I'm only 5'1", so this baby has no where to go but out. But geez I am sick of all the comments!!
The worst is when someone asks when I'm due and I say "March 3rd" and they act all shocked! Like "Oh you've got a ways to go!" Did you think I was going to say tomorrow? I'm 6 months pregnant, what do you expect me to look like?!?!
I'm tempted to start telling people my due date is February 3rd just so they lay off me. At this point, if someone asks me if I'm having twins, I may be tempted to punch them!
Re: RANT - people commenting on how "big" I am!
I know I try not to be upset, but you know, with pregnancy you don't always get a choice on what upsets you
It's especially hard with co-workers, they aren't strangers so I can't be rude, but I'm like "ok, I get it, I'm big."
Awww... (((hugs))) This is why you asked if I am showing.
Just today the checker at my local grocery store noticed I was pregnant. But really she overheard my conversation. When she looked at my belly she asked me how far I was. Then I got the standard, "Wow! You're big! You having twins?"
While I welcome a double blessing, as of right now the US only shows 1. So I just say, "Yeah, I am." And smile.
Just take it in stride. Smile. Keep moving.
Make a pregnancy ticker
Try to let it go. I know it's easier said than done. I've experienced the same thing. I was in the grocery store and two tweens called me fat. I'm obviously pregnant. It pissed me off, but I kept my mouth shut.
If anything just tell them what you wrote, "i'm six months, what do you expect?"
I dunno what about if she told you her childs age in months? Pot. Meet Kettle.
Personally, for me, I think it is normal to be upset over this. It also depends on how often it is happening. I was upset about this yesterday when I had two colleagues point out how big I am, and then another colleague ask about twins.
People can be so obnoxious. I really don't think that most people realize how RUDE it is to comment to a pregnant woman on how big they are! I mean, as if I wasn't already self-conscious enough about gaining baby weight, thanks for pointing out how much I've gained... Jerk.
I worked at a huge hotel when I was pg with my first daughter and I must have gotten those comments a dozen times a day. I was already having a terrible night one day and when this really well-meaning guy commented on my size again, I burst into tears. I have never seen anyone more embarrassed or flustered before or since! lol
We all have our moments of maybe we should let it go but MAN does it bother us. Love the call out.
I get the same thing, I completely understand the annoyance.
I know that people don't intend to be rude, so I am polite about it, but inside, after hearing it 4 or 5 times in a day, it is really irritating.
BFP 12/19/08- DS born 8/25/09 9lbs2oz via Zavanelli Maneuver
BFP 8/26/11- Missed miscarriage discovered 10/19/11 at 11w2d, measured at 9 weeks gestation w/ no HB. D&C 10/21/11
BFP 3/17/12 at 12dpo CP 3/21/12
BFP 4/23/12 at 10dpo Stick my little one! Beta #1: 83.3 @ 13dpo Beta #2: 197.7 @ 15dpo
Our little man is getting bigger every day!
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This happens to me all the time, especially at work. I try not to get too upset about it but mostly it's just more annoying than anything else.
Married to SAJ since 8/6/11
BFP #1: 1/23/12 mc: 2/19/12
BFP #2: 6/20/12
I've gotten the same comments for all three pregnancies. I'm short too, so my belly just goes out...fast!
It really bothered me the first time around and hurt my feelings, like people were calling me fat. The second time around I started to realize that people are always surprised by pregnant bellies and I think they're always bigger than they think they should be. (Noticed this with my SIL's bump too.)
This time, I just really don't care. This is the way my body grows and carries a baby. When people make dumb/offensive comments, I just smile and say "thanks" sweetly and know how sarcastic I'm being in my own head.
Try to remember what an amazing thing your body is doing and yes...our bellies are going to get big, embrace it!
If anyone insinuates you are "big" when asking your EDD, I vote you tell them you were due two months ago. That'll shut 'em up. Heh.
Lol this is brilliant!