I used to hate when people said "just wait until LO is here"

Adam'sGirl

I had to catch myself from saying it to my 20-week pg co-worker this morning. I've been up 3-4 times a night almost every night the last three weeks, and haven't complained at all. This morning, she is complaining of being dead tired because she didn't sleep this night. I almost said it, but remembered how much I hated when people said it to me. I feel bad for her, but she really has no idea what is ahead.

Trixie6717

I have to stop myself too.

Jes.Pup

So true! I had no idea what I was in for at the time either.

us+1

me too - my cousin is pregnant and her facebook status ALWAYS says "didn't sleep a wink last night, my back hurts" or "so tired this morning because i had to get up twice to pee last night"

ugh.  it is soooo hard not to tell her that she has nooooo idea whats coming for her.

sunnyday016

Ugh-I HATED when people used to say that to me.  But it's definitely harder once the baby is born!

BitterOldHag

I just laugh at them in my head but I'm mean like that.

erino&chrish

sunnyday016:

Ugh-I HATED when people used to say that to me.  But it's definitely harder once the baby is born!

This.

DNK777

I catch myself wanting to say it too.  I think I was pretty realistic on what to expect.  I have a friend who is due in March and I really think she has no idea.  I keep giving her the side-eye when she talks about all of the stuff she can't wait to do after the baby is born.

lwrigley2000

I always hated that comment b/c I knew I didn't have a clue what it would be like until I lived it. But, I didn't need someone pointing out that obvious fact to me!

lzybeanie

Good for you, holding back!! One of my biggest pet peeves (in general) is when people project their bad experiences onto you! I had a fight with my BIL once b/c he was complaining that his house was a disaster area and (for the millionth time) said 'Just you wait until you have kids - your house will be a mess too.' I finally snapped and said 'just b/c you let your house get out of control doesn't mean I will!' He got so p!ssed at me and I did not care. He hasn't said anything like that to me ever again.

mobiz

i totally hated it when people said that when i was pregnant, but i have to admit i'm guilty of it. a few times i just could NOT keep my mouth shut....when i've got an almost 8 month old who still doesn't sleep thru the night i just have a hard time holding it in for people complaining they were up to pee in the night! that's what major sleep deprivation does to you, harder to keep mouth shut 

Leila'sMommy

You know what's worse? Having a co-worker who is single, childless, and is constantly yawning and stretching, complaining about how tired she is every.single.day.

 

emiliemadison

I usually just smile and nod when people get crazy ideas of what their life will be like after they have a baby.

But with your coworker? C'mon. Why CANT she be dead tired from getting no sleep now? Even non-pregnant, non-parents can be really tired. I had a horrible time sleeping when I was pregnant and it had nothing to do with my expectations of how I would sleep with a baby.

 

ljlkm

emiliemadison:

I usually just smile and nod when people get crazy ideas of what their life will be like after they have a baby.

But with your coworker? C'mon. Why CANT she be dead tired from getting no sleep now? Even non-pregnant, non-parents can be really tired. I had a horrible time sleeping when I was pregnant and it had nothing to do with my expectations of how I would sleep with a baby.

 

That's why I used to hate it. I felt like it invalidated my feelings in that moment.