Apparently everyone becomes a pregnancy expert when you're expecting

Re: Apparently everyone becomes a pregnancy expert when you're expecting

• Tasheystar

  February 2012

  Not so far, no. But I've already got a great list of comebacks for certain comments/questions by reading these boards. I'm not really sure what to say for the "fat" comments though..

  I've been practicing (in my head) saying "Oh wow, awkward" when people say really inappropriate things. And when they say that they didn't mean it like that, reply "I can't help but be offended".

   ps: I'd love to give credit to the awesome woman who originally posted those comments I just wrote, but I can't remember who it was exactly, or which post it was on.

  

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• ShanaRoxy

  February 2012

  yes, that or they some how knew you were pregnant! Soo annoying....we just announced to the family this weekend and my MIL is doing this exactly. Drives me bonkers!

   

  

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• Rox2012 member

  February 2012

  I think it happens every day at my work! I just feel like telling them its none of your business or keep it to yourself or how about I really don't care how you think bringing up a child is so hard!!! One person was being very rude until she asked how old I was and said oh I thought you were younger! This stuff is the only thing that gets me fired up lol! 

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• LoveLo2010 member

  February 2012

  YES! I have dealt with this, once your pregnant every one is an expert or they have the only right way to do something. I can't stand this. Especially since every pregnancy is different and every woman is different. 

  
  

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• jackieconser member

  February 2012

  I have a women at work, who has never been pregnant, telling me all about pregnancy and what i need to do. Mind you this is my 5th pregnancy, and will be my 3rd child. Pretty sure i've got this down. Really annoys the crap out of me.

  

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• pinkpepsi

  February 2012

  I had a woman the other day say "Wow your getting wide!! Being pregnant sure does chunk some people up." WTH LADY???

   I have no bump yet, still fit into my pre-pregnancy jeans, and lost 2 pounds since I got my BFP.  And I am only a size 8. If she didn't know I was pregnant there would be no way to tell..

  I hate rude people!

  ~Those who do not believe in love at first sight have obviously never given birth~ <a href="http://s1082.photobucket.com/albums/j380/Caitlyn_Blake/?action=view

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• Tash13 member

  February 2012

  Yep, just vented about it above.  My step-MIL telling the entire table at dinner how I got HUGE the first time around.  That it's good I haven't gained much yet because hopefully I won't get quite so huge this time around.  She also kept pointing out that her sister (who was sitting at the table) only gained 23 pounds with her pregnancy.  Uh? her sister was significantly overweight when she got pregnant and I was borderline underweight.  Bite me.

  I also hate that they suddenly blame everything on pregnancy.  I forgot something, "oh yeah, of course you have preggo brain now."  I want this normal thing I always get for lunch, "your pregnancy cravings are crazy."  I'm tired, "it's exhausting making a baby."  I feel like crap (had a cold all week), "well, you're bound to feel a little gross while you're pregnant."  Uh, no.  I'm just forgetful, hungry, didn't sleep well, and have a head cold that makes me cranky on top of it all.

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• cherilynann member

  February 2012

  My boss asked me why i cant drink caffeine... (to avoid a long pointless discussion I simply said it has a possibility to cause birth defects in large amounts) and he says: Dont you think thats in your head?!? ummm yah.. then a coworker said im having a girl bc you can tell from the back that im preggie... ummm thanks!? Those were my favorite 2 from last week

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• everydayk

  February 2012

  Yes! I know it comes with the territory, but I am so sick of people telling me what I am and am not going to do/feel/want with this baby! I have a 2x mom friend who shot down every single thing I told her (which stroller I want, cloth diapering, the car seat I want) with her "expert" advice... I'm like dude, I'll figure it out on my own, thanks!
  

  

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• megpie10 member

  February 2012

  I had a co worker tell me last week "this baby will probably just fall out in the hallway, since you're having them so close together." WTF, are you serious? They'll be 22 months apart. I nearly slapped her. I really wanted to.
  

  

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