We're all going to be on the edge of our seats during the month of July in anticipation of the royal baby announcement, and as long as we're totally plugged in at all times, it shouldn't take too long for us to hear the news that a little prince or princess has arrived.

Wait for it -- Kate Middleton's baby news will be announced via Twitter, which is definitely a major step into the future as far as royal tradition goes.

Yep. Twitter. How chic.

I was pretty surprised when I found this picture of Kate Middleton's baby bump at roughly six months into her pregnancy. It seems as though she's constantly being criticized for having a barely-there baby bump, but, look! It's totally there. And quite adorable, if I do say so myself.

She may not be as big as other pregnant celebrities, but that's because -- GASP! -- not all women are exactly the same. Therefore all pregnant women will never look exactly the same. Shocking, I know.

Let's analyze this a bit further, shall we? Here are 6 pregnant celebrities during their sixth month of pregnancy.

She only has a few months to go before her royal baby arrives, which is why it really shouldn't come as a huge surprise that Kate Middleton hired a maid to take care of things like cleaning, cooking, and tidying up around the palace. (All the stuff the Duchess has no business concerning herself with.)

And the lucky lady who landed the job comes highly recommended, too. Forty-two-year-old Antonella Fresolone has reportedly snagged the role, and she happens to be one of Queen Elizabeth's "top three housemaids."

Even though she still has a few months to go before giving birth, reports say that Kate Middleton is planning baby number two -- yes, already.

While she had a horrible first trimester, you know, with morning sickness so bad it landed her in the hospital, apparently her pregnancy has been a piece of cake now that she's over that hurdle, which is one of the reasons she might not hesitate to give her first born a sibling sooner rather than later.

OMG! Could it really be true? After hearing reports that Kate Middleton bought a blue stroller for her baby (a Bugaboo, to be exact), there is new speculation that she and Prince William may be expecting a son -- as in a little prince, as in a future king!

I know, I know, up until this point, the general consensus seems to have been that Kate is expecting a baby girl. But come on -- why on earth would she purchase a stroller in a gender specific shade like blue if she isn't pregnant with a boy? (If she did actually buy the thing, of course. There's a chance it's nothing but a rumor.)

TIME is calling the shots on the 100 most influential people in the world again. The site released their annual list of biggest movers and shakers, from artists and leaders to pioneers, titans, and icons, and whodathunk ... Kate Middleton made the cut as an "icon." Well, it's an obvious choice. We're all well aware that the Duchess is admired around the globe for her sense of style, regal demeanor, lovely disposition, and the most basic fact that she's Prince William's wife. But as iconic as she has become in such a short period of time, is she really influential ... yet?

Let's not kid ourselves. At this point, she's only an icon because of the position she's in. Not necessarily because of who she is.

Ooh-la-la! Queen Elizabeth should probably cover her ears so she doesn't hear about this -- Kate Middleton received pregnancy lingerie as a gift, and she's reportedly "delighted" with her new unmentionables. (Gasp!)

Designer Lorna Drew, of Lorna Drew Nursing Lingerie, sent Kate an ivory satin Alexa bra and brief, and also an Amy bra and brief in a rose pattern. Both are from her latest collection, and she had a good reason for why she thought the Duchess of Cambridge needed to add a little flavor to her undergarments.

Why didn't I think of this before? It's so obviously time to compare Kim Kardashian's weight gain with Kate Middleton's. Join in the fun, everyone. Who is having the healthier pregnancy? Hungry-hungry-hippo Kim or "mommyrexic" Kate? Who's wearing the baby bump better?

Some are saying Kim's got the more healthy pregnant body, because you're supposed to get all big and squishy like that during pregnancy, aren't you? Others say it's Kate, because she's gaining weight gradually -- oh, no, actually, people are saying Kate is not gaining enough and obviously starving herself. Which is it, people?