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Using the term Preggy ect.

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Re: Using the term Preggy ect.

  • I dno why but I snap on preggo!
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  • I won't snap, but I hate preggo, preggers, and preggy. I'm pregNANT damn it. I blame Juno entirely. Years before that movie came out, we were using it in chat rooms, and I mean when I was like...15/16 so four years ago or so. And THEN it was cute. But now? Ugh, I hate it so.
  • HATE it. That and "preggo." I wouldn't be offended, it just sounds so tacky and gharish to me.
  • holy crap, i wish this thread would go away. i think everyone's point has been made. at this point, no one is adding any unique comments/thoughts.

    can we let it die?


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  • Mmmm... Prego...

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  • ditto!  I absolutely can't stand when people say "we're pregnant!"  It's physically impossible for a man to become pregnant, so why would people say "WE'RE pregnant"?!!!
  • In casual conversation with hubby and family, it doesn't bother me one bit. It just rubs me the wrong way when acquaintances say it.
  • imagekimbarnes83:

    How bored are we that we have to get our panties in a bunch because someone doesn't use the proper term, "Pregnant" to define us. 

    HOW SMUG CAN YOU BE!?

    Quit taking yourselves so seriously.  Yes, it's a beautiful thing but there's nothing wrong with having some humor and using slang words.

    I'm pretty sure everyone knows when slang is appropriate and when it's not.

    Ditto!

    It's a slang term.  Use it, don't use it, like it, don't like it...who cares.  There are a ton of things we don't like and wish people didn't use, but again, who can you control? - Yourself!  So don't use it if you don't want to.  Ignore it when someone uses it and you don't like it.  Pretty simple IMO.  Oops, maybe someone doesn't like IMO, so forgive me, that's "in my opinion."

     "Get over it or die angry.  I'll be fine regardless." ~ My brilliant Mother

  • Seriously ladies, we are pregnant, prego, preggers, whatever you would like to call it. I know the hormones are raging and you do not feel the greatest, but LIGHTEN UP! Now is not the time to be so consumed about words that others use to describe being pregnant. If you don't like them, don't use them. But don't get all bent out of shape when others want to. Who cares? There are so many other relevant issues that matter more than stupid stuff like this. Also, if your man is proud enough to say that "we are pregnant", my God, LET HIM!! If he chooses to be involved in the pregnancy and the baby's life, than HE is in this too. Some ladies would probably be thrilled to have a "we" instead of just "her". So...I know I probably "offended" a few people with this...but honestly, I'm "adult" enough to say "I don't care!"
  • imagemrsh0606:
    I am not "preggy, preggers or prego".  i am pregnant.
    This. I feel exactly the same.  That is my pregnancy pet peeve. 
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  • My God, I had to stop reading. First of all if you can't even write a proper sentence and your saying that it's not adult of someone to say preggy or whatever they want then that's a really bad example. I'll probably call pacifiers - binkies and things of that sort. It's my freaking choice what I want to refer to things as so anyone who has a problem with that can get over it. Plus my husband and I are one person in the eyes of God and therefore I find it perfectly acceptable to say we are preggy. So how about you all worry about yourselves and stop acting like your above everyone. I'm really so sick of people getting all bent out of shape over something as stupid as a "nickname" for a medical term. We all do it all the time with other terms. I just get a little upset over this because I was attacked for it once on here while I was just looking for a little support. However I had to reform to what everyone else wanted from me if I wanted support. Ok, rant over.

  • Ditto Ditto for me! Aside from strangers who shouldn't be addressing anyone in such an informal manner, I don't have a problem with it at all.  Why?  Only my opinion here (so let's not get excited)...

    "Preggo/Preggie/Preggers" is a derivative of the word Pregnant, which is an absolutely beautiful word witih such positive and jubulent connotations, and one my hubby (that's right - hubby) and I have been striving to identify ourselves with for years.  So, I personally can't understand what could be so offensive about it, except that some individuals may not want to be addressed by their physical condition but rather their name or maybe their disposition. (When I returned from the Caribbean, I reveled in being called "Coppertone Girl", incidently.)

    I also think intent and deliverer should be considered... A dear sweet friend calling you "Preggie" isn't doing so to be offensive.

     

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    Ditto Ditto for me! Aside from strangers who shouldn't be addressing anyone in such an informal manner, I don't have a problem with it at all.  Why?  Only my opinion here (so let's not get excited)...

    "Preggo/Preggie/Preggers" is a derivative of the word Pregnant, which is an absolutely beautiful word witih such positive and jubulent connotations, and one my hubby (that's right - hubby) and I have been striving to identify ourselves with for years.  So, I personally can't understand what could be so offensive about it, except that some individuals may not want to be addressed by their physical condition but rather their name or maybe their disposition. (When I returned from the Caribbean, I reveled in being called "Coppertone Girl", incidently.)

    I also think intent and deliverer should be considered... A dear sweet friend calling you "Preggie" isn't doing so to be offensive.

     

    My thoughts exactly. :) 

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  • imagemrsh0606:
    I am not "preggy, preggers or prego".  i am pregnant.

    I agree. Prego really irks me.

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  • I've already gotten chastised for using the term "prego" on my very first post I ever wrote and let me tell you, you ladies are VERY INTIMIDATING! Isn't this supposed to be a site where I can go to for some advice and support?  Aren't I supposed to be able to connect with those who are going through the same issues as myself? To be honest, I won't use the term anymore, but damn, some of you need to back off and chill out!  It's just an abbreviation for goodness sakes.  And I also want to thank those of you who are actually welcoming and helpful.  I truly do appreciate that aspect of these boards.
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    I've already gotten chastised for using the term "prego" on my very first post I ever wrote and let me tell you, you ladies are VERY INTIMIDATING! Isn't this supposed to be a site where I can go to for some advice and support?  Aren't I supposed to be able to connect with those who are going through the same issues as myself? To be honest, I won't use the term anymore, but damn, some of you need to back off and chill out!  It's just an abbreviation for goodness sakes.  And I also want to thank those of you who are actually welcoming and helpful.  I truly do appreciate that aspect of these boards.

    Did you lurk before posting?  I swear I'm not being snarky, but it's always a  good idea to lurk before posting on any message board to get the "feel" of things.  Kind of like in college, with different dorms or different fraternities and sororities having their own "flavors", message boards develop social norms.  There is a HUGE amount of support and advice to be found here, but some of us really dislike the term and lurking for a little while will you give you the feel for stuff like that.  Other message boards are much more forgiving and have their own feel, too.  American Pregnancy Association's message boards are definitely "preggo-friendly", and much more unicorns and rainbows than here.  Baby Gaga caters to a younger crowd and again, is "preggo-friendly."  YOu just have to know your audience :)

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  • I don't mind.  It is the intent of the person speaking that matters and how can we judge someone's heart?

    Should we be offended by Frisco for San Francisco?  Or a million other slang terms?

    Gosh, by golly, aren't there so many other issues in our society more pressing than being so easily offended?  Just sayin'....

  • I couldn't care less!  To each their own... who am I to say what a woman can or cannot call her pregnancy.
    ~Married- 10.20.2007~ TTC Since- 4.3.2009 ~BFP#1- 8.25.2009 ~ Missed M/C and D&C-10.9.2009 ~BFP#2-8.12.2010 ~ EDD- 4.20.2011~ It
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