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No, I'm not having twins, yes I know I'm big...

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Thank goodness I'm having the baby in only 2.5 days bc my patience with nosy/rude strangers is really wearing thin.  DH caught some ppl pointing at my belly and whispering at church a few weeks ago.  Today Jen and I took the kids to Glenwood Gardens and I overheard some women talking about me and one said "she must be having twins."  Then right after that at McDonald's, the cashier asked if I was just having one and then said "that's gonna be a big baby!"  I can't even count the number of times in the past couple of weeks that I've been told what a big baby it's going to be.  I want to reply "oh are you a midwife or L &D nurse?" but instead I smile and say "well, my first was 9 pounds..."  I am fully aware of how big my belly is...I have to wash it, dress it, find room for it behind the steering wheel, etc...  

And while I do expect to have a big baby, I don't really see how it's necessary for anyone (especially a stranger) to point it out to me.   

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    sistrkatesistrkate
    Those comments are SO hard to take in the last few weeks.  Like you said, thankfully it's only a couple more days!  I hope you are feeling well otherwise and staying as comfortable as possible.......we'll be hearing Arlo's birth story soon! 
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    JscaggsJscaggs
    People, especially strangers, can be so rude.  I'd probably turn around and ask them when they were due, lol. My stepfather, when I was 8 months pregnant, proceeded to tell me several times on Thanksgiving how HUGE I was.  Aww gee thanks, that's exactly what I want to hear. 
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    spradssprads
    Yea, the last time I had people start asking me if I was having twins in the FIRST trimester. Fun times.
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    linzpinz14linzpinz14
    I got that all the time too.  It is so annoying.  Good luck with everything - I can't wait to see some cute baby pics.  And I love the name Arlo!
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    cops_wifecops_wife member

    The woman at freaking Motherhood Maternity asked me if I was having twins and told me my baby was going to be early/big when I was pregnant. I wanted to say, "You work with pregnant women all day. Shouldn't you know better?"

    I'm sure since you're short, your belly looks bigger. Plus I think people are  so used to seeing TV versions of pregnancy (like Jennifer Aniston's fake, cute little pregnant belly on "Friends") they don't realize what real women look like at 9 months pregnant. Still, that's no excuse for the rudeness. Two more days!

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    identicaltwins2beidenticaltwins2be
    Hang in there and try not to kill anyone in the next 2.5 days :)  The end is rough but you will be holding your precious baby in just a few days and that will make it totally worth it!
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    AngRxAngRx
    awww boo on them! i thought you looked super good when i saw you the other day!! It was good to meet you by the way!!! Best of luck on monday! I will be thinking about you!
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    curlypie1curlypie1

    Ugh. Some people just don't know when to shut it. :-)

    I thought you looked great when I ran into you. Very pregnant...of course! But you wear it well and looked lovely. I'm looking forward to hearing your big news on Monday. I'm excited for you guys!

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