Belly touching... already

Bexi · January 2012

Anyone else having this issue with people? I'm not showing yet because my baby bump is still covered in my belly flab. My aunt found out the other day and all she did was practically run across the kitchen, grab my belly, and go "is it kicking yet?" I just looked at her oddly and said, "No? I'm a little too early for that" And she just says, "Oh" and walks off. No congrats or anything. Creeped me out a bit.

Pat_Sarah · January 2012

Ha! I will be 11w tomorrow, and I've already had people do this to me. I HATE it. I need to come up with a plan to keep people AWAY from MY belly.

TheShrubber · January 2012

I'm with you. I was talking to former coworkers telling them I was expecting and one of the put her hands on my belly. Before I realized what I'd done I had slapped her hand and said rather loudly "will you please get your hands off of me". I felt so bad but this person had accosted me through my 1st pregnancy and I guess I was emotionally scared. I'm getting a shirt that says unless you put it in there or are the one taking it out do not touch this belly!

TheShrubber · January 2012

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ral1985 · January 2012

I was with my DH's grandma the other night at a funeral, and she told EVERYONE we ran into that I was pregnant and I had a gazillion people rubbing and touching my belly... DH was just silently laughing at me because there wasn't a whole lot I could do... I hate strangers touching me. EVER. Much less my belly flab, c'mon.

Bexi · January 2012

I'll understand more and *try* to be patient with people as I get bigger and it's very obvious there's a baby there, but people touching my flab is just awkward! I ran into one of my old students (I used to drive a school bus) and she happened to be my favorite, so when she said, "Can I poke your belly?" I laughed and couldn't help but let her. But she asked.

mom2babyvitz · January 2012

hijoi:
The only person that has touched me (and I really frickin hate being touched!) was a colleague who KISSED my tummy. OK, technically she kissed my fat, but I was still just shocked. Rubbing is one thing but only my DH and son get to kiss me anywhere!

KISSED?? WTH?? I honestly don't know what I would have done in that situation. I have a good size bump already. So I have had numerous people rubbing my belly. I guess as long as I know them, I don't have a huge problem with it. But if they kissed it, I would have to slap them.

LM915 · January 2012

This past weekend we were hanging out with a bunch of friends and three girls were rubbing my belly at the same time and oohing and ahhing at me. LOL It was embarrassing, but they are all so excited, and it was kind of cute. But yeah, I honestly did not care for that, especially since what I'm showing is probably mostly bloat/organs being pushed up/etc.

one more makes four · January 2012

My sister and I are due one day apart and we were at a big party this weekend. She warned me in advance that one of the women coming was a belly rubber. Sure enough, as soon as this woman got to the party she starting rubbing my sister's belly. She didn't try it with me, thank goodness. But at the end of the evening another gal was talking with me and she asked if she could rub my belly. I told her no. I pretty much said that there wasn't anything there to rub since I'm only 14 weeks along. So then she asked if I would at least post belly pics on FB throughout my pregnancy. Umm . . . nope, I doubt I'll be doing that either. I don't tend to take belly pics and if I did, I wouldn't be sharing them with the world.

And honestly, when people rub your belly they are rubbing just that: YOUR BELLY! It's not like they can feel and hold the actual baby in there! So unless they want me to rub their belly, they can keep their hands off!

Bexi · January 2012

one more makes four:
My sister and I are due one day apart and we were at a big party this weekend. She warned me in advance that one of the women coming was a belly rubber. Sure enough, as soon as this woman got to the party she starting rubbing my sister's belly. She didn't try it with me, thank goodness. But at the end of the evening another gal was talking with me and she asked if she could rub my belly. I told her no. I pretty much said that there wasn't anything there to rub since I'm only 14 weeks along. So then she asked if I would at least post belly pics on FB throughout my pregnancy. Umm . . . nope, I doubt I'll be doing that either. I don't tend to take belly pics and if I did, I wouldn't be sharing them with the world.

And honestly, when people rub your belly they are rubbing just that: YOUR BELLY! It's not like they can feel and hold the actual baby in there! So unless they want me to rub their belly, they can keep their hands off!

Pregnant that close with your sister? How cool is that! I'm sure it can get a little annoying sharing the spotlight, but that's frickin awesome!

cwalker1031 · January 2012

I read somewhere on here that when people do that you should ask them if they would like to touch your boobs too...since they are also getting bigger. I don't know if I could say that to someone or not, but its hard to tell if someone makes me mad enough.

packfan20 · January 2012

I had a friend of my brother's touch my belly on NYE. Uh...you're a DUDE and you have you hand on your friend's older sister's stomach. It weirded me out.

babycynthia · January 2012

Laurski81:
Bexi:
one more makes four:
My sister and I are due one day apart and we were at a big party this weekend.
Pregnant that close with your sister? How cool is that! I'm sure it can get a little annoying sharing the spotlight, but that's frickin awesome!
I am in the same boat! My sister is 4 weeks behind me regarding our due dates and it (I'm shamefully admitting this ) can be a little annoying (sometimes I want it to just be about me) but it is truly wonderful to have someone to go through it with!

I'm with you guys my SIL is 8 weeks behind me and my MIL seems to have completely forgotten that I am pregnant as well since I'm pregnant with her Stepson's baby and not her sons. I feel bad too about not wanting to "share" but I just wonder if she's like this with me now, how is she going to treat my baby?

kookulai · January 2012

I cringe at the thought. I'm almost 14 weeks and not showing at all. But my MIL saw an obviously pregnant woman the other day and said, "I can't wait until you get bigger!"

I immediately said, "Why? It's not like I'm not going to let people touch me all the time." I felt horrible for saying it, since she didn't specifically say anything about touching me, but that was my gut reaction. Maybe if I lay down the law and make my wishes clear early enough she and everyone else will get the idea.

cdalton · January 2012

I had this happen to me for the first time today. A coworker came up and said hey baby while rubbing my stomach. It took me by surprise because I am not showing yet - since loosing weight the first few months.

FlannelGrl · January 2012

I've already had a couple of people come up and pat my belly for like good luck or something... it's weird!!!!

one more makes four · January 2012

Bexi:
one more makes four:

My sister and I are due one day apart and we were at a big party this weekend. She warned me in advance that one of the women coming was a belly rubber. Sure enough, as soon as this woman got to the party she starting rubbing my sister's belly. She didn't try it with me, thank goodness. But at the end of the evening another gal was talking with me and she asked if she could rub my belly. I told her no. I pretty much said that there wasn't anything there to rub since I'm only 14 weeks along. So then she asked if I would at least post belly pics on FB throughout my pregnancy. Umm . . . nope, I doubt I'll be doing that either. I don't tend to take belly pics and if I did, I wouldn't be sharing them with the world.

And honestly, when people rub your belly they are rubbing just that: YOUR BELLY! It's not like they can feel and hold the actual baby in there! So unless they want me to rub their belly, they can keep their hands off!

Pregnant that close with your sister? How cool is that! I'm sure it can get a little annoying sharing the spotlight, but that's frickin awesome!

Actually, SHE kept saying she wanted a belly buddy and kept asking if I was pregnant, telling me I should be pregnant, begging me to be her belly buddy, etc. I denied it for a long time mainly because I don't tell when I'm pregnant (not even family) until I absolutely have to. But I also wanted her to have as much time "in the spotlight" as possible before I spilled the beans.

And to tell the truth, I don't care about the "spotlight" at all. I was pregnant with my other sister with my first child and pregnant at (and due 2 weeks apart) with my sil with my second. I had my third pregnancy almost to myself until my sil announced she was expecting towards the end of my pregnancy. And since this is my fourth and the second for my sister, it really just is fun! I've enjoyed every single pregnancy I've had and find that sharing it with someone close just adds to the excitement.

Just keep your hands off my belly.

lynsimarie · January 2012

cwalker1031:
I read somewhere on here that when people do that you should ask them if they would like to touch your boobs too...since they are also getting bigger. I don't know if I could say that to someone or not, but its hard to tell if someone makes me mad enough.

Bahahaha! I can totally see myself doing that if someone touches my belly when I'm in a bad mood! I've also considered rubbing their belly in return. Or, if I don't want to cause drama, I might just take their hand off my belly and hold it so they can't put it back. I don't mind a hug, but touching me ANYWHERE else without permission is just NOT okay.

MrsOjoButtons · January 2012

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