My husband and I walked into a baby store this past weekend to pick up a recliner we had ordered and the woman in line in front of us was mid conversation about how good she was about guessing the sex of babies based on bumps.
So she turns around and looks at me saying, "oh, they're having a boy. She's all in front. Are you having a boy?"
I replied, "we're not sure, we're not finding out".
Her: "well sorry to ruin the surprise, you're having a boy. Actually, let me look at your ass (checks out ass) - hmm, actually it could be a girl".
Me: (politely laughs)
Internally: First, why the f do strangers think being pregnant gives them the freedom to comment on my body? Secondly, yes, we're pretty sure it's one or the other but thanks for your expert advice. And lastly, if you're saying it *might* be a girl because my ass got big, it's always looked like this, thanks.
Oh I love people like this! Some old lady did that to me saying oh I bet you're having a boy? Actually were having 2 girls......her face, PRICELESS!
Oh course you're good at guessing it's a 50/50 chance!
Everyone + Their Brother: Enjoy this time with you and your husband before the baby comes.
Internal Thoughts: There is little that is enjoyable at 37 weeks + 3 days pregnant. STFU.
^^^^^^ YES. Could not have said it better. What would you like me to enjoy? I can't do any fun activities like fourwheel, attend parties, or even nap because I'm MISERABLE but sure....... I'll just try and enjoy it.
Exactly!! Don't get me wrong, I'm having a much easier pregnancy than most so DH and I have been able to enjoy ourselves. The whole "Just you wait!" mentality pisses the ever-living crap out of me. We get "just you wait!" as pregnant ladies waiting for newborns. We get "just you wait!!" from people with toddlers once we're holding newborns. We'll get "JUST YOU WAIT!!" from parents with teenagers. Just seriously people. STFU. Please god just shut up.
Exactly!! Don't get me wrong, I'm having a much easier pregnancy than most so DH and I have been able to enjoy ourselves. The whole "Just you wait!" mentality pisses the ever-living crap out of me. We get "just you wait!" as pregnant ladies waiting for newborns. We get "just you wait!!" from people with toddlers once we're holding newborns. We'll get "JUST YOU WAIT!!" from parents with teenagers. Just seriously people. STFU. Please god just shut up.
Ever notice these are the same people who wake up one morning and realize they spent so much time waiting for the next stressful thing to pop up that they never enjoyed all the happy things in between? The ride is so much more enjoyable when you just relax B-)
@NotISaidtheCat love your statement. The neurologist I saw about my headaches said the exact thing to me. He said don't keep thinking that "once I'm out of the woods... This will be better" or " once this happens then I will be happy." He said enjoy the ride.... It's terrible that your miserable but there isn't anything you can do at this point so try and enjoy the little things and your baby soon
Exactly!! Don't get me wrong, I'm having a much easier pregnancy than most so DH and I have been able to enjoy ourselves. The whole "Just you wait!" mentality pisses the ever-living crap out of me. We get "just you wait!" as pregnant ladies waiting for newborns. We get "just you wait!!" from people with toddlers once we're holding newborns. We'll get "JUST YOU WAIT!!" from parents with teenagers. Just seriously people. STFU. Please god just shut up.
Ever notice these are the same people who wake up one morning and realize they spent so much time waiting for the next stressful thing to pop up that they never enjoyed all the happy things in between? The ride is so much more enjoyable when you just relax B-)
YES!! Well said! I agree completely. I've tried to express that exact sentiment to everyone who's given us the "just you wait!" bs. I always wonder when they stop warning people about the next life step. These are probably the old people who become busybodies on facebook. They have nothing left to look forward to so they troll people there with their warnings.
I've noticed there are two responses, the "just you wait" or "you're going to have so much fun." Being a mom is an absolute trip. Yes, some days are hard but the good days are well worth any bad. Now when I hear any variation of "just you wait" I have to bite my tongue so I don't say "just because you're miserable doesn't mean I will be." And I try to tell parents-to-be that they will have fun, no matter what other people say. Parenting is fun.
Its so funny you say this! A friend of mine from my early 20s was texting back and forth with me today and he said this pretty much this exact same thing. "It'll be a trip, but so worth it"
When people ask my DH how he's doing he's decided a couple weeks ago to always respond with "tired" just to give them the pleasure of going into the whole "just you wait" spiel. He says he finds it amusing how everyone seems to find such joy in lecturing about it. He's weird like that.
Got my first prenatal massage today and I went through my list of aches and pains so she would know what to focus on. At the end of the massage she says, "well you're not as bad off as you made it out to be."
Internal thought: WTF? You aren't carrying around a bowling ball all day making your back ache and your hips and pelvis shoot with pain every time you stand up so what the hell do you know?!
I went for a wax, knowing personal grooming won't be happening until well after LO is here. At the register, the girl says "It's so worth the cost, especially with how much fun you're going to have." I stared at her for a while and then said "this isn't really fun" while looking at my belly.
Internal thought: You're an f-ing idiot. I hate you, you stupid non-pregnant human.
I went for a wax, knowing personal grooming won't be happening until well after LO is here. At the register, the girl says "It's so worth the cost, especially with how much fun you're going to have." I stared at her for a while and then said "this isn't really fun" while looking at my belly.
Internal thought: You're an f-ing idiot. I hate you, you stupid non-pregnant human.
I don't even understand what she means by "having so much fun". Sex before baby??
The labor itself?? Maybe she orgasmed during labor and that's what she meant?
@Westypet I don't think she noticed I was pregnant, I think that was what she probably said to everyone getting a Brazilian trying to be cute. Or she's totally clueless about having sex when 8.5 months pregnant.
@Westypet I don't think she noticed I was pregnant, I think that was what she probably said to everyone getting a Brazilian trying to be cute. Or she's totally clueless about having sex when 8.5 months pregnant.
Re: Internal thoughts
Oh course you're good at guessing it's a 50/50 chance!
Guy at work: "Not to be rude, but where did you find a pair of jeans that fit?!"
Me: "These are actually my jeans from before I got pregnant..." (just not buttoned)
Me internally: "Not to be rude, but shut the fuck up... Seriously."
What would you like me to enjoy?
I can't do any fun activities like fourwheel, attend parties, or even nap because I'm MISERABLE but sure....... I'll just try and enjoy it.
The neurologist I saw about my headaches said the exact thing to me.
He said don't keep thinking that "once I'm out of the woods... This will be better" or " once this happens then I will be happy." He said enjoy the ride.... It's terrible that your miserable but there isn't anything you can do at this point so try and enjoy the little things and your baby soon
ETA: deleted extra word
"It'll be a trip, but so worth it"
Internal thought: WTF? You aren't carrying around a bowling ball all day making your back ache and your hips and pelvis shoot with pain every time you stand up so what the hell do you know?!
Internal thought: You're an f-ing idiot. I hate you, you stupid non-pregnant human.
The labor itself?? Maybe she orgasmed during labor and that's what she meant?