For some couples, it only takes one romp in the hay to get pregnant. For others it takes quite a bit more time and a lot more effort. While you may want to offer them your baby-making words of wisdom, it's best to think before you speak. Sometimes the most well-intended comments can be the most offensive. So next time you sit down with a couple that's trying to conceive, make sure to keep these thoughts to yourself.
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It happened so quickly for me.
Aren't you lucky!
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You don't look infertile
I'm sorry. Can you explain what that looks like?
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Don't worry. You're young!
I didn't realize worrying was limited to a specific age group.
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There's always IVF.
Yeah, once I win the lottery.
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Maybe it's a sign.
Or maybe it's science.
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Relax. The worrying won't help you get pregnant.
Is that so, doctor?
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At least it's fun to try.
Yes. Scheduling sex around my ovulation and basal body temperature is a real treat.
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You shouldn't have put your career before family.
Who says I did?
You're lucky you don't have kids.
That's not what I would consider lucky.
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So hubby's shooting blanks?
Yes. Please. Let's discuss my husband's sperm.
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If this is stressing you out, wait till you become a mom.
At least that'll be a stress I enjoy.
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Maybe you missed your window.
Because that's what every woman wants to hear.
You can always adopt.
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Well are you trying?
Nope. I'm hoping for a Virgin Mary type of conception.
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It could be worse.
For you, maybe. But for me this totally sucks.
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