Not minding belly rubbing? Anyone?

toriwc · April 2011

Maybe it's because we've been through so much to get here, but I don't mind when people touch my belly. Granted, I have not encountered strangers doing it yet...not sure how I'll feel about that. But as far as family and my co-workers (with whom I am relatively close), I don't mind at all. In fact, last week, I was "rubbed" for the first time by a woman at school and I hugged her because I was so thrilled to finally be showing!

I totally understand why many woman do not like it/think it's acceptable, but I was wondering if there is anyone else who really doesn't care?

mrsmikey · April 2011

I don't mind it IF it's someone I know, and IF I'm fully showing. It's when people were trying to rub my 8 week bloat that it bothered me. At this point it's fine unless it's a stranger or someone I'm not comfortable with.

Azrayla · April 2011

I don't mind it.. strangers never rubbed my belly and I think I only had one friend and she kind of asked first. Still in the closet with friends work and fam but strangers should be able to tell.. I still might think it weird but when im bigger I wont care.

akalutts · April 2011

I don't mind at all. I've gotten a few from co-workers and it makes me happy that people are so happy for us.

I would probably mind if a stranger did it though.

babyjaq · April 2011

I don't mind it too much, I will say it was weird when a friend of a friend did it when I was only 7 weeks, but unless its a stranger doing it i just roll with it.

krahgozar · April 2011

I don't mind it if I tell the person it's ok first. If someone just touched my belly without asking I would not like that at all, no matter how close they are to me (DH excluded of course).