Messing with people is fun

Wholesome · October 2016

please tell me I'm not the only one with a twisted swnse of humor that jumps on these opportunities whenever possible.

was at my husband's company dinner and one person came over and was so happy and in my face asking, "you're pregnant??!!!" I, with a shocked and concerned face, said, "why, do I look pregnant," while looking at my stomach and then back to him.

Darn table full of people started laughing too soon. He only squirmed and backpedaled for 1 second with, "no-no-no, SHE (pointing to someone across the room) told me," I started laughing and said he's okay, he passed my test.

if only more of these opportunities came up.

MaryNog · October 2016

I always want to do something like that, if only to teach people not to ask women whether they're pregnant.

moosette113 · October 2016

I was at my nephew's birthday party a few weeks ago and this woman ran up to me all excited. "So! I wanted to know if you were pregnant, but I didn't want to ask you in case you weren't, so I went and asked so-and-so who said I should talk to this person, and they said you're pregnant and OH EM GEE CONGRATULATIONS!!!" and proceeded to give me a huge hug. I sort of nervous laughed and said thanks, but it felt almost as weird having people whisper about the contents of my uterus than if they had just come up to me and flat out asked... I wish I had denied it just to watch the confusion spread.

colleenkevin · October 2016

I really wanted to do something like this in staples yesterday. I was checking out and the woman behind me started talking to DD and then proceeded to say, "oh and you're going to be a big sister soon! I wonder if it's a brother or a sister you're getting." I was standing there in jeans and a fall jacket zipped over my bump so I didn't think it was really obvious I was pregnant. Plus the way she w a talking to DD was bugging me. I was with DH though so I just ignored her because putting the woman on the spot would have made him uncomfortable and we were having a good day together.

ladysaceb · October 2016

moosette113 said:

I was at my nephew's birthday party a few weeks ago and this woman ran up to me all excited. "So! I wanted to know if you were pregnant, but I didn't want to ask you in case you weren't, so I went and asked so-and-so who said I should talk to this person, and they said you're pregnant and OH EM GEE CONGRATULATIONS!!!" and proceeded to give me a huge hug. I sort of nervous laughed and said thanks, but it felt almost as weird having people whisper about the contents of my uterus than if they had just come up to me and flat out asked... I wish I had denied it just to watch the confusion spread.

I just had this same thing happen last weekend. We have not announced on social media but most people who see me on a regular basis know that I am pregnant. Last weekend I had someone come up to me and go on and on about how her and her 2 adult daughters were not sure if I was pregnant or not. They thought maybe, so they stalked my facebook and couldn't tell from the pictures and there was no announcement so they finally asked my mom...

azwildcat62 · October 2016

Idk... not being asked makes me question if people don't notice I'm pregnant. I feel like it's SO obvious. But people can def be oblivious.

ThePax89 · October 2016

I'm never quick enough. I also feel like people can't tell I'm pregnant, so I'm just honored when people ask me.

nolemama24 · October 2016

I don't mind too much if people ask me but, the other day I got a very random email from a former client (who I barely talk to) that said something like "ummmm I hear you have good news?!?!?" That bothered me. Like 1) who were you talking to that I came up in conversation and 2) we barely talk what the heck??? It was weird. Anyways I guess she's trying to get pregnant and now I get bombarded with emails about conceiving. It's very awkward! I barely know her!

katesmama0706 · October 2016

We belong to a fairly small church and I'm involved in the children's Sunday school program so I don't see a lot of the people who don't have little kids very often, but it's started to get around that I'm pregnant (which is fine, because the way I see it the more people who know the more people who will bring us food after baby comes) but a lot of people are asking in super round about ways that make me want to mess with them but I haven't been quick enough. One lady was like "I heard a rumor you're expecting!" And after I walked away I was like "darn I should have been like OMG WHO TOLD YOU THAT BECAUSE IM NOT"

TexasGal24 · October 2016

I guess I'm a weirdo because I like it when people comment or notice that I'm pregnant.

To each their own.

I wouldn't be above messing with people though, I would love the opportunity to say the following:

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shlecks · October 2016

@TexasGal24 I'm like you- I hate it when people say "oh you are?? I couldn't even tell!" And I'm like 'seriously so I just look fat and normal then?' I'd rather them notice it! But not say I look like I'm full term- that's too much.

hjmorgan-2 · October 2016

I'm not sure why, but the following comment annoys me:

"Aw, what are you having?--Oh wait let me guess! A healthy baby is all that matters!

"

Like they expect me to automatically be offended they ask.... I know they're tying to be sensitive.... but like... don't ask me a question then put words in my mouth no matter how true they are....

ashanne88 · October 2016

nolemama24 said:

I don't mind too much if people ask me but, the other day I got a very random email from a former client (who I barely talk to) that said something like "ummmm I hear you have good news?!?!?" That bothered me. Like 1) who were you talking to that I came up in conversation and 2) we barely talk what the heck??? It was weird. Anyways I guess she's trying to get pregnant and now I get bombarded with emails about conceiving. It's very awkward! I barely know her!

The bolded part is the weirdest to me.

hjmorgan-2 · October 2016

ashanne88 said:

nolemama24 said:

I don't mind too much if people ask me but, the other day I got a very random email from a former client (who I barely talk to) that said something like "ummmm I hear you have good news?!?!?" That bothered me. Like 1) who were you talking to that I came up in conversation and 2) we barely talk what the heck??? It was weird. Anyways I guess she's trying to get pregnant and now I get bombarded with emails about conceiving. It's very awkward! I barely know her!

The bolded part is the weirdest to me.

canavara · October 2016

HJMorgan said:

I'm not sure why, but the following comment annoys me:

"Aw, what are you having?--Oh wait let me guess! A healthy baby is all that matters! "

Like they expect me to automatically be offended they ask.... I know they're tying to be sensitive.... but like... don't ask me a question then put words in my mouth no matter how true they are....

I might be overly sensitive to it because I had a loss about a year ago but, that would burn right through me if someone asked that, but because it actually seems insensitive instead. It's like a really weird backhanded way of making fun of someone who really does say that, often because they have had a loss or a complicated pregnancy... and then smearing that onto the whole general pregnant population.

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I had a weird interaction with someone on an elevator yesterday. I was wearing the dress I normally take bump shots in, which I think is one of the few articles of clothing I own that I actually look pregnant in... I jumped in the elevator holding some carry-out food and the guy asked me, "What are you having?" and I was like, "Oh, pardon?" And he kind of did a general hand-wavey motion in the direction of either my food or my bump and I couldn't tell which he was referring to so I said, "A boy," and he laughed and said congrats... and I'm still, a day later, not 100% sure whether or not he even realized I was pregnant prior to me saying that. Awkwarddddd.

karaelaine1991 · October 2016

canavara said:

HJMorgan said:

I'm not sure why, but the following comment annoys me:

"Aw, what are you having?--Oh wait let me guess! A healthy baby is all that matters! "

Like they expect me to automatically be offended they ask.... I know they're tying to be sensitive.... but like... don't ask me a question then put words in my mouth no matter how true they are....

I might be overly sensitive to it because I had a loss about a year ago but, that would burn right through me if someone asked that, but because it actually seems insensitive instead. It's like a really weird backhanded way of making fun of someone who really does say that, often because they have had a loss or a complicated pregnancy... and then smearing that onto the whole general pregnant population.

--
I had a weird interaction with someone on an elevator yesterday. I was wearing the dress I normally take bump shots in, which I think is one of the few articles of clothing I own that I actually look pregnant in... I jumped in the elevator holding some carry-out food and the guy asked me, "What are you having?" and I was like, "Oh, pardon?" And he kind of did a general hand-wavey motion in the direction of either my food or my bump and I couldn't tell which he was referring to so I said, "A boy," and he laughed and said congrats... and I'm still, a day later, not 100% sure whether or not he even realized I was pregnant prior to me saying that. Awkwarddddd.

Not to mention that (to me), it comes across as saying that babies that aren't perfectly healthy (i.e. babies with Downs Syndrome, heart defects, etc.) aren't as valuable as healthy babies. And I wholeheartedly disagree with that. I'd have a hard time biting my tongue about that one!

nolemama24 · October 2016

@ashanne88 @HJMorgan seriously!!!!! they aren't extremely forward but it is still awkward. I am sure she is just excited. She's super nice but it's so weird!

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