Anyone Else Getting Told This? An Is there a way to make it better?

kittycaitemomma · April 2014

At almost 33 weeks my family an some strangers have told me i just look fat,obese gross etc. they make jokes an constantly make fun of the fact that i can't get by tiny spaces anymore,I don't understand why they feel the need to do this. My Doctor says I'm right on track an all the weight is in my abdomen area (where the baby is) so i'm a little confused. I've even started to think their right an i don't even see myself as pregnant anymore but just HUGE an OBESE, Anyone know good coping skills?

rainydayluck · April 2014

Give them the finger?

Tnpeach · April 2014

Gonna have to agree with rainy, here. Family should know better, and strangers don't matter.

Also, welcome to the bump.

usernewname · April 2014

Tell them to sit and spin with that middle finger as well.

Haters be hating.

Marcella05 · April 2014

Sounds like a bunch of rude, ignorant people and you shouldn't for a second take them seriously. That's not even acceptable as a joke.

jjtyler · April 2014

I would kick people in the nuts or babymaker depending on who it comes from. That's BS.

Mamazon2014 · April 2014

Throat punch sounds appropriate for this situation

sammy.k · April 2014

And

MissLadyTay · April 2014

They sound hateful. Avoid them or start to cry if "what's your excuse?" doesn't work. Maybe seeing how it hurts you would get through to them.

Miles2Go · April 2014

"Maybe you're right. But after the baby is born, I can lose weight. Ugly is forever. Sucks for you."

shaunamw · April 2014

Maybe you should start calling them names and see how they like it.

kat8805 · April 2014

kittycaitemomma said:
At almost 33 weeks my family anD some strangers have told me I just look fat, obese, gross, etc. They make jokes anD constantly make fun of the fact that I can't get by tiny spaces anymore, I don't understand why they feel the need to do this. My Doctor says I'm right on track anD all the weight is in my abdomen area (where the baby is) so I'm a little confused. I've even started to think they're right anD I don't even see myself as pregnant anymore but just HUGE anD OBESE, Anyone know good coping skills?

First, did some editing there for you. You're welcome.

Second, the stock you put in other, unqualified, individual's opinions is your own doing. Grow a spine, and either tell them to fuck off, or let it roll off like water on a duck. Why on Earth you would accept the lousy opinion, of what sounds to be some very miserable human beings, over your medically licensed, professional doctor, is beyond me. If this is a common issue for you, even outside of pregnancy, I suggest finding a new family, and a therapist ASAP.

Ladiebug30 · April 2014

"I'm rubber, you're glue ... " followed with a "neener, neener, neener" would be my plan of action.

ho11yday · April 2014

savannah_girl said:
How about "hey, I am pregnant, what is your excuse"?

This is my go-to response for anything weight-related issues.

Lizmullen · April 2014

Your baby is in your abdomen?

... Mind blown

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awc1986 · April 2014

Tell them to shove it.

On another note - what do you have against the word "and"?

YTLCNURSE · April 2014

Next time someone makes a comment about your size/weight just respond back by saying "I've spent the last 8-9 months growing a healthy human being. What's your excuse?" Or you can say "Well I am (insert how many weeks you are). How far along are you?" Or you can really make them feel bad and say "You know it's rude for you to make comments about a pregnant woman's size while she is doing something that a lot of people would consider miraculous. Do you comment on people's weight that aren't pregnant?"

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