The 300.

     300. That’s the extra amount of calories a pregnant woman is supposed to take in every day. Admittedly, that is an average, but for the most part it’s true. There are some more specific calorie calculators out there, but nothing really compares to the advice of an obstetrician. Only 300 calories more than normal is recommended during pregnancy. Considering the fact that a 2000 calorie diet is recommended, 300 calories isn’t much more. But maybe that amount should be increased, and here’s why:
     I’ve already written about the dissatisfaction my wife is experiencing with her body. She’s five months pregnant now and no one can tell. It just looks like she has a little tiny beer belly. By the way, there are apparently no circumstances under which telling your wife she looks like she has a tiny little beer belly can be interpreted as a positive thing. The weird part is that during a conversation with a non-pregnant couple, the woman knew that 300 was the magic number for calories. How do women just know that? That’s so foreign to me! I’m not sure what 300 calories looks like, much less that it was the extra amount a pregnant woman should eat.
     But let me warn all men everywhere: it is not your job to restrict her calorie intake. While some women may use pregnancy as an excuse to stop dieting, that’s their prerogative, not yours. If you don’t believe me, just try coming between her and her food. Just try. I dare you.