Awkward belly rub...

marleeb123 · September 2014

So today for the first time one of my employees reached for my tummy and rubbed my belly.....as nice as I know as she was trying to be it was so weird! I guess I didn't know how much I was showing until today wearing a tighter fit white tank!

I know mines not super exciting but does anyone have any awkward or funny belly rub stories?

DragonflyDreaming · September 2014

I haven't had that, but I think I'd be ok with family/friends (if they asked first!). But when strangers or even close associates start that up ... back off.

kmvisioli · September 2014

So awkward. A good friend of mine (due with her first tomorrow!) gave me a great solution: when someone reaches over for your belly, just rub their's right back. Pretty quick way to point out how awkward and uncomfortable it is!

marleeb123 · September 2014

It sent a chill up my spine!!!! I know she meant well so I didn't react to it much but I will go in like Kung foo mode if it happens again! Lol

daizedoo · September 2014

My mother-in-law and a close family friend all touched the "bump". I let them know they are touching bloat, fat, and water retention, and the baby itself should not be showing for another month. I enjoy watching their faces when they realize this.

YorkieLove4 · September 2014

Awkward and annoying. It's like hello, baby can't feel you so youre just rubbing up on me. I say rub them back;). That'll be a quick lesson learned. My MIL is a super overly touchy feely person so I won't be able to escape her. She's rubbed my belly since the second I found out. I hate it but at least a that's family. Probably my only exception.

2Swanns · September 2014

AWKWARD! I told one of my bosses and she looks right at my stomach (no bump yet) and said, I had an idea! (ugh.) The other boss, who is male, physically slumped when I told him. People are weird when they're caught off guard.

bwftw · September 2014

I work for my church and this is a huge reservation of mine, because you know old church ladies don't think about boundaries or that just because I'm staff doesn't mean I'm public property. So I asked another woman on staff what she did since she had all 4 of her kids whe working here. She suggested holding a folder in front of my belly, that way they would have to ask it touch me, and I can politely decline.

igl08 · September 2014

I think I was one of those awkward people that would do that before I was pregnant (not to strangers though). I didn't know it was weird until it happened to me and it was my own mom touching my belly. It's so weird this early on but I wonder if I'll feel different about it when I have a big belly.

alexandria22489 · September 2014

Ugh I feel for you! I dread the moment someone decides to do this to me

mudbug84 · September 2014

My mom will "send positive energy" by placing her palm on my belly. At first it was awkward, but I know what her intentions are, and I'm okay with it.

daizedoo · September 2014

As much as it annoys me and I would absolutely love to do this, I don't think I could get myself to touch them back lol

sweaver93 · September 2014

A completely random woman rubbed my belly over the gas station counter as I was buying some drinks. I kinda froze, but politely told her to stop. It was awkward but she apologized after. The only ones who are allowed to touch my belly are going to be my kids who love to talk to their "blip" and give my belly hugs, or the man who put the baby in there, aka my husband. Im actually tempted to buy shirts to wear in public that say no touching.

JenniCollins · September 2014

With my first I was probably about 8 months and some random dude at the grocery store just reached over and touched my belly while I was looking at the food on the shelf. Well, he had a big beer gut so I touched him back and asked when he was due. His eyes got huge and he started to apologize right away.

His wife came around the corner and fell on the floor laughing. She said it served him right.

kcbizme · September 2014

JenniCollins said:

With my first I was probably about 8 months and some random dude at the grocery store just reached over and touched my belly while I was looking at the food on the shelf. Well, he had a big beer gut so I touched him back and asked when he was due. His eyes got huge and he started to apologize right away.

His wife came around the corner and fell on the floor laughing. She said it served him right.

I love little Groot! Adorable.

daizedoo · September 2014

Ok, wtf? It's bad enough coming from someone you know. Why do complete strangers feel it's ok to touch you?

mommyofkaylin · September 2014

My dd's sitter does this to me ALL THE TIME. And talks to my belly. It's sooo awkward.

honkytonk_kid · September 2014

One of my patients rubbed my nearly nonexistent "belly" the other day (I had told her earlier when she asked about kids). Honestly, this patient was SO SICK the previous week when I had her that I thought she would die, and it made her so happy that I didn't really mind

MrsZko · September 2014

For me there's a definite line. If I know you, and you're a girl, who is a very touchy person, then fine I can accept it. If I don't know the person, if it's a dude, it's awkward. Also, this early, it's a bit awkward...

ilovemyducks21 · September 2014

My MIL does this. She did it when we told her (probably 4 weeks) and most of the other times we see her. I don't know if she can't tell it makes me uncomfortable? I thought I make it pretty obvious, although I've never said anything and probably won't. If she had asked, even once, I truly don't think I'd care, but she never has. I guess I should count my blessings, she's the only one who's done this, everyone else has asked before rubbing, and I have no problem with it.

cesquer · September 2014

@sweaver93 check it out

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stepherly · September 2014

My SO's mother is a belly toucher and she stoops down to talk to the baby. It's really awkward. Found this for a little later down the road...

071115 · September 2014

I had that on Tuesday our neighbour rubbed my belly them said you know how to prevent that right and kept walking??? Like really

Oh oh... Last time I was pregnant. I was at a restaurant and this lady asked me how far along I was. I said 8 months, and she said oh you are smaller then me, but I am just fat... I just stared in complete disbelief! Like what do you say to that?? I didn't know of I should laugh or cry or what??

hydrangeablue · September 2014

I was kind of hoping that didn't really happen!

chocolateandwine · September 2014

The only person who went in for the belly touch when I was pregnant with DS was my manicurist of all people. When I realized what she was about to do, I felt like she was coming at me in slow motion. Awkward...

pregarella · September 2014

I was running a wedding once (I'm a wedding planner), and one of the very loud groomsmen decided to reach out, as I was pinning bouts, and rub. What the what?! I get old ladies and family, but a stranger, and a young guy nonetheless?

ruemorgan · September 2014

No awkward stories here, just friends being jerkoffs TRYING to piss me off.

almeyer2013 · September 2014

I too was a shameless belly rubber, but again, only people I knew, and I would always ask before I went in for the kill.
I have had only one co worker pat my non existent baby belly, but I really don't have a problem with it.
Now if a stranger did that to me.... I might be taken aback.
I love the idea of patting them back.
And I love it when H leans down to talk to the baby. Won't lie, it makes my black heart a little warm.

Ashlee692 · September 2014

Ok so yes I have gone through this but thank god the awkward belly rubs NEVER come from my co-workers! It's always my mother in law lol! Everytime I see her she goes straight for the bump not even a hi how have you been! This is always my reaction-

Don't get me wrong I still love her to pieces, it's just awkward.
My own mother doesn't even rub the bump

mwerren · September 2014

I just tell people to keep rubbing my belly that it helps relieve my constipation. That makes them stop

ciaobellat · September 2014

I really have a problem with people who just reach out and touch someone's belly without asking, unless it's my husband or family. That is not only awkward but rude!

stellarsoundz · September 2014

It seems I am the only one here who just doesn't mind. I'm so obsessed with the little bit of bump I have that I'm pleased when others notice. I haven't had any awkward situations. A friend of mine at church, who has 7 of her own (OMG) and did our wedding photos, came running up on Sunday and went straight for my belly. Then she suddenly went "Oh! I should have asked! I'm so sorry!!" and I just laughed and told her it was okay. This was the first week at church where I was really showing so I was excited for people to notice.

Please don't chase me out of here with torches and pitchforks. I still love all of you and I promise I'll never touch your bumps if I see you on the street!

Readingdiva123 · September 2014

I personally have no problem with people I know touching the bump especially close friends and family although I am still getting used to it. Luckily I haven't had any random belly rubs yet lol.

jpavenski · September 2014

I think it's different once your bigger, I didn't mind with my first if family or friends touched my belly. But now it's just bloat & it seems so weird since the baby is really bellow the belly button.

selena61307 · September 2014

I love in a state where I can press charges you can not touch a pregnant woman's belly without her permission. Thank you PA.

FutureMzJohnson · September 2014

I had a few co workers just walk up and reached out to touch my belly. I simply just slapped their hands and said no thank you, precious cargo on board. This is not a petting zoo please go visit one. Have a nice day! Were their feelings hurt? Don't know and don't care, I barely know you I just switched to this office in July! Your too new to me. Also, btw my belly is not a darn magical ball, go rub something else on someone else!

Barboea · September 2014

Family and super close friends are the only ones who are allowed to touch this belly. Anyone else is going to get a punch in theirs. I hate it when people I don't know invade my space. Even when they stand too close to me in a line. I get all sweaty and pissed off lol Actually writing that out makes me think think I have problems.

rm2013 · September 2014

marleeb123 said:
It sent a chill up my spine!!!! I know she meant well so I didn't react to it much but I will go in like Kung foo mode if it happens again! Lol

Lol... @marleeb123 That is what I did. I was over my due date so of course I looked like if I sneezed the baby would pop out. I was at Home Depot and had to go to the bathroom. I walk into the bathroom this older lady was on her way out, and she just went to rub my belly !!! No small talk or anything. It happened so fast my split second reaction was to karate chop her. She seemed pretty stunned and all I could say was please don't touch my belly! To be honest though I don't think I would have done anything different even if I had time to think about it.