15 Things You Shouldn't Say to a Woman Who's Trying to Conceive
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. Source: Shutterstock
It happened so quickly for me.
Aren't you lucky! Source: NBC
You don't look infertile
I'm sorry. Can you explain what that looks like? Source: Bravo
Don't worry. You're young!
I didn't realize worrying was limited to a specific age group. Source: Paramount Pictures
There's always IVF.
Yeah, once I win the lottery. Source: NBC
Maybe it's a sign.
Or maybe it's science. Source: NBC
Relax. The worrying won't help you get pregnant.
Is that so, doctor? Source: FX
At least it's fun to try.
Yes. Scheduling sex around my ovulation and basal body temperature is a real treat. Source: Bravo
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. Source: NBC
So hubby's shooting blanks?
Yes. Please. Let's discuss my husband's sperm. Source: ABC
If this is stressing you out, wait till you become a mom.
At least that'll be a stress I enjoy. Source: NBC
Maybe you missed your window.
Because that's what every woman wants to hear.
You can always adopt.
So you can throw other offensive comments my way? Source: Warner Bros.
Well are you trying?
Nope. I'm hoping for a Virgin Mary type of conception. Source: Bravo
It could be worse.
For you, maybe. But for me this totally sucks. Source: Bravo