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My OB called me fat.

lavet22lavet22 member
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Oh, yes she did!!!!  I lost 8lbs at the beginning of my pregnancy and gained 3 of them back at my appt today (still down 5lbs from pre-pregnancy weight) and she commented, "Ohhh, you've gained a few pounds.  Well, that's not too bad."  Then, after she listens to the heartbeat, she said, "At least we know there is a baby in there and it's not just fat!"  Seriously???  I'm not overweight at all.  I have never been overweight.  I'm stressing so much about gaining weight because I know how impossible it is to control in your pregnancy and how hard it is to get off after and this lady has the nerve to say that???  You'd think being an OB/GYN she'd have a little more tact/class.
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  • mick64mick64 member

    It sounds like your OB was just trying to make a joke, not really call you fat, but she should know better than to use that kind of joke with a pregnant woman. 

    One of the midwives in the group I see is a weight nazi. At my first appointment we were discussing wt gain and she asked how much I gained last time (35 pounds, which is within the recommended 25-35) then she said "well it would be better if you gained 25 this time."  Whatever lady. I'm a healthy weight, I eat healthy, and exercise. I had a great labor last time and pushed for only 30 minutes. I'm not going to worry!

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    imagelavet22:
    Oh, yes she did!!!!  I lost 8lbs at the beginning of my pregnancy and gained 3 of them back at my appt today (still down 5lbs from pre-pregnancy weight) and she commented, "Ohhh, you've gained a few pounds.  Well, that's not too bad."  Then, after she listens to the heartbeat, she said, "At least we know there is a baby in there and it's not just fat!"  Seriously???  I'm not overweight at all.  I have never been overweight.  I'm stressing so much about gaining weight because I know how impossible it is to control in your pregnancy and how hard it is to get off after and this lady has the nerve to say that???  You'd think being an OB/GYN she'd have a little more tact/class.

    I agree with PP, it sounds like a joke to me.  But, I don't blame you for being annoyed!  Unless you're so overweight that it's harmful to you or your baby's health, she should probably keep her mouth shut!!  What was your response to her comment? 

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  • ExcitedMum2BExcitedMum2B member
    Joke or not, you don't call a pregnant lady fat. Next time comment on how she looks like she's packing on some pounds :)
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  • lavet22lavet22 member
    I didn't say anything to her comment.  I just looked at DH and he shook his head.  I'm really sensitive because I'm super anxious about gaining weight during the pregnancy and taking it off after.  I agree that she was making a joke, but I also think it was really insensitive.
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  • lavet22lavet22 member

    imageExcitedMum2B:
    Joke or not, you don't call a pregnant lady fat. Next time comment on how she looks like she's packing on some pounds :)

    EXACTLY!!!  HAHAHAHAHA

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  • AnnP13AnnP13 member

    imageExcitedMum2B:
    Joke or not, you don't call a pregnant lady fat. Next time comment on how she looks like she's packing on some pounds :)

    This! I would have slapped her. Or at least thought about it strongly! ;)

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  • shutupanddance07shutupanddance07 member
    Oh no she didn't! Hasn't she learned that pregnant women aren't exactly rational? I got lectured on my sweet tooth last time. For eating Frosted Mini Wheats for breakfast. Lady, I'm uncomfortable and a little stressed (I'm a FTM), and pregnancy has taken away all my vices. If I want a damn candy bar, I'ma eat one. I don't eat them every day, and I usually buy a king sized one and take a week to eat it. I also am still under my pre-pregnancy weight. I guess my baby is hungry...
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  • ModernJuneModernJune
    At my nurse appt she told me the Drs in our office have banned the word Fat - they never ever say it to anyone...joke or not your dr was out of line. Sounds like you are making great progress!
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  • LollyBug18LollyBug18 member

    imagelavet22:
    I didn't say anything to her comment.  I just looked at DH and he shook his head.  I'm really sensitive because I'm super anxious about gaining weight during the pregnancy and taking it off after.  I agree that she was making a joke, but I also think it was really insensitive.

    Yea...bad call on your OB's part! But try not too stress too much about your weight. Remember that stress is one factor that causes people to gain weight. Just try to focus on being healthy and staying active. You know our babes are worth the extra weight and pudge for awhile Smile

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