My favorite question ever...

iHeartHimMore

Why is it that whenever anyone asks when I'm due or how far along I am, the next question out of their mouth is "Are you excited?"

Um, really? ?

I think the next time someone says it I'm going to say - "No, asshat. ?I could care less about my baby. ?In fact, I really can't be bothered to raise a kid. ?Do you want it?"?

JRS72206

Do it! I dare you. 

llking_2984

That would be classic if you said that. I would love to see peoples faces if you do.

It's just like Lynchies statement about was the baby planned. Where do people get these comments?

cwhip77

You should just kind of shrug and say, "Meh" and walk away.  ~

asianbymarriage

LMAO!!! Please, please do it and tell us what the person says... priceless!

CinemaGoddess

Ditto what Deb said. 

 

cmcmillan

I got so sick of people asking me what I was having, and since we didn't find out I got to the point where I would say "a baby".  One woman even told me I was rude for not finding out the babies sex, my asst manager had to step between us, I was ready to go for her neck. 

husky422

iHeartHimMore:

Why is it that whenever anyone asks when I'm due or how far along I am, the next question out of their mouth is "Are you excited?"

Um, really?  

uh oh...i'm guilty of that. i think it comes from (for me anyway) that it's such a big change, it's hard to fathom. 

babyaustin725

I would always get:

Stranger:  When are you due?

Me:  July 25th

Stranger:  Do you know what you're having?

Me:  Yes, a boy

Stranger:  Do you have a name picked out?

Me:  Yes

Stranger:  Well, what is it?

Me:  Tillman

Stranger:  Oh, that's, um...interesting.

Me:  Screw You (okay, not really, but I wanted to...MYOB!)

 

iHeartHimMore

husky422:

iHeartHimMore:

Why is it that whenever anyone asks when I'm due or how far along I am, the next question out of their mouth is "Are you excited?"

Um, really? ?

uh oh...i'm guilty of that. i think it comes from (for me anyway) that it's such a big change, it's hard to fathom.?

You're forgiven T. ?

nykola

UGH! So annoying! I'll admit though I think I've asked it before pre-pregnancy. NEVER AGAIN THOUGH! ?Pregnancy hormones have made me pretty snarky though. ?If someone asked me if I was excited, I'd answer calmly, "Nope. Not at all." ?It makes the convo even MORE awkward ;-)?

llking_2984

baby_austin7/25:

I would always get:

Stranger:  When are you due?

Me:  July 25th

Stranger:  Do you know what you're having?

Me:  Yes, a boy

Stranger:  Do you have a name picked out?

Me:  Yes

Stranger:  Well, what is it?

Me:  Tillman

Stranger:  Oh, that's, um...interesting.

Me:  Screw You (okay, not really, but I wanted to...MYOB!)

 

I think that's happened to me at least 2-3 times a week. Get over it people. It's my baby, my name. It's like they are so excited for you until they hear the name you picked out. BTW, I love the name Tillman. =]

Jas*sGirl

cwhip77:

You should just kind of shrug and say, "Meh" and walk away.  ~

 

HAHA THIS!!!

babyaustin725

llking_2984:

I think that's happened to me at least 2-3 times a week. Get over it people. It's my baby, my name. It's like they are so excited for you until they hear the name you picked out. BTW, I love the name Tillman. =]

Thanks, it was my grandfather's name.  I was name for my great-grandmother, so I always wanted to name my boy what she did.  I think it's a good solid name, but I guess since it's not James, Mark, Matthew, it's "odd."  Whatevs.

Alli923

I'm guilty too.  I asked Tami this at one of the Jones' GTG before Addy came along and as soon as it came out of my mouth I realized it was the dumbest, most insensitive question ever!!  Sorry Tami! 

Never again will I ask someone that!

Rebekah Erler

You should just totally straight-faced say:

 "Actually no, I'm really dreading it."  And just stare at them waiting for a response. 

IkesHawaiian06

cmcmillan:

I got so sick of people asking me what I was having, and since we didn't find out I got to the point where I would say "a baby".  One woman even told me I was rude for not finding out the babies sex, my asst manager had to step between us, I was ready to go for her neck. 

We didn't find out either and I got so tired of people asking that when people asked I responded "a giraffe" or some other type of animal and walked away. I think people just didn't know what to say, so they left me alone. My MIL thought it was dumb we didn't find out. I told DH, "even if I wanted to know the sex of the baby now, I'm not going to just to spite her!" :-)

kaskade

I'm totally guilty of this one.  I think part if it is I know I'm so excited for their baby to come [when I'm talking to friends] that it's the first thing I think to ask...but of course afterward I always think what a stupid thing for me to ask!

I think all the suggested responses above are hilarious.  And I'm placing this in my "things not to say to pregnant ladies" file.

Seattle_JiLLn

Yeah, what a weird question.  I like your answer!

My weirdest one was a friend said "did you tell your mom?" and I said yes.  She said "how did she react?"  Um, she was pissed off?  I mean how is your mom supposed to react? 

Or maybe she actually said "is she happy for you?"

either way, it was a strange question.