Things we say to make us feel better...

For women:
It's good luck if it rains on your wedding day.
Translation:
You've got to take something positive out of your 'special day' if you have no sunny photos, a wet dress and damp guests.

For men:
Girl sperm is stronger than boy sperm.
Translation:
Don't feel bad that your family surname may not make it through the next generation, at least your taddies are strong swimmers.

The fact that my second child is a girl in no way enters into this. You never know, she might become a Thoroughly Modern Woman and keep her own surname.

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