Pleeeease everyone, stop checking in on me

christyp80 · February 2011

Anyone else with inside babies tired of having people constantly asking/emailing/texting/IM'ing if anything is going on? I constantly tell everyone, "No, nothing yet. I'll let you know!" and then the very next day, same questions. I'm getting guilt trips from my mom that I'm not communicating with her often enough. Hello, emails, belly pictures, phone calls, facebook status updates...what else do you want from me?! Believe me, I'm as eager as you are, and you constantly asking is not helping the time pass any quicker!

staryeyes · February 2011

Every time I see anyone I know they're so disappointed to see me! "You're still here?!" "You're still carrying that baby around?!" "Oh no!"

I set www.haveyouhadthatbabyyet.com as my facebook status since my EDD Thursday, and I've had a few people ask if it's still applicable...yes, unfortunately it is.

CPBP · February 2011

I agree!! It is especially annoying when it is "close" people--immediate family or good friends. Do you really think we would have this baby by now and you wouldn't know??

My due date is tomorrow and it is driving me crazy. That coupled with, "When do you think you will go?" I HAVE NO IDEA--leave me alone! I am so wretched, I know...

christyp80 · February 2011

staryeyes:

Every time I see anyone I know they're so disappointed to see me! "You're still here?!" "You're still carrying that baby around?!" "Oh no!"

I set www.haveyouhadthatbabyyet.com as my facebook status since my EDD Thursday, and I've had a few people ask if it's still applicable...yes, unfortunately it is.

Good call, I'm totally doing this right now!!

SkiesOfBlue · February 2011

staryeyes:
Every time I see anyone I know they're so disappointed to see me! "You're still here?!" "You're still carrying that baby around?!" "Oh no!"
I set www.haveyouhadthatbabyyet.com as my facebook status since my EDD Thursday, and I've had a few people ask if it's still applicable...yes, unfortunately it is.

this is too funny - now my status update too. If one more person at work asks me "are you still here" I think I may lose it.

heartnurse06 · February 2011

my father in law actually accused us of having the baby and not telling him, since he hadnt heard anything yet. Really?

Yes, I'm still pregnant, and no, were not neglecting to tell people.

vervectica · February 2011

I am in the same boat! It is so tiring to hear that all the time. No, I do not need to be reminded that I am STILL pregnant! I worked 4 days past my EDD, and I planned to work up until I went into labor, but the constant nagging from my coworkers was becoming too much for me to handle. Therefore, I started my maternity leave early because of them (I could keep working because I feel fine). Crazy, huh?

misskassielynn · February 2011

I have this weird half and half thing going on. My FIL, MIL and Mom keep constantly calling and asking. Luckily, my mom is the best about it, because she went weeks overdue with me, so she doesn't bug me, just reminds me that its perfectly normal to go over your due date. MIL and FIL however, if we don't answer phones right away will call L&D CONVINCED that we went without telling them. SIL is perfect and knows I will tell her as soon as we get confirmation.

My Dad and Step-mom seem to forget that I am pregnant (my step-siblings who are all younger than me already had them drowning in grandbabies by the time I graduated college), so we will see if they get excited at all. I think my dad really only remembered to ask if I had given birth today because their dog went into labor with puppies and they called to tell me. He asked about LO after 20 minutes of gushing over the puppies. Way to fail, Dad, way to fail.

Jenniferk08 · February 2011

I had that starting 2wks before my due date, I told everyone i'll let them know when something happens. Of course once it did I waited until i was well situated at the hospital before I told anyone. Most my friends I didn't tell until after LO was born. I did not want to be bothered at the hospital since I only wanted immedate family (mom/dad/sis/bro) there when I was in the labor.

*Merry* · February 2011

oh labour buddy I hear you!! every day I get multiple texts asking if Baby P has arrive... apparently they don't seem to understand that I will let them know when Baby arrives!!!

SBieste · February 2011

Yup. I just wish everyone would leave me alone... every text, email or FB message just reminds me that I'm still waiting.... After this experience, I am never bugging another pregnant woman again with any questions.

sclement7975 · February 2011

I agree with you all!!! I also have a list of people who expect me to call them and give them an update after EVERY dr appt. I think it is nice that they are excited, but it can be frustrating!!

Mrs.Carlybella · February 2011

that and if my mom answers the phone with 'is it time?' one more time I may scream... if I don't call she worries something is up, and if I do it is like high alert.

believe you- when it is time we will let people know.

Bluehelix · February 2011

staryeyes:
Every time I see anyone I know they're so disappointed to see me! "You're still here?!" "You're still carrying that baby around?!" "Oh no!"
I set www.haveyouhadthatbabyyet.com as my facebook status since my EDD Thursday, and I've had a few people ask if it's still applicable...yes, unfortunately it is.

Yup - all of this! I set this as my FB status on Saturday, with the pre-amble of, "Since today is my due date, this is for everyone who is curious!" I've had lots of people "Like" my status and a few comments of "LOL" or "Good one!"

orchid2007 · February 2011

Ugh, I am getting sick of it too!

People asking me if anything is going on doesnt bother me as much as people outright DEMANDING I go into labor, or have my baby already. Yeah let me get right on that for you!

Oh and if one more person openly tells me to have sex to bring on labor I think I may punch them.

meheron80 · February 2011

I am not only getting these everyday now but I also love the random msg that say something like "we need you to have the baby by..... fill in the blank". I have had multiple of these. Yesterday it was from my BFF's parents who sent me a facebook personal msg that said "we need you to have the baby by the 21st because we will be in town that weekend". I am due the 24th... trust me people, if I could have had Madison by now I would have.

meheron80 · February 2011

staryeyes:

Every time I see anyone I know they're so disappointed to see me! "You're still here?!" "You're still carrying that baby around?!" "Oh no!"

I set www.haveyouhadthatbabyyet.com as my facebook status since my EDD Thursday, and I've had a few people ask if it's still applicable...yes, unfortunately it is.

OMG I love that website... just posted it to my profile!!!! Thanks

ALYEATS84 · February 2011

:::Raises hand while jumping up and down::: I know they mean well, but I agree it is making the time take seem to pass so much slower.

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