Patience for the mindless folks

Pro tip for anyone talking to a pregnant woman: Please refrain from saying stuff like “Don’t complain about your pregnancy!” “Be grateful you can at least carry a child!” “It’s only gonna get worse from here!” Etc.

Please stop trying to invalidate how I feel. I’m pregnant. It’s not rainbows and butterflies. It’s disabling back pain, heavy nausea, and so many other crappy symptoms I can’t even get into. Not every single pregnancy is the same. Don’t try to compare my pregnancy to yours, or your friend’s. I don’t care. Just stop.