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  • (Not) Very Superstitious. Writing's On the Blog

     

    I realize that announcing one's pregnancy in the first trimester is contrary to most rulebooks. And customs. And advice from parents, friends, strangers, pets, and with Archer I'm pretty sure I waited, well, a couple months at least before I told anyone (besides my immediate family) but here's the thing-- I'm excited. I'm excited and let's be honest, people, I'm kind of a tell-all kind of girl.

     

    "Aren't you supposed to wait three months before you tell anyone?"

     

    "It's too early! You're supposed to wait!"

     

    "I would congratulate you, but it's kind of too early, isn't it?" 

     

    "Aren't you afraid of telling people?"

     

    All of these are valid questions and/or philosophies. After all, the first three-months can be risky, and I totally understand a couple's choice to wait before announcing their pregnancy to the universe.

     

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rebecca woolf

Rebecca Woolf in LA

Who says becoming a mom means succumbing to laser tattoo removal and moving to the suburbs? This young writer and mother of one gives it to you Straight From the Bottle.

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