to avoid facebook at all costs! But mistakes like that totally happen :)

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  11. ErinWednesday, January 30, 2013

    It could be worse. You could have asked her in person which would have prompted her to think something about her appearance made her LOOK pregnant. That's always a toughie to recover from!

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  12. AnonymousWednesday, January 30, 2013

    Facebook has a tendency to do things like that. I also love the first comment. Too funny!

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  13. Christine D. | The Plumed NestWednesday, January 30, 2013

    everyday i contemplate erasing my FB account, i don't know why i haven't yet. i think it must be my co-dependent tendencies. but, yes, i also avoid it as much as possible.

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  14. ChristianWednesday, January 30, 2013

    haa this is so funny :)



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    christian | my blog : www.christianyuen.blogspot.com

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  15. TestWednesday, January 30, 2013

    At least it wasn't because she had gained weight... That is embarrassing! Haha!!!

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  16. StylejourneysWednesday, January 30, 2013

    No Assuming!! haha but seriously every seems to be having babies these days.

    I totally thought I had added you on BLoglvin' but apparently I had not, I was wondering why your feed werent showing up.
    Added now :)

    How was your move? settling in ok?

    Also, I am holding a Soprano Racerback Tank "GIVEAWAY" on my blog.
    I would love for you to come check it out and enter for a chance to win, as I am picking TWO winners!
    Have a lovely day
    xo

    Stylejourneys

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  17. nancy @ adore to adornWednesday, January 30, 2013

    Oh I run away from FB too. I'm just not a fan of it (though I did find it incredibly fun while I was in college!).
    Well...assuming may not always mean you're right but at least you are more knowledgeable now! =)
    xo,
    nancy

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  18. AnonymousWednesday, January 30, 2013

    Well, assuming is human but checking back is probably always a good idea. Just to be sure.

    LUXESSED

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  19. LatrinaWednesday, January 30, 2013

    Hah! I would most likely have thought the same thing. I mean -- I think anyone would have!

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  20. Theresa / InspirationCOOPWednesday, January 30, 2013

    It seems you and I share the same love for FB. I keep pondering whether I should just delete my page. Anyway, I think you handled that situation in the best possible way, especially if she understands your contempt for FB.

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  21. AshleyWednesday, January 30, 2013

    Hahh!!! In your defense, with all that pregnancy talk, I would have thought the same thing.

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  22. AmbsThursday, January 31, 2013

    Haha. I'm sure you weren't the only one thinking that!

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  23. DianaThursday, January 31, 2013

    Oh man! I probably would have done the same exact thing!

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  24. LaurenFriday, February 01, 2013

    Did you know I used to be a doula? I probably know (and have) all the books she's tagged! ;)

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  25. Debie GraceFriday, February 01, 2013

    Eeeeeee she didn't hate you, I hope? :D

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