There’s nothing like being pregnant to have every old wives’ tale ever thought of or dreamed of trotted out for your edification. Some of these old wives’ tales are funny. Some are silly. Some are terrifying. Still others are hugely misleading. Here are some that I heard during my pregnancy. Don’t look at a mouse when you’re pregnant — if you do, your baby will be born with a hairy birthmark. If you get really angry, your baby will be born angry. If you have any desire to stuff your swollen feet in high heels, you’ll have a cross-eyed baby. … Continue reading →