I can see how this could get bothersome, but for now I'm lovin' it

craftytype

So, I just had my first moment where someone I barely know asked "what's going on in here" as she proceeded to rub my belly.

I know this should have weirded me out, but instead I felt this great sense of pride. With most people being so much better these days about not asking if someone is pregnant in case they aren't I've not had anyone ask me at all. I guess I found the whole thing somewhat validating...lolol

kabarbanel

I don't mind belly rubs, as long as it's not from a complete stranger.

ErinMTaylor

Well, I don't like people touching me in general, so I'm not a fan of the belly rub.  But I think I was more okay with it the first time around - I didn't LOVE it, but I didn't hate it, probably because I was so excited.  This time, I'm thinking "don't f-ing touch me".

kiribeckwith

I LOVE the belly touch. But I think it's because I didn't start to show until around 27ish weeks... And just now strangers have started asking when I'm due. 

No real strangers have attempted a belly touch though. Just family and some of my student's parents (joy of being a preschool teacher: lots of people who love babies!). 

craftytype

ErinMTaylor:

Well, I don't like people touching me in general, so I'm not a fan of the belly rub.  But I think I was more okay with it the first time around - I didn't LOVE it, but I didn't hate it, probably because I was so excited.  This time, I'm thinking "don't f-ing touch me".

 

LOL - funny how things can be different the second time around! This is my first so I'm definately relishing in all that goes along with a first pregnancy.

 

ErinNR

ErinMTaylor:

Well, I don't like people touching me in general, so I'm not a fan of the belly rub.  But I think I was more okay with it the first time around - I didn't LOVE it, but I didn't hate it, probably because I was so excited.  This time, I'm thinking "don't f-ing touch me".

 

I feel this way, and it's my first pregnancy.  Mostly, I'm tired of clients at work patting and rubbing my belly.  

ervenancio

I don't know what's wrong with me, but it weirds me out for anyone to touch my stomach except DH and DS.  My sister wants to touch my belly and feel him kick so bad, and it just makes me super uncomfortable...

GingerSun

I am not much for lots of affection, not a really 'huggy' person, so I thought I'd hate it. But I don't, it is validating, thats a good way of putting it. There's a certain nurse at work (I work at a hospital) who rubs my tummy every time she sees me. Normally I think I would be annoyed, but I kinda like it. I look very pregnant b/c I'm not tall and the baby is way out there. The odd stranger has rubbed too. Thats still not cool, but I can handle it. The only weird one was when my massage therapist asked if she could feel the baby, and she rubbed and felt. It was odd I think b/c she knew exactly what she was feeling, where my DH and good friends are just waiting for a kick.