Belly touching

jharring

I might be in the minority here but I love when friends and family touch my belly. People warned me of how annoying this would be, but I find myself saying "Go ahead, you can touch it". I think some people are curious and others just express their love that way. Kind of like hugging the baby before they really can. Either way, I always smile whenever anyone wants to touch the bump.

Still no stranger touches so I'm not sure how I'd feel about that.

Feel free to share your thoughts on how you've been handling the belly rubs. Maybe I'm not the only one who feels this way?

*edited for auto correct errors :P

hilarym7

Not a fan...I think I'll feel better about it when I actually have a firm pregnant belly but right now it's just pudge and it makes me feel uncomfortable.

Something that happens to me QUITE OFTEN is I see people bringing their hands out to rub my belly so I cover it and turn (sometimes run away) and they will actually try to move my arms and hands to feel OR chase me down!

These aren't kids either, these are adults!! ..........It's terrifying

gotdiesel2007

Not a fan at all. Last time someone did it I told them if they every do it again I'll hit them. Thankfully I really don't look pregnant so it is easily avoided.

NittanyPA

I will punch any fool who dares near my belly.....

I fcking hate that shit, don't touch....don't even LOOK at my belly. I cannot stress enough how much I hate it. It makes my skin crawl when people do it. I don't even like my arm touched. NO TOUCHY.

 

People have finally started to lay off my shit, for now anyway, because when they do it, I give them a titty twister. I never said you could touch my belly, just like you never said I could pinch your nipple.

 

Although I was taken aback the other day when it was a man friend that rubbed my belly. I didn't know what to do and I didn't have the heart to ball tap him, which was my first instinct....*sigh*

sweetdream2004

I do not like it when people insist on touching my belly. It drives me crazy and I just want people out of my personal space. Although, when my husband rubs or scratches my belly I love it! It feels so good!

jharring

NittanyPA said:

I will punch any fool who dares near my belly.....

I fcking hate that shit, don't touch....don't even LOOK at my belly. I cannot stress enough how much I hate it. It makes my skin crawl when people do it. I don't even like my arm touched. NO TOUCHY.

 

People have finally started to lay off my shit, for now anyway, because when they do it, I give them a titty twister. I never said you could touch my belly, just like you never said I could pinch your nipple.

 

Although I was taken aback the other day when it was a man friend that rubbed my belly. I didn't know what to do and I didn't have the heart to ball tap him, which was my first instinct....*sigh*

This made me laugh out loud. Turns out I'm just a big weirdo who is enjoying the "baby hugs."

On the flip side, I don't feel comfortable touching someone else's belly, but I'm good with them touching mine. Wouldn't it be nice if I was consistent. I'll blame pregnancy

AziaNick

I only like it when my man touches my belly. I've been sore and uncomfortable lately and it comforts me to have him rub/massage it. I DONT like it when other people touch my belly though. They just don't know how to touch it haha

itsrandiyo

I must be in the minority, because no one has reallly tried to touch my belly lol my brother has once, with no warning. Then my cousins wife poked it and said WOW it so hard, mines just flab (she's pregnant too). I didn't really like it when my brother did it, but didn't mind it being poked. But if a stanger came up to me and felt it I would probably freak out lol

stparrish

I don't mind it at all. But it's always been friends or family. I would definitely not like it if a stranger touched it.

Ckorines

I love belly rubs. But when my daughter gets here, don't effin touch her. Keep your paws to yourself.

Sanine

Last pregnancy, I was barely 3 months not showing at all, and a student's mom found out I was pregnant. She put her hand right between my hips almost to the private area. It freaked me out and I avoided that parent the best I could. Nothing like that this time. Just a drunk friend putting her hands on my belly at 14 weeks when it was still fat and not baby, saying the baby is getting big. Everyone else asked before.

mrsjones1012

Everyone who's touched mine so far have been family or friends and I haven't minded- I'm proud to show it off! Strangers might be different but no strangers have tried (yet).

biaromoy

NittanyPA said:

I will punch any fool who dares near my belly.....

I fcking hate that shit, don't touch....don't even LOOK at my belly. I cannot stress enough how much I hate it. It makes my skin crawl when people do it. I don't even like my arm touched. NO TOUCHY.

 

People have finally started to lay off my shit, for now anyway, because when they do it, I give them a titty twister. I never said you could touch my belly, just like you never said I could pinch your nipple.

 

Although I was taken aback the other day when it was a man friend that rubbed my belly. I didn't know what to do and I didn't have the heart to ball tap him, which was my first instinct....*sigh*

Omg this just made my day Hahahahaha, I wish I could 'love' this multiple times hahahahaha

sschwege

I like it provided I A) actually have a belly! Please do not rub my tummy at 4w, that's not the baby! It's friends or family.

My mother, SIL and MIL sometimes get all close to my belly and talk to the baby or kiss my tummy, I think it's sweet

lynlopez

I hate people touching me. I really dont like my husband touching me either and he knows that. I think its weird and feel uncomfortable

ashorkey

I haven't had any belly touches yet other than from my husband. I do love when he touches it because he does it as a "hello!" Or says "I love you" to her. I'm not sure how I'm going to feel about others touching my belly at all but I probably won't like it.

mommy1922

If people would ask, I'd consider it. Don't just reach out and touch me though. But like a PP said, I'm not really showing either so only people who know I'm pregnant will try it.

mommy1922

I have to think back to my pre pregnancy days... I think I was a toucher!! Oooops... :-q

Leahauc

I'm so proud now that I finally have a little belly, so I love belly rubs. I admit it was a little weird before I was showing but I love it now.

shannonota

I don't mind if people I know touch. My mom does, SO, couple of my coworkers love baby bellies. That doesn't bother me, I know them. Random people, get away or get a death stare. I had a patient ask if they could touch my belly, I asked if she would want me to touch her belly. She said no. I think she got my point. I have no filter.

gmk1784

I don't mind if people I'm close to touch my belly. It'd be a lot different if it was a random stranger at the grocery store but that hasn't happened. Yet.

melissafosmore14

I hate people touching my belly who don't ask; well anyone but hubby at this point. My hubby's grandma and brother (he is autistic, so it did not bother me as much but still awkward) have rubbed it. It is really weird to me. I am a hands off person. I really wish people would just ask first. The only one who would get a free pass is my MIL. She is so excited about every grand baby.

bookworm7495

I don't mind it, as long as I know the person. I teach high school, and several of my girls rub my belly everyday. I think it's sweet. I'm glad none of the boys have tried, bc I think that would make me feel weird. I haven't had any strangers either. I hope that doesn't happen. How inappropriate!

rnasir

I take the train to work everyday so I have to stand most of the way since it's so full... I haven't started showing really so it's hard to get people to move. It's like embarrassing for me to ask them to vacate a spot just because I can't stand... No belly touching at all I would love it though!!!

dnjmommy

Gosh I work with all women and it's like a thing around here to rub baby bellies. I hate it but I am too nice to ever say anything. It makes me very uncomfortable.

twindlej

I love it! It's only been family and close friends so far, and I like when they touch andtalkto the babies! Don't know how Id feel if a stranger came close for a rub. Probably uncomfortable cause I just don't like unknown people that close to me. I love my giant bump though so I don't mind when others do too!

ashleytiff

The only person I let do it is my friends daughter, and she knows to ask!
She's really excited and curious about it.
But adults can keep their hands off, especially ones that don't ask before attempting to touch me.
My friends 10 year old knows better than you!
I have to have 2 showers and I'm not looking forward to all the touching.

KAR8706

Im fine with daddy and family touching it, but the second a stranger tries to i don't know if i will be very nice. That is something that is super weird. Makes me wanna get a shirt that says "if you didn't put it there, don't touch it!"

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emma003

I love my family and friends touching my bump but when strangers or people I don't know well touch it I really don't like it - it makes me think of when baby is here and strangers want to look in the pram, I think I will feel the same. x

taboullio84

I let my friends and family touch. I'm not OK with strangers.. Or other men touching.

kali1213

When strangers or my patients do it, I just start rubbing their belly. You have to make sure you maintain eye contact while doing so. It makes it really awkward and hilarious!

lindsaypkelly

Just had my first stranger bump touch
In a public washroom.
Which then turned into a party/debate over the sex of the baby between her and other ladies as more and more joined in.
I finally said "aww..okay then have a nice day guys" and slipped out.

MommyTangerine

I HATE it! I have never been a fan of anyone touching me anyway...I am not a hugger or touchy person and I enjoy having my personal space. I don't even like it when I am at work and someone thinks they have to touch my hand with theirs to give me money..like...gross! So I definitely have an issue with people coming at my belly! I feel mean but I don't like it when a stranger even mentions it or asks about my pregnancy...I am a very private person for the most part and idk I guess I just feel like if I want to share a part of my life with you, I will and if I don't share with you first or invite you to ask or touch or whatever...then back off! I loved that shirt...if you didn't put it here...DON'T touch!

coachjle

I am with you first post, I love it! it is awkward when someone touches without asking but i instantly love that I have a life in me and it is amazing to others. We lost 4 pregnancies before this miracle and I am thankful everyday he is closer to being in my arms. Babies are awesome and if others want to feel him then go for it! I have always hated my midsection and for the first time I love th roundness so if you see me you can rub my belly- maybe my boy will move for you! Treasure this ladies- not everyone gets to feel this!

gotdiesel2007

coachjle said:

I am with you first post, I love it! it is awkward when someone touches without asking but i instantly love that I have a life in me and it is amazing to others. We lost 4 pregnancies before this miracle and I am thankful everyday he is closer to being in my arms. Babies are awesome and if others want to feel him then go for it! I have always hated my midsection and for the first time I love th roundness so if you see me you can rub my belly- maybe my boy will move for you! Treasure this ladies- not everyone gets to feel this!

Sorry, disagree there is nothing to treasure when someone invades my personal space.

AziaNick

Haha that's true! The probably just want to show affection and are curious, I like how you put that I don't mind, but I really only like it when my husband touches it. I haven't actually had anyone really touch my belly though. Just a few people at my baby shower and that's it. Haha

butterfly061583

I don't like anyone touching my belly unless I give them permission to. It's weird to me. I don't like to be touched period TBH it's like I can feel good and bad vibes from people's touch. I have no problem with my partner or my daughter touching though.