https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:48:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant/page/2#post-2619211 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 05:45:09 +0000 rachiecakes 2619211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ugh yes! Usually coworkers and usually when I say something like, "I got a surprise last week when..." or if I've been sick (um, I have a germy preschooler) </p> <p>@Banana330: @turquoisemama: my son is going to be 5 in a couple months. I had diastasis recti and my abdominals will never be what they were. I worked hard to get them where they are now but I eat a big meal and my belly sticks out more than before I had a child and I'm thicker in the middle in general. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant/page/2#post-2619207 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 03:55:16 +0000 turquoisemama 2619207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! My own father!! I was so mad. He felt really bad when I started crying haha. My DD is 20 months and I still have a bump. he just has no filter...it's not the first time he's put his foot in his mouth.</p> <p>My sister gets asked a lot too and she's never had kids. I can't wait for the day I'm with her when it happens. She won't give them attitude, but you can bet I will for her. I like @LulaBee: response! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant/page/2#post-2619170 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 22:40:50 +0000 winter_wonder 2619170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A few weeks ago I got my haircut and my hair lady asked if I'd had the baby yet.......DD is 5 months old. :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant/page/2#post-2619167 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 22:35:07 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2619167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: lol I look in the mirror and think that to myself sometimes too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant/page/2#post-2619166 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 22:32:19 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2619166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: yes! I had a cute empire waist coat and some older lady insisted on me taking her seat on the bus. I never wanted to wear it again :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant/page/2#post-2618635 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 09:12:33 +0000 MrsSCB 2618635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I know someone who was asked when she was due on the elevator AT the hospital after having her baby. She was like, "...this is the baby. Right here." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant/page/2#post-2618620 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 08:47:06 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2618620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup<br /> My favorite was the lady that asked "new baby?". I said " yes, born yesterday." "And another so soon!?"</p> <p>I was literally standing in the hospital lobby waiting to be discharged.<br /> I told her this is what having a baby looks like and spun around on my heels. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618614 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 08:39:09 +0000 LulaBee 2618614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>SO RUDE. I have gotten asked that multiple times in my life. Now, PP with my 3rd baby I know I look pregnant (I'm in physical therapy for diastasis recti) and I keep waiting for someone to ask me. I have my response all figured out- "why would you ask me that?" and depending on what they say, really dig in to why they think it's appropriate to comment on a woman's body. I'm ready.</p> <p>I'm sorry it's been happening to you so much lately- it's very demoralizing (to me at least). I'm sure you look fabulous!! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618613 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 08:36:19 +0000 Banana330 2618613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You may want to get your abs checked for diastasis recti if this is a recurring issue. This can have an impact and make you look pregnant still even if you're not. You can get physio to help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618610 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 08:31:45 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2618610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not really but I am livid just reading your story. Livid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618554 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 07:32:22 +0000 Ajsmommy 2618554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup. Twice by the same person at work. She's of a different culture so I don't think she knows how rude it is. The first time we weren't even trying. I said "nope, I'm just fat, thanks" and the second time we had been trying and struggling... ironically it ended up that I was pg but like2 wks so obviously not showing and I didn't even know yet.... anyway at the time I was upset about it due to our struggles .. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618523 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 05:14:08 +0000 farawayyama 2618523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I was substitute teaching years ago (and a virgin) a custodian asked me when baby was die. I said I wasn't pregnant and she went into a diatribe about how she had seen I didn't know I was pregnant and that a lot of young girls think they're just fat but actually are pregnant... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618505 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 02:05:19 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2618505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: lol, must have!</p> <p>I remember someone in Target or Walmart asking me if I just had a baby and I was 4 or 5 months pregnant at the time. That was my realization that I may look pregnant for a while! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618476 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 22:49:59 +0000 pregnantbee 2618476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've gotten asked on numerous occasions when I was NOT pregnant. I burned those clothes. (jk...but I never wore them again). It's so rude! I'm 6w out and am waiting for the first comment/question about the "bump" even with an obvious newborn/infant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618454 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 21:49:50 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2618454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No.. But I'm sure there have been times people have thought I was when bloated. I think it happens to all women at a certain age. Sorry to those who have had to deal with rude people! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618436 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 21:29:06 +0000 Foodnerd81 2618436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: this crazy lady leaned out her car window to call out congratulations on the baby and "another one on the way!" </p> <p>I was pushing my 13 DAY old infant in the stroller. She must have failed biology. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618433 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 21:22:59 +0000 DesertDreams88 2618433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>3 or 4 times before I got pregnant. Now I look even more pregnant (about 20 weeks) I haven't gotten the question, but I purposely wear very loose shirts and dresses, and spanx almost every day. I can't wait to get pregnant again just so I can get back into form-fitting shirts and rock the bump. Fingers crossed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618383 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 20:35:40 +0000 catgirl 2618383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes and it sucks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618381 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 20:34:55 +0000 ottilie 2618381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a skinny friend who has the sort of tummy that can sometimes make her look (just a tiny bit) pregnant. I've had my mom ask me before if she was pregnant (when she wasn't). I never think she looks at all like she's pregnant, and I would be horrified if people ever asked her, but maybe they do because I'm always shocked at how rude people can be. </p> <p>When I was pregnant, I was shocked at how rude some people were. One man actually followed up his "congratulations" with "because I'd noticed you'd gained some weight, I'm so glad it because of this!" I mean, it's a real crime for a woman to gain any weight unless it's for child-bearing purposes. :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618376 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 20:30:53 +0000 yellowbird 2618376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get asked this ALL THE TIME. It's offensive every single time. I am 18 month PP. I am heavier than i used to be and my posture isn't the greatest but it really kills my self esteem. It SUCKS. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618374 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 20:29:41 +0000 raspberries 2618374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It happened to me once when I was about a month post partum - the guy who works at the post office knew I was expecting, but didn't have any idea when I was due, and I was SO embarrassed when he asked how much longer I had to go. I was like, "Um, negative one month" and booked it out of there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618365 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 20:20:46 +0000 Canoli 2618365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes this has happened A LOT since I got back to work a little over a month ago. I've been asked on a weekly basis when I'm due. I'm 4 months pp with my third child and I have big babies and really skinny everywhere else. I do think I look pregnant as well but I don't want anyone to point it out to me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618360 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 20:14:11 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2618360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It has happened to two of my close friends. I think both also had their stomachs touched and weren't pregnant! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618342 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 19:56:17 +0000 Finfan 2618342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes and it is rude AF. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618341 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 19:55:04 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2618341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was told congratulations days and weeks after having the baby. Sometimes I look in the mirror and ask myself if Im pregnant. Lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618265 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 18:36:26 +0000 autumnlove 2618265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A couple times by strangers and friends of friends! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618255 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 18:25:57 +0000 mrsjazz 2618255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: RUDE!</p> <p>Twice recently men have tried to give me seats on the subway because they thought I was pregnant. Super embarrassing. In addition to a diet, I'm sucking in a lot! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618227 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 17:42:13 +0000 pwnstar 2618227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: That group text situation is some shady bullshit. I can't even tell you how angry I am for you. 😡😡😡 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618189 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 17:13:54 +0000 Foodnerd81 2618189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It actually happened more before I ever had kids- I've lost weight since then, though now it's more in my middle than ever. I used to try to make people feel better because they would be so mortified then I realized it's their bad and they should feel bad- so I started being like, no. I'm not. And just stare at them and watch them stammer. </p> <p>Recently at a wedding someone I haven't seen in years was pointedly looking me, then my belly, then me, with a questioning face. I flat out said, I'm not pregnant, I had a baby five months ago. And she goes, another one?? (I have two kids 2.5 years apart- it's as standard as it comes!). </p> <p>Sigh. It doesn't bother me nearly as much now that there is a reason my belly isn't flat- it stretched out to grow two children. And now t still sticks out a little. It's fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-people-ever-ask-if-youre-pregnant#post-2618169 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 16:31:45 +0000 Amorini 2618169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p> [attach=6140/16/od7fsx.600x183.dt911213dhc0.gif]