YOU CAN PICK YOUR NOSE. . .

My lump of cells is still in its first trimester.  Therefore, there is still a one in six chance that I won't carry successfully.  Many women choose to keep their pregnancy a complete secret until into their second trimester.  I agree with this policy.  Mostly.

There are some people in life that are more easily handled with the truth of the matter. . .

My friend Ray-Ray (I will not use real names in this blog - primarily to protect my innocent friends and family) is getting married in November.  I happen to be her head chick, so I will be donning an appropriately colored masterpiece for the occasion.  Logically, it is best that she knows that her shower-throwing, bouquet-holding, train-adjusting hand-maiden will be the size of a small monument for the event.  The fact that she is one of my best friends is also a plus.

It is also important to have some veteran input.  Your partner is good for support - or should be.  Your good friends are also equal to the task.  But, sometimes, you just need a quick answer.  One that you don't have to sift through eleventy-four websites to get.  For this dedicated post, I suggest choosing a good friend that you trust, who is also a mother, OR a family member who has a monkey of her own, other than your mother.  These ladies know they can't squeal and they know why.  They are invaluable annals of gestational goodies.  (Hehehe.  I just said annals.)

<IMAGINE THAT I INSERTED A PICTURE OF A TREASURE CHEST FILLED WITH PREGNANT WOMEN HERE>

If something happens and I can't see this pregnancy to term, I will have the best support crew possible.  Think about that.

REVIEW:  Pick your nose secret-keepers carefully.  They are your support crew and driving force.