My grandfather called my children "an unnecessary distraction from my professional career."
I was like "Glad to know how you felt about my dad when he was growing up."
Asshole.
That legit is something that my in laws would say....
I'm super tired of hearing "wow your showing really early... I bet you're going to have twins" even after iv had more than one ultra sounds and I know it's not twins! Like seriously I can see how big I am so I don't need to hear it from you! Especially because I already feel like a fat cow... personally I feel like it's rude so shut the hell up!!
My midwife showed me something last time I was in, She measured me from pubic bone to belly button and that's supposed to tell you how many weeks you are, it's surprisingly accurate. So she said "if anyone tells you you're too big, you say your belly is perfectly sized and you have the measurements to prove it" It made me feel so much better!
Ugh. That's totally my mom! At least she's 2000 miles away. I'm one of the rare few who loves that my MIL is 6 miles away and very excited to meet my baby girl!
Me too my MIL and stepMIL are great! And will be amazing grandmas. My mom on the other hand...
Hate to beat a dead horse, but if one more person starts a sentence with "just wait" I think I might punch them in the face! I was at a friend's house for dinner the other night and her SIL was there, who had a baby 6 weeks ago, so when she asked how I was feeling, I was actually honest with her. So then her husband butts in with "just wait until the 2nd trimester, you'll feel so much better!" and I was like, not helpful, dude, I'm in my 2nd trimester and still feel like crap. So then the wifey says to me "just wait until the 3rd trimester, when you're REALLY uncomfortable."
I guess I appreciate that people share their experiences, just like with some of the more unpleasant postpartum stuff, it's helpful to know what one could expect. but every pregnancy is different so telling me with any degree of certainty that this will or won't happen is frustrating.
Also annoyed with the receptionist at my OB's office who seems completely clueless. I called in last week due to some concerns about cramping, told her I was 16 weeks, and which doctor I've been seeing. So she asks me if I'm on my "cycle" and if the cramping could be related to my period. WTF?? What part of me being pregnant did you not get?!?
"Oh, just wait.." In response to anything.. Breastfeeding, sleeping, traveling, my marriage... Yeah, I will wait and see when I get there. I can be positive and have goals in mind, sure it won't go how I expect but that's with anything in life. I hate sharing my ideas and dreams and people crushing them with that stupid little sentence.
I hate when people ask if I'm going to have a "natural" birth. It seems like such a personal decision, and frankly, no one's business but mine, DH's, and my doctor's.
If you had no part in making the baby, and will have no part in delivering the baby, you need not be concerned with how he/she exits my body!
Fur daughter: 02/2011 Human sons: 11/2015 & 05/2017 *formerly kayemjay*
This is not remotely newsworthy, but I get super SUPER stabby when people repeatedly ask how I'm feeling. Like every day or every other day or something. I feel like there is no acceptable response to this question. I'm feeling great, just as I have been the last 17 times you asked me because, yes I am super lucky, no I am not a freak of nature. Or alternatively, I feel like garbage, thanks, just like the last 17 times you've asked me because I'm having a baby and my body hates everything I try to eat. Or how about, I felt great yesterday, but today I have already puked 3 times for no apparent reason. Is that what you want to hear? I usually just respond as I would if someone asked me that and I weren't pregnant. "I'm fine, thanks, how are you feeling?" I texted that to my MIL today because she's on my last nerve already and I think she got pissed.
Had to say this to my mom who is usually great. I told her I have to clean the gutters. She asked can you call H to do it, concerning I want H no where near me or my house no I won't call him. It a one story ranch. I won't be that high and I have neighbors who work opposite shift from each other so one is usually home. I will be fine mom, pregnant not disabled. OK I am a sweaty dripping mess from mowing, which I also did by myself just fine. I am going to take a cold shower.
I've gained a whopping 5 lbs so far and I still just have bloat for the most part. I'm really annoyed with the "oh, I thought you were further along", "wow, you popped early". I'm not huge. I'm 5'2" and fairly thin so this babe is going to be mostly all belly just like my last pregnancy. I missed the memo of its appropriate to comment on anyone's weight I guess.
We are having a second boy. Everyone keeps saying: oooo but you are so wide. You are so sick. You look like you are haveing a girl! Grandma tells me that everytime we meet. After she was the one who said that i should not be sad that it's another boy. We never said that we are upset . We wished for a girl. But knew our chances were 50/50. And we were prepared. Come on grandma! And the baby is healthy by now! So why would I be sad?
If it's a girl you should name her Sopfiaaaaaa: why so she has the same name as a million other other girls this year? Beautiful name but no thank you.
You're not finding out the sex? How will you plan, what will you buy? Makes sure the crib will match pink just in case: I will buy every other color in the rainbow thank you. If a little girl loves pink that great but let's not start off on the most gender stereotypical foot shall we?
I just had a really weird interaction with a work friend. It's not worth it's own thread, so here is shall lie.
She asked me how many weeks (19) and then started rubbing my belly and was like "it's all happening here" (??) and then I was like, "well, it's mostly happening here" and pointed below my belly. And she was like, "The baby may be there, but everything is changing up here." And then continues to rub my belly? Ummmm, seriously. WHY are you massaging my fat and organs right now?
I wish someone would start rubbing the belly or breasts of the next person who does that to them and report back what the response was. It's not going to be me, but I wish I had that level of sass. lol.
I actually did rub her belly back and mentioned that it was awkward having her rub my fat, but she just lol-ed and I am quite sure it will only be a few days before she does it again.
I swear I will rub the belly of any man I work with if they muster the nerve to touch me. Work is not a place for touchy-feely. Ever.
My MIL keeps rubbing the organ blump and I'm not sure what to do about it. I don't hate it, but it seems really weird.
OMG a work friend yesterday poked my belly and commented "still squishy!" WTF MATE?
I just had a really weird interaction with a work friend. It's not worth it's own thread, so here is shall lie.
She asked me how many weeks (19) and then started rubbing my belly and was like "it's all happening here" (??) and then I was like, "well, it's mostly happening here" and pointed below my belly. And she was like, "The baby may be there, but everything is changing up here." And then continues to rub my belly? Ummmm, seriously. WHY are you massaging my fat and organs right now?
I wish someone would start rubbing the belly or breasts of the next person who does that to them and report back what the response was. It's not going to be me, but I wish I had that level of sass. lol.
I starting rubbing my SIL's belly back. She rubs mine all the time and I had had enough. She just told me to stop because people will think she's pregnant. I told her I wouldn't mind her rubbing my belly if she asked first, but she still keeps going for it and I keep rubbing her's back. I might have to do it creepier next time because it seems to be losing it's effect.
"Do you have a scale? Are you keeping an eye on your weight?"
"Most people don't experience morning sickness so long...."
"Let me do that! You're tired..."
It's not like I tried to gain ten pounds in my first trimester, and really have no clue how it happened as I don't pig out and I do eat healthy. As far as my puking every morning, it makes me feel bad enough, don't make me feel like I'm super unhealthy or some kind of freak because I still have rough mornings! And just because I'm pregnant doesn't mean I can't do anything!
Re: Annoying Things You're Tired of Hearing....
She measured me from pubic bone to belly button and that's supposed to tell you how many weeks you are, it's surprisingly accurate. So she said "if anyone tells you you're too big, you say your belly is perfectly sized and you have the measurements to prove it"
It made me feel so much better!
Human sons: 11/2015 & 05/2017
*formerly kayemjay*
I'm not huge. I'm 5'2" and fairly thin so this babe is going to be mostly all belly just like my last pregnancy.
I missed the memo of its appropriate to comment on anyone's weight I guess.
You're not finding out the sex? How will you plan, what will you buy? Makes sure the crib will match pink just in case: I will buy every other color in the rainbow thank you. If a little girl loves pink that great but let's not start off on the most gender stereotypical foot shall we?
I swear I will rub the belly of any man I work with if they muster the nerve to touch me. Work is not a place for touchy-feely. Ever.
My MIL keeps rubbing the organ blump and I'm not sure what to do about it. I don't hate it, but it seems really weird.
OMG a work friend yesterday poked my belly and commented "still squishy!" WTF MATE?
I starting rubbing my SIL's belly back. She rubs mine all the time and I had had enough. She just told me to stop because people will think she's pregnant. I told her I wouldn't mind her rubbing my belly if she asked first, but she still keeps going for it and I keep rubbing her's back. I might have to do it creepier next time because it seems to be losing it's effect.
"Most people don't experience morning sickness so long...."
"Let me do that! You're tired..."
It's not like I tried to gain ten pounds in my first trimester, and really have no clue how it happened as I don't pig out and I do eat healthy. As far as my puking every morning, it makes me feel bad enough, don't make me feel like I'm super unhealthy or some kind of freak because I still have rough mornings! And just because I'm pregnant doesn't mean I can't do anything!