Seven…six…five…?

I was walking down the street today and an older woman stopped me to wish me well on my apparent pregnancy. She told me she has been working as a midwife at a hospital for 40 years. Then, looking at me with an experienced eye, she said, “Seven months, huh?” I smiled (what else could I do) and said, “Not quite.” “Ahh, six months!” she proclaimed, wished me well, and went off on her way. I didn’t bother telling her I was barely 5 months pregnant. I guess I’ve got a loooong way to go…