https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 19:03:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-468713 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:23:56 +0000 autumnlove 468713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: Good to hear!!! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-468700 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:04:18 +0000 travelgirl1 468700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got told I shouldn't drink tea. I'm English, wash your mouth out, lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-468691 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:02:22 +0000 travelgirl1 468691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: my dad has 4 daughters and now he has 4 granddaughters and he LOVES it! I don't know if we'll ever get a boy in our family, lol, but girls rock, your hubs is lucky! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-468559 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:44:54 +0000 jedeve 468559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>"I think you are going to be early."</p> <p>Why? You have no reason! You just want your grandchild/niece/nephew here while you are still on Christmas vacation! I could still go until Jan 18th, why set me up for disappointment??</p> <p>Also, "you look so small." Which is better than big, I guess, but not good early in your pregnancy when you only see the doc once a month and then you start worrying your baby isn't developing correctly... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-468470 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:16:29 +0000 LazyLightning 468470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>"you're so BIG! are you SURE you're only ___ weeks?" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-468463 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:14:06 +0000 ladyfingers 468463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: Oh yes, that was so annoying! We got married last November, bought a house in April, and then got pregnant so we went from "How's the wedding planning" to "How's married life" to "How's the house coming" to "How are you feeling." Ugh, I hate small talk! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-468267 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 08:47:05 +0000 JoJoGirl 468267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Heehee. Some of these are cracking me up. I mean in a misery-loves-company kind of way ;) I got my first "are you expecting?" comment today from someone I didn't tell! I know a lot more unsolicited advice and commentary are seriously on their way going forward :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-467079 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:20:22 +0000 lomom 467079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always find myself wanting to say, "And just what do you hope to accomplish with that question/comment?" especially about the gender possibly being wrong. Do you not want me to prepare a nursery? Or pick out names? What is your goal here? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466941 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:16:41 +0000 lovehoneybee 466941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I constantly got "you're due in August? You're going to be so miserable and hot!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466934 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:10:38 +0000 lomom 466934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You don't look pregnant. </p> <p>Well, sure they say it's a boy, but I know someone who was told boy and had a girl...</p> <p>Who is going to be in the delivery room?</p> <p>Yeah... I'm getting irritated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466907 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:32:33 +0000 Cherrybee 466907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm looking forward to the pregnancy comments because I'm sick, sick sick of "how's married life?". ARGH! It's exactly the same as unmarried life!!!! Give me a few weeks and I'm sure I'll be sick of the pregnancy ones, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466905 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:31:11 +0000 littlebug 466905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>"Oh my gosh, you're still here?" "Your baby is going to be early/huge!" And, one of my friends just come back from maternity leave, and I overheard several people tell her, "You're skinnier now that before you got pregnant!" WHY? Just say, "You look great" and move on! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466896 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:27:55 +0000 Crisark 466896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh when are you due? I answer with April and immediately get " **GASP** Are we sure there is only one in there????"<br /> Umm yes I'm almost 6 months I'm aware as to what is happening in there and I've only gained 1 1/2lbs so shut up!!<br /> That's what I'd love to say lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466888 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:19:10 +0000 Rescuemom10 466888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The sleep while you can one is soooooo old I am very tired of that one.</p> <p>Also, are you nervous? Are you scared? Even before I was PG...people just talking to you about kids and saying "Just you wait" I dont know why I HATE that term... "Just you wait" . </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466883 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:13:16 +0000 Mrs. Blue 466883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennimac: OMG. I can't believe anyone would say that! </p> <p>My current least favorite is some variation of this: "Enjoy all this now because after the babies are born you won't be special anymore." Ummm . . . thanks, I feel like I have so much value now. </p> <p>Other "favorites" are:<br /> "Twins? You are never going to sleep again."<br /> "Glad it's you and not me."<br /> "It looks like you don't have much longer!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466882 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:13:01 +0000 Smurfette 466882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennimac: I am so sorry! Hugs!</p> <p>I am sick of the how are you feeling? Other then that I haven't had a lot of the same things. I get different advice on breastfeeding, diapers, gear, etc from everyone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466877 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:05:58 +0000 ladyfingers 466877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@legallyheidi: Agreed! I was so grateful that a friend was talking about herself the other day when I asked how she was. She finally was like wow, I am so sorry, I just went on and on and I was like NO PLEASE CONTINUE. It was so refreshing to hear about somebody else rather than constantly answering questions about myself! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466876 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:04:41 +0000 legallyheidi 466876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladyfingers: seriously! I mean there's other things going on in the world...not just the fact that I'm pregnant... we can talk about other things...other than the being growing inside me. Really, I'd prefer it. </p> <p>*sigh* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466874 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:03:49 +0000 Mrs. J 466874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not pregnant, but I always get "you look so young" to be married, to be teaching high school, to be the age I am...I don't want to hear it again! I know I will be grateful when I am older, but still. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466873 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:03:11 +0000 cokiezombie 466873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>"oh my god, you're so big".</p> <p>yup, thanks for making me feel even more self conscious than i was to begin with my changing body which i have no control over. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466867 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:01:12 +0000 rachiecakes 466867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennimac: :::big hugs::: so sorry people are so stupid to say these things to you. </p> <p>I love people telling me "oh just wait" about everything related to DS, like he's going to turn into a little jerk. Sorry folks, I love him more and more every single day. I think it's cool that he's learning so much so fast. I'm proud of him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466866 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:01:00 +0000 ladyfingers 466866@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@legallyheidi: Oh yeah, I like the awkward small talk people seem like they're forcing themselves into when they're alone with me, like in the work kitchen "So, when's the baby due?" "How was your doctor's appointment?" "How are you feeling?" Seriously, just say nothing. You have my permission! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466861 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:57:07 +0000 ladyfingers 466861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>"Enjoy this time, xxx will never be the same once you have the baby" and derivatives like "You'll never sleep in again" or "Sleep while you can!!" </p> <p>Really? Everything will change after having a baby? We'll have less time for ourselves? The baby will keep us up all night? Gosh, I'm so glad that you, oh wise experienced parent, are here to inform me of that because I had no idea. I will now snap out of my exhaustion, physical discomfort and pain, distraction, and irritability and enjoy every moment because of your wise advice.</p> <p>I know I sound bitter, but it's really getting old. I even get it from people who don't have kids! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466852 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:48:58 +0000 legallyheidi 466852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Personally i'm tired of everyone asking "how are you feeling??" </p> <p>...because really people I'm sure you want to know I feel like I have more gas than a Shell Station, that my ribs are beginning to ache from the mini kickball games going on in my tummy, and that i'm tired of the indigestion. </p> <p>No, i'm pretty sure my colleagues DON'T want to know that. SO i just say "i'm feeling great!!!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466805 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:17:02 +0000 singingbee 466805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: yes. I guess everyone feels like they can ask that since they all knew about pregnancy since we were so far along and stuff, but come on! Have some tact people!</p> <p>The worst have been the people who didn't hear and now ask me how our baby is and what they are doing, since our LO would be about 4 mths old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466788 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:12:14 +0000 JoJoGirl 466788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennimac: Oh dear, that's awful. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466786 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:11:33 +0000 singingbee 466786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How aid everything going? Anything new to report? Are you still trying? Have you gotten over everything? You look like you've gained some weight---hopefully or a good reason!</p> <p>Uhm, no. I haven't really gotten over losing a daughter I never got to see grow up. Really the nerve of some people. It's none of your business what my husband and I do in our free time. Thanks for letting me know that I look pregnant when I'm not. That totally makes me feel great about TTC. That doesn't stress me out at all! (Sarcasm) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466776 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:06:31 +0000 JoJoGirl 466776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jessiejo17: RIGHT? I'll take a "you look great!" without a specific mention of how big I am/was/should be/will be/could be.</p> <p>@autumnlove: *eyeroll* :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466771 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:04:43 +0000 autumnlove 466771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: Yes! Mostly older relatives who feel sooo sorry for DH because he will have 2 daughters! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-wish-people-would-stop-saying-to-you#post-466768 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:03:42 +0000 LuLu Mom 466768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow you look really good, you lost all that weight you gained fast! You got like really big...really, they couldn't just stop at you look really good? </p>