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Really??!!

JeepersWifeJeepersWife member
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I was out shopping with some friends today and, of course, decided to peruse the baby section.  While there checking out a few things this lady  asked my opinion about an item, (if it was boy or girl gendered- it was neutral) and then asked how far along I was.  I answered that I am just about 12 weeks and her reponse (after taking a peek at my growing belly) "Oh..."

 "Oh..."...what is that supposed to mean? 

I am showing already (I am short and have a short torso, so everything is growing outwards already).  I knew people made these comments but this was my FIRST experience.  I got her back though- asked how far along SHE was and she wasnt...just purchasing a gift! HA!

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Re: Really??!!

  • AugustbrideAugustbride
    I don't know why people think they can ask personal questions of a stranger just because they have a belly....
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  • PinaPina
    Had a friend tell me, normally people dont show this early, but its hard so thats good.... implying it wasnt flabby and that it was good it was a baby bump.... people say the darnest things!
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  • Ali080605Ali080605

    It is only going to get better...just wait!

    I had one bright spot in my last pregnancy though - one of my 9 y/o patients said, "Your pregnant?  I thought people got fat when they were pregnant?  You don't look fat!"  (I was a large 30 weeks at this point & very appreciative.  He went on to tell me how fat his mom looked in pictures when she was pregnant with him - so funny b/c his mom is super slim.)

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  • SharonWantsABabySharonWantsABaby member

    At any given time during my first pregnancy, strangers would come up and say random things. Some would say, "Oh, you're only 6 months? You're huge!" and the very same day someone would say, "Oh, you're already 6 months? You're barely showing!"

    I learned to tune it out, because clearly no one knows anything. 

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