Those Annoying/WTF/Really??? Pregnancy Comments

lgsdesigner · January 2015

Share some annoying/WTF/really??? pregnancy comments you have gotten lately.

Annnnd GO!

lgsdesigner · January 2015

I was in the breakroom and spilled my cup over which spilled about 12 oz of water on the floor. I blushed embarrassed as about 15 people stared at me, then started to clean it up.

I was almost done when a female manager (who saw the spill happen) comes up to me as I’m crouched down cleaning and says “Ohhhh….NOOOO!!! What are you doing? You know crouching down like that is bad for the baby, right? I mean—you can really hurt him in there! What are you doing???!!!” I go “I am pregnant. Not handicap. I am perfectly capable of cleaning water off the floor. I am still a normal human being that can do normal human being tasks.” She turned red and walked out.

SarahDawn725 · January 2015

Just the usual "ya sure it's not twins?" Hardy fucking har har.

wheninrome627 · January 2015

I'm just sick of people asking me how I am feeling every 3 seconds. I feel fine, but even if I didn't, do they really want to hear about it? Probably not.

lgsdesigner · January 2015

wheninrome627 said:

I'm just sick of people asking me how I am feeling every 3 seconds. I feel fine, but even if I didn't, do they really want to hear about it? Probably not.

I usually reply with "I'm feeling pregnant."

Ballet80 · January 2015

My boss was in my office and I still have MS randomly. I went to the back to throw up in the bathroom, I guess e heard me. When I returned to my desk he said you need to go home you are obviously really sick! I said I throw up all the time, I'm pregnant!!! Duh!!

JayJay42 · January 2015

juneheart said:

My boss looked at me the other morning and said "The baby must be keeping you up all night isn't he"? To which I wanted to reply, "Yeah.. boss, I wake up 5 times a night to piss, my hip cramps hurt like a bitch when I sleep on my side and my dog felt it necessary to shit on the floor at 2am". Instead I said "Yes..". While walking away she says "I can tell.. you just look so tired. And that glow you had a few weeks ago... well it's gone". You're annoying.. go away.

:-O

Don't be messin' with my glow, bitch.

lgsdesigner · January 2015

mariisz said:

I went into the office and saw a box of sugar cookies. I'm like yum who brought these! And grabbed one. My co-worker goes "should you really be eating that?" And I replied "yeah. Should YOU?!" She didn't say anything. Edit: I apparently can't type

Bwahahaha! NICE.

lgsdesigner · January 2015

juneheart said:

And that glow you had a few weeks ago... well it's gone". You're annoying.. go away.

@juneheart -

blankenbakerh · January 2015

I know this wasn't said to me but it was too funny not to share!!!!

Ok so a few years ago there was this girl who is a friend with one of mine from high school. So it's her first baby. She is chewing gum and swallows it by accident.........She proceeds to freak and ask " OMG! Can the gum get stuck in my baby's hair?" I mean REALLY!! I had no words......took me 5 minutes of stifling my laughter to reassure her that the gum would not get stuck in her baby's hair since her gum went to her stomach and not her uterus!!!

mlbrooks619 · January 2015

Ugh- my deskmate (we share a desk area at work) literally just asked me:

Deskmate: So have you been sick (morning sickness)?

Me: No

Deskmate: Really? Not even early on?

Me: No

Deskmate: Not that you will get sick now, but just wondering.

Me in my head: Look bit*h, I sit beside you 5 days a week you would notice if I was barfing. Not to mention you've asked me this about a million times. I am secretly imagining throat punching you.

Sorry- I have no tolerance for this lady, she drives me NUTS!

whippercamz · January 2015

I work in a rehab facility for mothers that have young children or are pregnant and using drugs. I work in the daycare and in the morning during drop off the moms like to hang around and chat. I was having my small, mostly creamer cup of coffee that I have in the morning when a mom who uses heroin stopped in her tracks and asked if I should be drinking that? I obviously can't say anything mean to the clients but I just wanted to be like, should you be shooting heroin??? Ugh.

blankenbakerh · January 2015

I however having a large family do get " You do know what causes that right?" In which I tell them Nope, sure don't! I skipped sex ed in high school and need you to explain it! Seriously I just don't what happens....

kateamart · January 2015

::::WARNING. This is traumatic!::::

I walked into the most horrific elevator conversation yesterday.

I was leaving work and was completely bundled up, so it's hard to notice my bump under my coat. Three women I don't know where talking about someone who recently lost her baby because the umbilical cord was twisted five times around its neck. Even worse, they basically were blaming the Mom, saying that she was bending over too much, and every time you bend over your putting the cord on top of your baby.

I literally was speechless. I seriously can't imagine a worse conversation for a pregnant lady to walk in on. UGH.

sarahchrismck · January 2015

I was told (by a coworker) that I should probably stop swimming due to the chemicals in the pool. I know this is BS because my doctor is all for me swimming throughout pregnancy (I've been swimming for exercise since high school).

Lezzie82 · January 2015

Everyone has been afraid to say anything to me this pregnancy beyond the ignorant "You're so skinny" comments from people who don't know I'm sick.

Last pregnancy I had gained some , not a lot, but a little weight by 26 weeks or so....I had bought some fudge on a trip for Ryan's dad.... I tried to give it to him and he noticed I had some too and said "You shouldn't be eating straight fudge!! It's not good for the baby and you'll gain weight!"

I wanted to rip his head off and karate chop his ass and then eat my fudge while he cried in a corner and watched.

tdart14 · January 2015

kateamart said:
::::WARNING. This is traumatic!::::

I walked into the most horrific elevator conversation yesterday.

I was leaving work and was completely bundled up, so it's hard to notice my bump under my coat. Three women I don't know where talking about someone who recently lost her baby because the umbilical cord was twisted five times around its neck. Even worse, they basically were blaming the Mom, saying that she was bending over too much, and every time you bend over your putting the cord on top of your baby.

I literally was speechless. I seriously can't imagine a worse conversation for a pregnant lady to walk in on. UGH.

Smh. ...

blankenbakerh · January 2015

babyfanta said:

I have been working for my boss since for 3 years. Ive known her since i was 9 because me and her daughter used to be really good friends. So the other day I finally tell her I'm pregnant and she tells me she already knows. And ask me questions about how I feel and how my mother feels about the situation and just normal questions and then proceeds to ask "Is the father going to stick around???" What. The. Actual. Fuck. And I just responded Yeah well he has been my boyfriend for three years now. . . I'm not married so maybe that's why she asked???? I could just be being sensitive but I thought that was really fucking rude.

No it was rude.....

CTri17 · January 2015

after telling my spin class that I plan to teach up until I give birth (same as last time) unless baby or I need to stop
Man: WHAT! are you serious? I'm going to bring hot water with me to every class the last few weeks

Me: This isn't my first rodeo, I won't have the baby here at the gym, I live really close.

lgsdesigner · January 2015

kateamart said:

::::WARNING. This is traumatic!::::

I walked into the most horrific elevator conversation yesterday.

I was leaving work and was completely bundled up, so it's hard to notice my bump under my coat. Three women I don't know where talking about someone who recently lost her baby because the umbilical cord was twisted five times around its neck. Even worse, they basically were blaming the Mom, saying that she was bending over too much, and every time you bend over your putting the cord on top of your baby.

I literally was speechless. I seriously can't imagine a worse conversation for a pregnant lady to walk in on. UGH.

@kateamart - WTF is wrong with people?!?

CTri17 · January 2015

kateamart said:

::::WARNING. This is traumatic!::::

I walked into the most horrific elevator conversation yesterday.

I was leaving work and was completely bundled up, so it's hard to notice my bump under my coat. Three women I don't know where talking about someone who recently lost her baby because the umbilical cord was twisted five times around its neck. Even worse, they basically were blaming the Mom, saying that she was bending over too much, and every time you bend over your putting the cord on top of your baby.

I literally was speechless. I seriously can't imagine a worse conversation for a pregnant lady to walk in on. UGH.

not to mention, it's false. It's like when my husbands grandma said I shouldn't reach above my head because it could hurt the baby.

lgsdesigner · January 2015

babyfanta said:

I have been working for my boss since for 3 years. Ive known her since i was 9 because me and her daughter used to be really good friends. So the other day I finally tell her I'm pregnant and she tells me she already knows. And ask me questions about how I feel and how my mother feels about the situation and just normal questions and then proceeds to ask "Is the father going to stick around???" What. The. Actual. Fuck. And I just responded Yeah well he has been my boyfriend for three years now. . . I'm not married so maybe that's why she asked???? I could just be being sensitive but I thought that was really fucking rude.

@babyfanta - This is NOT okay. This is actually harrassment, and she needs fired.

sarahchrismck · January 2015

babyfanta said:

I have been working for my boss since for 3 years. Ive known her since i was 9 because me and her daughter used to be really good friends. So the other day I finally tell her I'm pregnant and she tells me she already knows. And ask me questions about how I feel and how my mother feels about the situation and just normal questions and then proceeds to ask "Is the father going to stick around???" What. The. Actual. Fuck. And I just responded Yeah well he has been my boyfriend for three years now. . . I'm not married so maybe that's why she asked???? I could just be being sensitive but I thought that was really fucking rude.

I agree - I think that's rude to ask you. That's a rude thing to say to anyone. Sorry you had to deal with that.

obimom · January 2015

I recently had someone ask if I was in my 4th trimester yet...

She just had a baby a month ago.

lgsdesigner · January 2015

obimom said:

I recently had someone ask if I was in my 4th trimester yet...
She just had a baby a month ago.

@obimom - Wait. WHAT? She must have some left over pregnancy brain.

obimom · January 2015

lgsdesigner said:

obimom said:

I recently had someone ask if I was in my 4th trimester yet...
She just had a baby a month ago.

@obimom - Wait. WHAT? She must have some left over pregnancy brain.

Yeah I'm hoping she was just sleepy and mixed up asking if I was in my 4th month yet...

Brittanyg713 · January 2015

I was in the office kitchen getting water this morning when the president of the company walked up to me and said "wow you have put on a lot of weight" in front of three other people. This was the first weight comment I have received so I was really taken aback by it. All I could do in the moment was laugh along with the rest of the guys, but now I wish I would have said something back.

I am normally not a sensitive person, but this time it hurt my feelings. I know I am not overweight by any means so I don't know why it is bothering me so much. I wish people had the brain to know that just because women are pregnant doesn't give them the right to poke fun of our weight! TGIF!

alaw0729 · January 2015

Mine for this week has been "oh your baby bump is so big". It's annoying to me because, okay, so I haven't gotten into my bigger scrub stash yet because I didn't think these were too small. They don't feel tight and I am not uncomfortable moving around in them so i thought they were fine. Got out a bigger top and everyone's all "holy crap you look huge compared to Monday" I will definitely be staying in my normal size scrubs for now.

alaw0729 · January 2015

babyfanta said:

I have been working for my boss since for 3 years. Ive known her since i was 9 because me and her daughter used to be really good friends. So the other day I finally tell her I'm pregnant and she tells me she already knows. And ask me questions about how I feel and how my mother feels about the situation and just normal questions and then proceeds to ask "Is the father going to stick around???" What. The. Actual. Fuck. And I just responded Yeah well he has been my boyfriend for three years now. . . I'm not married so maybe that's why she asked???? I could just be being sensitive but I thought that was really fucking rude.

Seriously.... Not only was that incredibly rude, but why is it any of her business to ask in the first place.

Sunshine4020 · January 2015

I haven't made any sort of official announcement at work (except to the ladies who are on my team), so people are finding out organically here and there. I am still in the awkward "did she drink too much beer last weekend or is she pregnant?" phase. SO a lady I work with comes over to my desk this week and says, "So I learned you are expecting - although I had my suspicions. Congratulations!"

I don't know if I am just stabby or what, but "you had your suspicions"?! AKA I look like a fat whale??!! Thanks a lot. And it also makes me wonder who she heard it from/asked about it. Good to know that people are talking about how fat I look LOL.

:@)

kateamart · January 2015

tdart14, lgsdesigner, and CTri17 -- Thanks for agreeing! And I know, WTF. The more I think about it, the angrier I get. I should have said something to them instead of just stand their in silence.

lgsdesigner · January 2015

Sunshine4020 said:

I haven't made any sort of official announcement at work (except to the ladies who are on my team), so people are finding out organically here and there. I am still in the awkward "did she drink too much beer last weekend or is she pregnant?" phase. SO a lady I work with comes over to my desk this week and says, "So I learned you are expecting - although I had my suspicions. Congratulations!"

I don't know if I am just stabby or what, but "you had your suspicions"?! AKA I look like a fat whale??!! Thanks a lot. And it also makes me wonder who she heard it from/asked about it. Good to know that people are talking about how fat I look LOL.
:@)

@Sunshine4020 - The same happened to me before I announced. I get REALLY bloated with each pregnancy, and look like I packed on pounds when it's just water weight. Some people here (after I announced) said "Well, duh...you were looking chunky! Now we know!" or "Ohhhh...I could totally tell. You were looking...thick."
Gee-- thanks.

piddles99 · January 2015

My family keeps telling me I need to eat more.... I may be naive as a FTM, but I'm pretty sure that shoving candies in my mouth isn't the way to make "sure I have a healthy baby"...

Also, I am getting really annoyed with people asking how I feel. When I was in the hospital, every phone call was asking how I was feeling. I felt fine other than my bleeding vag, thanks.

And then I'd feel bad because they mean well

babyfreckle · January 2015

I have so many of these stories and I'm only 23 weeks:

- When I first announced my pregnancy at work a coworker came into my office afterwards and said, "I knew it! Your clothes have been fitting differently and you used to be so slim and now you have hips!"
- (Same coworker) Someone asked where I was giving birth. When I answered she went into this long story about how her sister-in-law gave birth there like 10 years ago and they accidentally sewed a sponge inside of her after her c-section. She told this story in front of everyone! This is a great hospital too - just a freak accident.
- One that happens all of the time is people telling me that I'm going to neglect both my husband and my dog. Like, I'll just forget they exist. This is beyond annoying to me to just lump me into this random/stereotypical category of people.

Sunshine4020 · January 2015

lgsdesigner So ridiculous! People just seem to lose all filters when it comes to pregnant ladies!!

Also I think we can all agree that we are fed up with people telling us how to do things - whether it's how to eat, how to give birth, how to be a parent etc. I am planning a natural birth and am SO sick of people literally falling over in shock because I want to try and do it this way. Even calling me crazy. It's my body, my baby and kindly f*ck off!!!!

cosmicav · January 2015

I feel like EVERYONE asks me: "Are you sure it isn't twins??" UGHH I want to scream every time someone says that. Thanks for underhandedly telling me that I'm too fat.

Also I agree with previous posters-- everyone asking how I feel is starting to get really old, especially when I say "I'm fine," and they wait, like I should be telling them more info. I'm sorry, did you want to hear me talk about my hemorrhoids too?

cosmicav · January 2015

ALSO (and maybe this is just me being a bitter jerk)

but is anyone else tired of people asking, "are you excited?"

I know people mean well, but after the 50th time of being asked that, you just want to say "no I'm not, this is a nightmare" just to see their expression. it's okay if I'm just a jerk lol

fallingleaves5 · January 2015

elliamanda83 said:

wheninrome627 said:

I'm just sick of people asking me how I am feeling every 3 seconds. I feel fine, but even if I didn't, do they really want to hear about it? Probably not.

I agree! While I appreciate that people care, seriously leave me alone. Someone stops at my desk on a daily basis to ask how I'm doing. Good Lord people!! I'm pregnant, it's not like I have some terrible disease. And the worst part is, when you say "good" they just stand there like there should be more to the story. Nope. I'm fine. Move along please. I feel like an exhibit at the zoo!

Omg yes!! I have a friend who plays 20 questions about how I'm feeling. If I say that I'm okay... That doesn't mean to follow up with 19 more questions asking about certain symptoms. It's like they want you to tell them all the symptoms. Well I haven't taken a crap in 3 days but other than that I'm good

katlarissa · January 2015

I feel guilty for even saying this, but I hate when people ask all the time "how are you feeling?"

I'm still having morning sickness and lots of back pain, and so I either have to lie and say "fine, thanks!" or go into more detail. Because if I just say cheerfully "not great, but thanks for asking!" they act appalled that I'm *still* not feeling better - as though it's somehow my fault. Some people just don't have great pregnancies where they glow and their hair gets shiny and their nails get strong or whatever the general population evidently thinks happens the freaking minute you're past first trimester! Gah! Anyway, I wish people would find something different to ask me...or just not ask anything about me related to pregnancy, since half of them are just acquaintances from church who feel the need to ask how I'm feeling every.single.Sunday.

ETA: Sorry for the repetition. I posted this one at the bottom of the first page instead of reading all the second pagers first. I see I'm by no means the only person who wishes this question would cease to exist!

rositalynda2014 · January 2015

juneheart said:
My boss looked at me the other morning and said "The baby must be keeping you up all night isn't he"? To which I wanted to reply, "Yeah.. boss, I wake up 5 times a night to piss, my hip cramps hurt like a bitch when I sleep on my side and my dog felt it necessary to shit on the floor at 2am". Instead I said "Yes..". While walking away she says "I can tell.. you just look so tired. And that glow you had a few weeks ago... well it's gone". You're annoying.. go away.

Glad I'm not the only one with a dumb dog that likes to piss and poop while I sleep.! Not to mention DH was on nights this week and the dogs thought it's be a good idea to bark hella at 1:30 am AND 3:20am. They never bark unless someone's at the door...so fun to wake up to at those times.!

Rosie3rd · January 2015

whippercamz said:
I work in a rehab facility for mothers that have young children or are pregnant and using drugs. I work in the daycare and in the morning during drop off the moms like to hang around and chat. I was having my small, mostly creamer cup of coffee that I have in the morning when a mom who uses heroin stopped in her tracks and asked if I should be drinking that? I obviously can't say anything mean to the clients but I just wanted to be like, should you be shooting heroin??? Ugh.

Yes! This! I've nurses babies who are withdrawing from whatever drugs their mums have taken during pregnancy and one such mum saw me order a double shot for my coffee before night shift when I was about 30 weeks with my first. She glared at me then asked if I knew the dangers of so much caffeine during pregnancy! This woman took every drug she could get her hands on and I was bad to drink strong coffee!

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