Why I hate holiday luncheons at work. . .

acaudill75 · December 2009

Today we had our holiday lunch at work, and I made a plate with small portions because I knew I wouldn't be able to eat much before my stomach expanded the millimeter it is allowed by my uterus. Everyone else was chowing down like they were starved as children. I work in a police department, and you would think these people never get to eat. I reached for a chocolate covered strawberry, thinking that I would fulfill my fruit and chocolate needs in one bite, and this . . . woman . . . says, do you really need that? WHAT!?!?! Oh yes, she did. She is at least 75 lbs heavier than me, not pregnant, and apparently the food monitor as well. Having been a chubby child, I threw the strawberry away and almost died of shame. I have gained 11 lbs, so I am hardly in danger of overeating. Why must people stick their stupid ass noses into my business? She didn't comment on the other people gorging themselves like Romans at an orgy.

lildevil968 · December 2009

I would have smacked the sh*t out her...lol. I hate them right now because everyone wants to bring me a plate of food...lol.

cherylnicole · December 2009

Oh wow. I'm sorry, some people really have a lack of any manners. That was way out of line and rude. Did you say anything back to her? I think I would've been forced to be nasty back...or maybe i'm just hormonal right now! Feel better and try not to let it bother you too much.

kelcat · December 2009

THis sounds like a couple of people I work with. I'm sorry she did that to you. There is nothing wrong with a chocolate covered strawberry. I'm sure she just said it because she wanted it.

bumpuser1691848 · December 2009

People are always telling me I'm rude, and being pg has made it worse, but I would have been an even bigger biitch than she was and eaten it right in front of her and then said, "yes, and it was yummy."

skiwic8 · December 2009

WTF is the matter with people? One would never say that to a non-pregnant person so why do people think they don't have to have a filter with pregnant people. I also feel like heavier people get enjoyment out of seeing thin people gain weight during pregnancy. And get even more enjoyment trying to make us feel bad about it.

tomkat35728 · December 2009

That is ridiculous! If it is any consolation, my employer made us sit around for "story time" after everyone finished their food.

xtencornfield · December 2009

I would have had an equally broken filter and responded back, "Yes, I'm currenlty feeding two people. What's your excuse?"

Seriously, people are so f'ing rude.

Lara&Josh · December 2009

Haha my Police Union held its Christmas Luncheon today, but I had the opposite problem. People kept telling me to eat more and I just couldn't fit anymore. But I agree, give some cops some free food and they are like starved children, lol!

slc2b · December 2009

skiwic8:
WTF is the matter with people? One would never say that to a non-pregnant person so why do people think they don't have to have a filter with pregnant people. I also feel like heavier people get enjoyment out of seeing thin people gain weight during pregnancy. And get even more enjoyment trying to make us feel bad about it.

Really? As a "heavier person", I kind of take offense to this statement.

sarah.sarah · December 2009

i would have said "yeah, i need it. i am pregnant. do YOU need all the food you're eating?"

SissyKate21 · December 2009

For a chocolate covered strawberry I would have told her to F-off and taken 6 more.

Sounds like the cow just wanted to have them all for herself. (I say this with the full disclosure that I would have simply taken the entire tray of them).

acaudill75 · December 2009

tomkat35728:

That is ridiculous! If it is any consolation, my employer made us sit around for "story time" after everyone finished their food.

Really? Do you work with first graders??? Were you able to keep a straight face during the "stories"? My eyes would have hurt from rolling too much.

skiwic8 · December 2009

slc2b:

skiwic8:
WTF is the matter with people? One would never say that to a non-pregnant person so why do people think they don't have to have a filter with pregnant people. I also feel like heavier people get enjoyment out of seeing thin people gain weight during pregnancy. And get even more enjoyment trying to make us feel bad about it.

Really? As a "heavier person", I kind of take offense to this statement.

I honestly didn't mean anything offensive by it. I am sorry if it came across that way. I am speaking from personal experience. Not everyone in either boat would feel the same way.

Laxbugg1410 · December 2009

I just got back to my desk from our holiday party and I am STUFFED, so I am very impressed by your self control.

I agree with your outrage over that woman. It's completely inappropriate for anyone to say a thing about what you are eating. Even if you weren't preg it would not be appropriate--I dealt with people talking about me not eating enough carbs before I got pregnant and it was extremely uncomfortable. I wish there was a good way to tell people off.

Anyway, I'm sure you are a hot mama and it wasn't YOU who wanted the chocolate, it was the baby.

acaudill75 · December 2009

Thanks, ladies. Yours words are appreciated.

tomkat35728 · December 2009

Oh no - I wish I worked with 1st graders. Then "story time" would make sense! I work at an insurance company - everyday is like an episode of "The Office."

I didn't go to "story time." When I was asked why I wasn't attending, I told my boss that I couldn't go because I had left my blanky at home.

BTW - You should go out and buy yourself an entire box of chocolate covered strawberries. They are delicious!

xtencornfield · December 2009

tomkat35728:

I work at an insurance company - everyday is like an episode of "The Office."

I'm actually slightly jealous of this, LOL. It would make my work-day more exciting...but I'm sure it gets tiring.

Jessys_Girl · December 2009

slc2b:

skiwic8:
WTF is the matter with people? One would never say that to a non-pregnant person so why do people think they don't have to have a filter with pregnant people. I also feel like heavier people get enjoyment out of seeing thin people gain weight during pregnancy. And get even more enjoyment trying to make us feel bad about it.

Really? As a "heavier person", I kind of take offense to this statement.

This exactly. I'm also a "heavier person" and have NEVER felt enjoyment at seeing someone else gain weight...for a pg or otherwise.

RUDE people get enjoyment out of things like that. but RUDE does not = heavier.

tanislynn · December 2009

sarah.sarah:
i would have said "yeah, i need it. i am pregnant. do YOU need all the food you're eating?"

this exactly. I was also thinking what others were that she wanted it for herself.

evasecka · December 2009

I would've taken another right infront of her whether I ate it or not!!!!!

g8trkim · December 2009

Wow, you're way nicer than me. I would have said something.

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