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2nd Trimester
Annoyed with first tri SIL
I just found out this weekend that my SIL is pg. First let me say that I am thrilled that our kids will be so close in age and I am very happy for them.
I kind of wanted to punch her this weekend though. She is such an AW that she kept telling everyone how she can't believe she's showing already (she isn't). I don't think she took her hands off of her "bump" (aka bloat) all weekend, and she kept putting her hand on her back and arching it like she was 9 months along. Did I mention that she's 10 weeks? Oh boy...
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Re: Annoyed with first tri SIL
Yeah, it's going to be a long 7 months...
I wonder if people said this about me?? Lol.. but when I was 10 weeks, people close to me noticed the little pouch.
DD - February 2011
DD#1 born June '09
DD#2 born April '11
TTC #3 as of July '14
LMFAO. I find that the smirk and "you're so naive" giggle works well in these stuations. Just tell her that if her back hurts her now, you already feel sorry for her with what's in store!
I have a feeling your SIL will be one of those people who feels the baby move at 11 or 12 weeks.
Yep, it's their first. But even I knew that I was just bloated at 10 weeks. When she told me how she couldn't believe she was showing already, I flat out told her that she was probably just bloated (gotta love those hormones, they let me say whatever I want!). I think then she realized she was being annoying because she later said something about it again, then looked at me and quickly said "but it's probably just bloat." Haha!
She also was saying how it was SO uncomfortable for her to sleep. I told DH that I can't wait to see her again in a few weeks when her bloat disappears and see what she has to say then.
sounds like a giant douche. tell her maybe shes gaining too much to be bigger than you. hahaha. thatll shut her up
Ditto this! Just say "Maybe you shouldn't eat so much." or something like that! Haha.
Mes Petit Choux
I can't go back to yesterday - because I was a different person then. ~ Alice
agreed! yikes...
That's awesome.
Still, this is her first pregnancy so let her be an AW. I'm sure I made a big deal out of everything up to now too. It's annoying but it will make you much happier if you just learn to ignore her.
I know I'm late, but my mom is like this too! She's like "Now I hope you're not wearing maternity pants yet- I didn't wear them til I was 7 months!" and "You shouldn't gain even one pound during the 1st trimester- I didn't." Yeah, and you're also 3 sizes smaller than me and always have been! Blegh!
wife to joe 2.2.08. mama to noah 9.5.09.
After multiple m/c's, a MTHFR diagnosis and the Lord calling both of our hearts in the same direction, we're adopting!
theluckiest
Awwww, so ok, it IS super annoying, BUT it sounds like she's just super excited (and maybe a little self-absorbed) and simply doesn't know a, um, better way to show it.
If you can possibly bring yourself to do it, try to overlook her silly ignorance, and be enthustiastic for her: offer to loan her your pregnancy books!!! That will show her you really are excited, and perhaps keep her from saying/doing such silly things once she becomes more informed.