Sure, I'll have the baby when it's convenient for you...

ARZamora1111

Venting and hoping I'm not alone with this one...

 About a month ago, people started telling me when they wanted LO to arrive. Be it their birthday, not their birthday, after their surgery, on spring break, etc, etc. I've taken it all with a smile. However, today I got it from 4 people and it's rubbing me the wrong way. I just want to respond, "Why yes, I'll have this baby when it's convenient for you. I love that I'm already over due, but if another week makes it easier for you, I'll keep my legs crossed." I know my patience is wearing thin and I've been a little bit more irritable lately, but really?

Has this happened to you?

ClandestineX

Yeah, people have plans all around when my son is born and have been calling daily with the "Haven't you had him yet?"... I let all of this slide and remind them... if he is anything like me or his father he will be coming out when it inconveniences ev

Girl031813

yep, down to the time of day. "Please have her after 5pm so that I am off work". I try to take it with a smile too, but man it annoys the heck out of me!

mgarza1231

DH's boss told him to let me know that my contractions need to stop because it isn't convenient for him today. He was joking but yes I get your frustration. I would just take it with a grain of salt and maybe stop answering the phone :P

mel8255

Haha...yes. I get this every day...or the incessant texting...and God forbid your don't reply quick enough, then the phone will ring.

"Have you had her?"
"What's taking her so long?"
"Doesn't she know that [insert selfish remark

MandG2010

Yeah, we're all getting these annoying comments at this point. Yesterday I had a constant stream of people at my desk explaining their qualifications to deliver my baby if I have her at work. I don't know how many times I said "I will not deliver my bab