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You have to be kidding me!

maize27maize27 member
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It has started already! One of my coworkers said to me today, "are you sure sure due in August? And there's only one in there??" I almost lost it! Yes I'm bigger than I wish I was and when I was pregnant with DD I was big early too.... But come on!! WHY do people think it is ok to comment on a woman's body just because she's pregnant? I will never understand this.  Sigh.
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  • sweetie41305sweetie41305 member

    Yes, I keep getting comments like, "how far along are you?!" "Wow, you really popped this time!".

    Hang in there, people are stupid and don't realize they're being rude.  

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  • girlmama83girlmama83 member
    Should have said .. And when are you due?
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  • amarissa85amarissa85 member
    I have had 2 people tell me already that I am big for how far along I am. Sigh!
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  • jennied11jennied11
    Omg so rude! I would have lost it on her... And then blamed the pregnancy hormones for being so nasty lol!
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  • amandamays88amandamays88
    Ugh I feel your pain. I was already a little over weight before I got pregnant so now that I'm starting to show my belly is a tad larger than most women at 12 weeks and I got the "are you sure it's not twins?!?" It sucks lol
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  • iriscarmendiaziriscarmendiaz member

    imagemaize27:
    It has started already! One of my coworkers said to me today, "are you sure sure due in August? And there's only one in there??" I almost lost it! Yes I'm bigger than I wish I was and when I was pregnant with DD I was big early too.... But come on!! WHY do people think it is ok to comment on a woman's body just because she's pregnant? I will never understand this.  Sigh.

    I find it helps to pretend you're in on the joke. It catches people off guard, and it can sometimes gently tell people that they're being rude.

    I hide in the house most days. But if someone would comment on my size, I'd say something like "Actually I'm trying to beat out the Octo-mom, and there's actually ten in there! I look pretty good for carrying 10!" or something equally ridiculous. 

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  • zora51zora51 member
    imageiriscarmendiaz:

    I find it helps to pretend you're in on the joke. It catches people off guard, and it can sometimes gently tell people that they're being rude.

    I hide in the house most days. But if someone would comment on my size, I'd say something like "Actually I'm trying to beat out the Octo-mom, and there's actually ten in there! I look pretty good for carrying 10!" or something equally ridiculous. 

     I like your Octo-mom idea!! This whole comment thing is one reason (not the most important) that I'm nervous to start telling people. My self esteem does NOT need the rude comments.  I wish I had the guts to respond with "Well when are YOU due?" Or something like that. haha I only say those comments in my head. But I CAN blame it on hormones.... ;)

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  • Alex+NoahAlex+Noah member
    I've I always liked the rule that no matter how big a woman is it is NEVER appropriate to ask if she is pregnant. I think this goes for "how far along are you". I've already had a co-worker, who I have not told I am pregnant make a rude comment behind my back saying that I am trying to hide my belly by wearing a jacket. HELLO!, it's winter and I am not even showing yet!! 
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  • kellibelle0417kellibelle0417 member
    I do at least have the excuse that I am carrying twins. But, it is still embarassing for me right now. I wear my jacket at work for most of the day. I'm looking forward to when I look obvious pregnant and not just fat. Sadly, I also have a coworker who sits near me and is 4weeks ahead with a singleton. She was in much better prepregnancy shape than I was. It'll be interesting to see how much bigger I get. Oh well... I need to learn to embrace it!! I've been blessed with twins! :)
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  • MissuskeekersMissuskeekers member
    I am getting the opposite. When I tell people I am pregnant I get "Really?? You aren't showing at all" it stresses me out.


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  • TurtleMommaTurtleMomma member

    imageAlex+Noah:
    I've I always liked the rule that no matter how big a woman is it is NEVER appropriate to ask if she is pregnant. I think this goes for "how far along are you".

     

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  • Sunie27Sunie27
    I have gotten this to. Or people say are you sure something is in there? It makes me freaked out. I hate it.
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  • jkzinckjkzinck member

    imageMissuskeekers:
    I am getting the opposite. When I tell people I am pregnant I get "Really?? You aren't showing at all" it stresses me out.

    this is how I feel

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  • laceyesmithlaceyesmith
    Yes, so annoying! I've got a short torso, so there was no where for my bump to go but out. I started showing a lot sooner than I expected, especially since I'm a FTM. It doesn't help that my mom is convinced that I'm carrying multiples. I've shown her the ultrasounds, there's just one. So yesterday after my appointment I told her we didn't get an ultrasound but that my OB used the doppler to listen to the heartbeat. She asked "How many heartbeats?" (insert eye roll here) So I responded "Two." She started freaking out and I was like "Yeah, we heard mine and then the baby's; both sounded great." ;) Maybe she'll believe me that there's just one now!
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  • Cheryls24Cheryls24 member
    I had someone tell me I looked cute today with my bump starting to show.  I honestly didn't realize it was showing in the outfit I wore today.  I know she was saying it in a nice way, but it just doesn't come off like a compliment when you are still trying to get used to your new body. 
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  • Tiffanym5238Tiffanym5238 member
    I'm pregnant with my first and someone just said to me oh you got the pregnancy wattle already?! Like seriously nothing like wanting to scream yes I always had a bigger behind but nothing like someone to say a smart comment when your already feel blah!
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