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Vent: bedresters, "how do you feel?"

jane.saysjane.says member
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I am so tired of people asking me how I feel! I am pregnant on bedrest, not bedridden with mono. I know people are just trying to be nice and probably don't know what to say, but I want to scream that I'm FINE!!!! Am I a terrible b*tch?! Is anyone else experiencing the same? Maybe I'm just having a bad day...
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Re: Vent: bedresters, "how do you feel?"

  • YukonCYukonC
    I agree, it's annoying to get asked how you feel all the time. I feel fine. Too bad that's not an indicator of anything!
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  • VAannieVAannie
    That's the first question anyone ever asks me these days. ?My stock answer: ?"Still pregnant!" ?I know they mean well, though, and just want to know that me and the little one are hanging in there.
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  • Mrs.S9102005Mrs.S9102005 member

    Yep, I totally get annoyed. For some reason to me, "how are you?" is much better then "how do you feel?"

    Do you really want to know how I'm feeling? do you want to know about my physical or emotional discomforts and fears?

    VA Annie, I like your answer. Still pregnant is very good.

    I just say, I'm okay, even at the Dr's office I don't feel like answering that question.  

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  • UrAnIdiotUrAnIdiot
    every week at my dr they ask that, and when i tell them i feel really good they ALWAYS say "well you look really good!", and sound surprised... i know they're trying to be nice, but i am pregnant and on bedrest so i guess that means i'm supposed to look like a hag all the time??? i can manage a shower and to change out of my sweatpants every now and then, thank you Stick out tongue
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  • JCMJCM member

    I know when people (friends and family) ask me that question they are referring to my mental state.  I also find it strange that the doctor makes the comment, "you look great" too.  I guess they expect you to look like you have been through the ringer and like a total mental case.  I guess we can take their comment as a compliment, meaning they have seen many other women of bedrest over the years that aren't handling the stressful situation as well!  Good for us taking it (well most of it) so well.

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