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Annoying questions you get asked?

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  • mommyofkaylinmommyofkaylin member
    I've been asked several times if I'm returning to work after the holidays. They seem shocked when I tell them I still have two months to go.
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  • finallyourturn2finallyourturn2 member
    Are they identical? (After they have been told it's a boy and a girl), are they fertility clinic babies?, are you going to breastfeed?
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  • lisap0924lisap0924 member
    How are you feeling just gets on my nerves now. I appreciate the concern but except for my MS first trimester, I have been blessed with a very uneventful pregnancy.
    Now, when people ask I just say good or fine.

    I also had a co-worker ask me about my stretch marks the other day and if I have gotten any yet. WTF?!

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  • lisap0924lisap0924 member
    Also a very sweet father aged man at my work asks me everyday "how are the 3 of you today?"
    He is so nice and sweet I can't get cranky at him for implying I have twins lol

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  • PHNJennaPHNJenna member
    katydid2014 said:
    A hundred times yes to the "how are you feeling". I get asked every single day by the same people at work. I appreciate the concern but jeez it gets old answering the same question over and over. Especially since I pretty much always feel fine but if I didn't then I probably won't talk to random coworkers about it anyway.
    I seriously think that one of my coworkers whom asks me this question multiple times every day honestly doesn't even realize she is asking over and over and over, like she has memory loss or something, it is SO BAD and SO ANNOYING! And, I am with you, most days I feel fine too.
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  • djolietdjoliet member
    I get asked how far along I am and my dad al always asks how his granddaughter is but it's all family. Haven't had a single stranger comment or ask a question about my pregnancy
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  • scrappypomscrappypom member
    People ask me how big my boobs are... like everyone. My dad, my boss, my friends. I tell them they are big now but will soon be very long!

    Also, 'how much weight have you gained? Are you worried about your body changing? Are you worried about losing the weight?' Ick, yes, I've gained 20lbs, I'm in my 3rd trimester!! totally normal, my Dr wants me to gain 15 more. Stop talking about my body!!!
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  • 071115071115 member
    Are you sure it's not twins?
    Why are you bigger this time then last?
    How are you feeling? (I always say fine and you) then just stare at them...
    When are you going on may leave?
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  • PAkathyPAkathy member
    How are you and Penelope doing? I didn't name my daughter "Penelope" and have told this person multiple times. She tells me that obviously she has named my baby that for me. I don't get annoyed very easily, but that definitely annoys the heck outta me since I liked that name before and now I refuse to name her that bc this particular person keeps calling my LO that! Sorry, venting...
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  • ruemorganruemorgan member
    edited December 2014
    Obviously "how are you feeling?"

    I cant explain it, but I hate "how many months are you?" I think it bothers me because so much happens to a fetus week to week. I always reply with how many weeks I am.

    And lately ive been annoyed when they ask how far along I am because everyone says how small I am and then they give me this look. And that look makes me feel like "dont you dare imply something is wrong or my baby is unhealthy, he's perfect!"

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  • JCWhiteyJCWhitey member
    No one really asks me anything.  The other day someone at the airport asked me if I was pregnant and then how far along I was, but that was the ticket agent who had to ask to make sure I was fine to fly or whatever.

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  • lawsonellislawsonellis member
    @PAkathy‌ One of my good friends did that to me!! She wanted me to name my LO "Leighton" and I was kinda meh about it. So in turn, she began calling her Leighton. It drove me so insane that I nixed the name shortly after and ended up pushing hard to find the name I wanted shortly after. Luckily I did and have enforced a rule about calling her any differently, but man is that annoying.
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  • nursestephanieeenursestephanieee member
    katydid2014 said:
    A hundred times yes to the "how are you feeling". I get asked every single day by the same people at work. I appreciate the concern but jeez it gets old answering the same question over and over. Especially since I pretty much always feel fine but if I didn't then I probably won't talk to random coworkers about it anyway.

    I'm soooooo glad I'm not the only one... I hate that! Multiple times every single day.


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  • SkrittensSkrittens member
    Most questions don't bother me. The one that does though is when people ask why we aren't using a nanny. The question doesn't bother me- but when I go into the reasons why...people still press and say that if they were us they would. This comes mostly from SAHM friends.
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  • DM718DM718 member
    My boss's immediate reaction to the news I'm pregnant was "is this planned?". Another coworker asked that shortly after news got out, but at least it wasn't her first comment.

    Most annoying since then is "should you do that?". I got that yesterday from my MIL about putting a lightweight bag on a shelf around 6 feet high - not sure what potential issues there could be. I mostly get that question about exercising.
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  • kshipkship member
    I get asked all the time if I'm still having morning sickness. I'm like umm no I'm pretty sure that was like 17 weeks ago. I've been over it for quite awhile.
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  • lib1974lib1974 member
    saltyfins said:

    How are you feeling?

    Over, and over, and over, and over, and over.....

    This. Over and over.
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  • marlyheathmarlyheath member
    A Chrismas baby?? Ha! I wish I still have a good solid 2 months left people!
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  • CrystalTruesCrystalTrues member
    marlyheath said:

    A Chrismas baby?? Ha! I wish I still have a good solid 2 months left people!

    I got this all the time with my first, he was due December 13th. And so many people were excited about it being near Christmas. I even had some hopping I would give birth on Christmas. I Never understood why you would want that for me (almost 2 weeks past my due date) or my child. I kept having too explain that my doctor would not let me go that late, I guess the joke was on me since he was born on the 22nd.

    As for this pregnancy I have a few I'm getting sick of. The name questions because we don'thave one yet, are not worried about it, and because they seem to feel like they now have to help us with suggestions.

    "What are you having?" Because it is then followed up with..."Oh are you going to have another so you can try for a girl? " since we will have 2 boys. No, we wanted 2 babies that's it that all we think we can handle.

    And finally the c-section VBAC question. My body my choice please don't try to convince me otherwise.
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  • janda426janda426 member
    LOL I didn't realize I was the only one who hated "how are you feeling" until this thread. I just don't know how to respond. I usually say "pregnant" or "big!" if I don't just say "I'm good...." And then trail off cause I really don't know what else to say. I'm not gonna tell people how I really feel cause no one wants to hear how my back feels like it's gonna break in half, I can only poop every 3-4 days, I'm always tired, my boobs are leaking already, and my ass is getting big.

    I totally get they're just being nice cause I'm the same way with pregnant people, it's like the elephant in the room and you don't wanna be rude and NOT acknowledge the pregnancy. I just don't know what the hell to say.

    The only other annoying question right now has been from his mom wondering what the name is when we've told her like 46 times now that we're going to reveal the name when we show her the finished nursery.
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  • 5feetshort5feetshort member
    Oh questions. No matter how well intentioned they are, I could do without them. That and without people projecting how I feel.

    Some of the most annoying ones:
    How are you feeling?
    What kind of breast pump will you use? How often will you need to pump?

    And not a question but "you can let us know how painful giving birth is" or not because I don't really care to share that information with you.
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  • SkrittensSkrittens member
    Honestly, the "how are you feeling" and name questions don't bother me. But two people asked in the last 24 hrs if I am ready for this baby to be born already. I say no- I will be ready in 2 months - when he is full term. Then both pushed and said they bet I really can't wait because I am so uncomfortable.

    I may be uncomfortable - or even in pain- but as long as my baby isn't in danger and I'm not in big danger then I will happily be miserable for the next 9-11 weeks until my son is ready to meet the world.

    It was even worse because we were at my inlaws - and my SIL lost two pre-term babies and her oldest was born at 24 weeks.
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  • 5feetshort5feetshort member
    I was hospitalized years ago for another condition and was asked I would share which was worse being in the hospital for l & d or being in hospital for my condition. No. I will not compare a chronic illness with giving birth.
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  • kncole28kncole28 member
    I had a co worker ask me is I had gotten roids yet.... Um really? She just had a baby in May, apparently she still has them... I was annoyed she asked this in front of the whole office.
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  • noodlienoodlesnoodlienoodles member
    People always ask me if I'm still working. Is it common for women to quit their jobs as soon as they find out they're pregnant?! Meh! I mostly feel bad for the DH because he feels like people are implying he isn't doing enough to support our family.
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