14th
The Deli Debate
If you’re pregnant or have been around someone who’s pregnant there’s a good chance you know about all the food restrictions. By far the biggest pain in the ass is the no deli meat rule. Most docs tell you to avoid it completely, some say to heat it up in the microwave, and my wife’s doc actually told her that it’s fine to eat deli meat as long is it’s not from a sketchy source (not sure what that means, maybe finding it underneath your couch?).
Whatever the case may be, it seems safest to avoid it. But I just can’t seem to stop suggesting it to my wife as a lunch option. I’m somewhat forgetful, so it’s partly that, but I think on a deeper level I’m just pushing her buttons? Not without being provoked of course.
This morning she was mad because she couldn’t find anything to wear, then she was mad because the cat wouldn’t stop meowing, then she was mad because she couldn’t find anything for lunch. So I suggested a deli sandwich. Wrong move. She ripped me a new one. But we kissed and made up 2 minutes later. That’s the beauty of pregnancy emotions, they’re quick to come and quick to leave. And an easy scapegoat.
