FORTY-SOMETHING AWESOME DUDE WITH AN EARRING and I are standing in the elevator. He surveys me.

FSAD: Boy!

Me: Actually, it’s supposed to be a girl.

FSAD: Hmmm. You’re carrying in front and kind of away from you …  I think it’s a boy.

Me: Well, maybe! But the sonogram did say girl.

FSAD: Eh, who knows what they miss on those things? Besides, your husband must want a boy.

Me: He says he’s excited–

FSAD: Ha! Yeah: [mocking voice] “As long as it’s healthy,” right? That’s what they say. 

Me: OK! Good night!