I'm pregnant not disabled

Re: I'm pregnant not disabled

• GoodyCobb member

  July 2015

  That's really nice. I'm 20 but people think I'm 15 so I get dirty looks. Also it seems like people at the grocery store try to run me over with their carts. I hear how strangers are so nice to pregnant people but I guess I won't be one of them. Lol watch out for the old people shopping! They target us!

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• mriandabusto member

  July 2015

  I either get really nice people who feel like I shouldn't lift a finger or people who expect me to lift 100 lbs no questions asked.
  To the nice people I just smile and assure them that I can do the majority of stuff I did prior to getting pregnant, and the people who assume I'm the hulk I just smile and say I'm sorry but I'm pregnant and will have to call for help.

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• trulyblessed2015 member

  July 2015 edited July 2015

  I guess it really all depends. I have some nurses I work with that give me a hard time. I cant always tell if they are being snarky towards me or if I'm extra sensitive; ) One nurse made a comment about hoping there wasn't a medical emergency because I lived in the bathroom. My feelings were actually hurt.

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• agiroir member

  July 2015

  My employees literally don't let me do anything at work. It irritates my soul! My husband also fussed at me for carrying a basket of laundry.. really dude. Don't get me wrong, I love the help when I need it but I can still fend for myself in most cases.

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• smrdaniels member

  July 2015

  It bothers me when I am capable and people are determined to make me do nothing. It's one thing to offer, but to force me out of a task.... grrr. Yeah, I had a lady bump me with her cart today.... um excuse me. Rude no matter what!

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• Vane8910 member

  July 2015

  Lol my five year old treats me like a princess and I don't mind that he thinks I'm disabled. He tells me what I can and can not do when I'm pregnant. I have to prove to him that I can still do things on my own, it's adorable.

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• epuckett0923 member

  July 2015

  I have a job that requires some lifting, no more than 25lbs and I've done it for quite some time before I was pregnant but people at work don't let me lift a thing, and scold me if they're around to see. I know they're just looking out but I have to complete my job. My parents and sister are even worse though, they don't let me lift ANYTHING, my dad doesn't even let me open doors at restaurants or anything lol. It's very kind but also, sometimes frustrating.

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• jen83mn member

  July 2015

  I think my mom thinks I'm made of glass and could shatter in an instant ... I was on a 1-foot-tall step stool getting a dish down in the kitchen and my mom said, "Be careful! Do you need help?" My mom is a notorious worrier though, so I'm not surprised, and she's just so excited for her first grandkid. I actually don't mind the help ... with this huge belly and tired feet, I do feel pretty helpless at times! I'm REALLY looking forward to being fully functional again and not in pain

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• laurenlay627 member

  July 2015

  Oh my gosh!!! So glad others feel this way. I am a very independent person and when others act like I can't do anything it infuriates me! I'm prego not handicap. I continually try to tell them nicely that my OBGYN said I can do anything and everything I did before pregnancy unless it causes pain. They don't listen. 
  

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