You must be having twins?!

khusker · April 2011

Nope, just one baby due at the end of JUNE. This was what was said to me today when I stopped in at the gas station it was more like:

Lady: "You must be having twins you are so biiiiig"

Me: "No actually just one"

Lady: "BIG BABY you must be past due"

Me: "No actually she is measuring just perfect and due in June"

Lady: "Oh, wow."

Yup, thanks for making me feel like a whale!

The_Birds_04 · April 2011

What a jerk!

EmilyJBrown · April 2011

The elderly couple who lives across the street sees me every day when I walk my dogs. They've asked me a dozen times when I'm due, and always seem shocked when I tell them beginning of June. Now, for the past three weeks, every day without fail the little old man shouts "Any day now!" when I walk past. I get a laugh out of it because they're so tiny and old and cute, but if they weren't so charming I'd be annoyed by now!

On another note, there's a Starbucks in my grocery store, and whenever I do my grocery shopping these days, I treat myself to a Venti iced Passion tea. The other day I had a woman tell me (while smoking a cigarette) that I was "so tiny" (no where near tiny, FYI) because I'm drinking too much caffeine while pregnant and that I should be more concerned about my baby's health. I stared at her for a minute before responding "And I hear cigarettes do great things for you, too". For your information you sack of Camel butts, Tazo's Passion tea is caffeine free and who the hell are you anyway?! *Sigh* I guess I'm getting a little grouchy these days....

OctoberCAPA · April 2011

EmilyJBrown:

On another note, there's a Starbucks in my grocery store, and whenever I do my grocery shopping these days, I treat myself to a Venti iced Passion tea. The other day I had a woman tell me (while smoking a cigarette) that I was "so tiny" (no where near tiny, FYI) because I'm drinking too much caffeine while pregnant and that I should be more concerned about my baby's health. I stared at her for a minute before responding "And I hear cigarettes do great things for you, too". For your information you sack of Camel butts, Tazo's Passion tea is caffeine free and who the hell are you anyway?! *Sigh* I guess I'm getting a little grouchy these days....

Congrats on coming up with a quick-witted response. I think I would have been too shocked at her gall to answer.

That old couple sounds cute....the valet guys at my doctor's office see me twice a week and they always say "any day now" and always ask when I'm due and I always tell them. There are two of them and I know they see a lot of people, but it's still kind of funny to me.

Temp356619000002780 · April 2011

I got you beat! I did have twins almost 3 weeks ago. When I go see them in the NICU everyone thinks I am there to have my baby... Ughhh! I have dropped weight, but I still look bloated!

d6u23e11 · April 2011

I got the same comment today at the doctor's office!!! UGHHHHH

calgal1683 · April 2011

EmilyJBrown:

The elderly couple who lives across the street sees me every day when I walk my dogs. They've asked me a dozen times when I'm due, and always seem shocked when I tell them beginning of June. Now, for the past three weeks, every day without fail the little old man shouts "Any day now!" when I walk past. I get a laugh out of it because they're so tiny and old and cute, but if they weren't so charming I'd be annoyed by now!

On another note, there's a Starbucks in my grocery store, and whenever I do my grocery shopping these days, I treat myself to a Venti iced Passion tea. The other day I had a woman tell me (while smoking a cigarette) that I was "so tiny" (no where near tiny, FYI) because I'm drinking too much caffeine while pregnant and that I should be more concerned about my baby's health. I stared at her for a minute before responding "And I hear cigarettes do great things for you, too". For your information you sack of Camel butts, Tazo's Passion tea is caffeine free and who the hell are you anyway?! *Sigh* I guess I'm getting a little grouchy these days....

Good for you! I wish I had the balls to say that!

I get really stupid comments at work from customers and there is so much that goes through my mind that I want to say, but can't since I am at work(I work in a very professional setting).

kimeve · April 2011

It's like people have no idea how close June actually is!

pammeelala · April 2011

I got the same thing at Chuck E Cheese a week ago. People just don't know how to censor themselves around pregnant ladies

Hbowers16 · April 2011

I blame this on all the venting I've read on thebump, but I have started saying things to ppl. who are rather rude. I let them know I don't like their rude comments. I didn't start really showing until my late 20 wks and then all the sudden it was like bam, big ol belly! Everywhere else still looks the same, but you wouldn't believe what some ppl will say. No one's said anything about twins but I've had the wow, you're getting big now comment a lot. I have certainly started to let ppl know that it is inappropriate to say that to a pregnant woman.

Sunidaze · April 2011

This is a regular conversation for me at work...usually with the same people.

kas80 · April 2011

This is why I seriously dread going to work every day. From the "must be twins" to the "you look like you are about to drop a baby on the floor" to the "you look so uncomfortable, you must be so ready for her to come out" it's just too annoying.

I am aware I have a large stomach, I'm aware that I carry all in the front and trust me I am more than aware of how uncomfortable I look since I would guess it's about on par with how uncomfortable I feel. However, I'm only 35 weeks (tomorrow) and no, I am not ready for her to come out. She's not even full term yet. What I could definitely do without is the constant chatter about it making me feel huge and annoyed.

Marissa423 · April 2011

I had a similar experience just a couple of weeks ago. I had a long vent post regarding it. I love the bump. It totally helped me to express how I felt.

In my situation, I chose to tell the person that they needed to stop and that they were offending me. One thing that I had left out was that the woman proceed to ask me if this was my first pregnancy (also just beyond inappropriate) to imply that it is very likely I would not know how many children were in my belly if this was potentially a first go round.

It is important for people to realize that nothing about a woman's body is up for objectification/commentary especially when she is carrying another life.

Also, no one is an expert on belly size related to baby. No one is an expert on how you are carrying related to sex. Even the doctors will tell you that they can not judge how much your baby will weigh or when our children our due to be born just by looking at us.

I am proud of my body and I am so proud of my growing baby. If someone has nothing but a jarring or insensitive comment to make, they need to keep it to themselves. I wish for people a greater sense of manners and kindness.

You are going to have a beautiful baby, and you deserve people to tell you how lovely you look and how happy for you they are.

Magenta728 · April 2011

kas80:

This is why I seriously dread going to work every day. From the "must be twins" to the "you look like you are about to drop a baby on the floor" to the "you look so uncomfortable, you must be so ready for her to come out" it's just too annoying.

I am aware I have a large stomach, I'm aware that I carry all in the front and trust me I am more than aware of how uncomfortable I look since I would guess it's about on par with how uncomfortable I feel. However, I'm only 35 weeks (tomorrow) and no, I am not ready for her to come out. She's not even full term yet. What I could definitely do without is the constant chatter about it making me feel huge and annoyed.

All this exactly. My belly is normal! I hate "Are you sure there's not another one hiding out in there?" Yes, I am sure!

luckyluvr · April 2011

I had almost the exact same conversation with an old lady at Target last Friday. I swear old women are clueless.

skrichar · April 2011

I went to Subway for lunch the other day - the guy asked me if I was on my way to the hospital....I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure I won't be stopping at Subway when I'm in labor!

After telling him I had 7 weeks left, he declared that I must be having TRIPLETS.

Seriously, I feel big, but I KNOW I'm not THAT big O_O

What is wrong with people?!?!

bunnyc1246 · April 2011

OMG me tooo! At the nail place last Friday the lady working on my feet...

"Your having a baby?" "Yes".." how many?" "umm just one.." "oh wow your so big!"

2nd comment from different lady

"oh when are you due, you look like your about to pop!'

"Not till June 20th."

"Oh wow girl your never gonna make it!'

people are dumb...and mean! I feel your pain ))

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