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For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been getting some really interesting comments from strangers. When I say really interesting, I basically mean that they’ve, well, overstepped their boundaries a bit. Here are a few of the things I’m hearing from folks nowadays…
You’re ’bout ready to drop any day now, huh? This is a verbatim quote from a man who worked at Costco, who obviously was also a medical professional. You can tell by his eloquence, and how he stated my condition in a very official way. And no, I have six fairly miserable weeks left.
Haven’t you been pregnant for, like, forever? Why yes, in fact, I was born into this world pregnant. I didn’t even have time in between my children that I wasn’t pregnant. I live in a perpetual state of pregnant.
That’s the cutest belly I’ve ever seen! Well, thank you! I love that my belly is the first thing you noticed about me, and I love it even more when random people comment on it!
Should you be doing/eating/drinking that? Why, you’re right! Thank you so much for your concern. The truth is, I shouldn’t be bending over cleaning the floor or carrying that toddler. This cup of coffee isn’t a necessity, and this donut will kill me. Thanks for the reminder.
Is this your first? Nope, it’s not my first rodeo. I must look like a rookie though, because I get asked this a lot.
Wow! You’re having your third already?! This question is asked as often as the one above, and mostly when I’m out alone with the kids. No, my children weren’t surprises and yes, all three are indeed mine.
And my personal favorite, that I’ve heard unprompted, but also as the next line in a conversation about “how much longer I have left”:
You look big. Well, you look like a jerk.
Add these items to your list of things pregnant women probably don’t want to hear.
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I was asked if I was sure I wasn’t having twins. When I told the lady no she said sometimes a twin will hide behind the other one. I think her manners were hiding that day lol
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Hahaha! I love how she reasoned with you lol
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Oh the flashbacks. Yes, to all of those! And people telling you how I felt: “You must feel great” or “You must be so happy” or “What a joyous time in your life!” I hated being pregnant. I was miserable the whole time, and felt guilty about that. Every time I had to smile and nod yes, I felt a million times worse. But I”m also certain that I’ve committed so many of these crimes too 🙂
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Haha yeah we’ve definitely been on both ends!
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O yes! I also love when people reach out and grab your belly while shopping in the grocery store then add ” wow your belly is so big”!!! Seriously? I may be the size of an award winning pumpkin but I don’t need to be treated as such.
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Yeah strangers touching it is a no-no! Ugh!
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Oh wow, I have a lot to look forward to in these last few months of pregnancy. I’ve not had any strangers try to touch my belly, but I think that’s because I keep very strong physical distance boundaries. When I talk to someone, I don’t even get within arms reach unless they are a close friend or family member. I have already started to hear, “you must be ready any day now?”…nope, 3.5 months left, I’m just huge because I’m carrying twins.
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Well first off, congrats! Secondly, yeah, you might prepare for some comments 🙂 At least it’ll be gratifying if someone asks you if you’re having twins – you can just say yes!
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