YOU think it's weird??

Dear, sweet, beloved JudyBat: You're not the only one. Even a few years ago, if you'd ask me to make a list of all the things I'd never do in life, pregnancy would have been at the top of the list, eclipsed only by scuba diving at night, coming out to my father and dunking on a regulation-height rim. Guess which one is left? (Here's a hint: My father and stepmother are coming to visit next week, and they're not exactly going to be surprised by the sleeping arrangements.)

The idea of being pregnant terrifies me. Actually, no, that's wrong. The idea of giving birth terrifies me. But for some reason, as I've my 30s and seen more of my friends have kids and experienced all the wonders of parenting, the idea of being pregnant has become, well, sort of exciting. And I don't think that's just wanting to be the center of attention. Although I do enjoy that. Say what you will about the stereotypes we all have about women and their biological clocks: I'm actually looking forward to the detox that begins on my birthday: No coffee, no sugar, no wine. Doesn't that sound like fun? And here's the scary thing -- I kinda, sorta can't wait! Tell me that's not hormones at work.

So stop worrying about thinking odd thoughts when I'm pregnant. We're all going to think it's odd. Especially when we get to the point where I need maternity clothes. You were lucky: You had my massive clothes to wear. Do they even make pregnancy-wear in my size???