Thank you, I appreciate the sentiment. Perhaps tomorrow I should come in with my hair all askew and keep a pout-face on all day? Ay yi yi.
What silly comments have you heard recently - whether about pregnancy, birth or parenting?
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The crazy thing is that if you did look miserable you'd probably get a comment about how you should cheer up since you're almost done.
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The nurse in my OB's office said a similar thing to me from weeks 36-39; although in 39 it was along the line of "yikes" because I could barely walk due to sciatic pain. She always said it in a joking manner though so I never took offense.
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Craziness parenting comment lately - It's OK to let your daughter touch bird poop!
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@PBandBaseball: HAHA true.
The comments that I'm getting are mostly "still pregnant!?"
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Ugh, I hated the general ridiculousness that came with the third tri. Every time I ventured out of the house in my last month, little old women -- actually some younger women, even -- would stop me and just say, "OH bless your HEART." Presumably because it was hot out and I was expected to be sitting on the couch fanning myself all day.
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Oh I forgot, I had a random man touch my belly at brunch last weekend. I didn't even know what to say/do. Though I suppose that can happen at any point in pregnancy!
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I was told the exact same thing the day before my due date. They said i was too happy and cheery to go into labor. I just thought well I feel miserable but I can't be miserable all the time, especially at work. But trust me I was ready! Lol
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@winniebee: To which you want to reply - "Nope, just left the kiddo at home."
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Yesterday, I took my LO to Target for a quick in and out trip for a light bulb. It has been really hot (92 degrees) so she was dressed in just a onesie with no pants, etc. I heard some guy grumbling to his wife about how that baby is almost naked in public and how some people don't need to be parents... Wow!
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@Goldilocks1107: hehe. or, "nope! just carrying around a beach ball under my dress for fun."
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HAHA.
Everyone asked if I was having twins and commented on huge I was.
Thanks. It's the 50lbs I gained.
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@Mrs. Yoyo: HA HA HA - I am so surprised I have not heard "Oh bless your heart" yet!!
@winniebee: a MAN? Yikes. That's odd. Did he say anything to you while he touched it?
@autumnlove: uggghhh. People!
@PBandBaseball: that is so true! -
@mediagirl: He asked when I was due and "what do I think of all of this!?" Whatever that's supposed to mean. I mean, he was probably over 60, but still, odd.
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What What What?!? *earssteaming* That sounds like it would come from the same person who gives ass-vice. *augh*
Comments for me are usually *you are still pretty small* (I am 24 weeks this week) and my least favorite *just you wait.*
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Sister: Are you retaining water (while poking my ankles)
Me: Nope I don't think so, I haven't gained any weight as of my last appointment & according to my scale.
Sister: Oh you look like you have gained a lot! I'm sure it's comingThanks sis....ugh! For someone who was pregnant not even a year ago you think she would have a little more compassion with the weight comments!
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@WinnieBee: And what is with the random belly touching? By a man?! I just don't get that!
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I don't think any of these compare to my sister's experience with an old couple. She was on a date with her boyfriend and this cute little old couple next to them kept looking over. Finally the old man asked, Sorry we keep looking, but we were wondering when you are due?
She wasn't pregnant. She just likes loose dresses.
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I had a guy stop me in the grocery store the other day, point at my belly and ask if I could send some of that his wife's and his way. I just stared at him kind of dumbfounded and I think he realized his creepiness then. He apologized and said congrats, then walked off.
Otherwise now at 39+6 I just get a lot of "oh you're still here" comments when I walk around at work. If I didn't have to pee so often I'd never leave my office.
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@autumnlove: oh my gosh! That's awful. Sooo many babies jus wear onesies all summer.
@mediagirl: Lol
@PBandBaseball: so true too!
@MsLipGloss: Me too!!! My brother in law said that to us alllll the time, they had a really high-maintenance baby from day 1, he seemed to think we'd have the exact sane experience, our son is totally opposite! Completely calm and quiet. Bow he says to his son (as a joke), "why can't you be more like your cousin!" lol
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"You're getting fat."
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@autumnlove: That is so rude! I've been told I pretty much lived in onesies during my first summer, and I imagine that is quite often the case when it is that warm.
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LOL. today the check in lady at the gym asked "how much longer?" and then quickly "sorry, i know i'm not supposed to ask"
i said, this week, and DH said "we're hoping for today that's why we're here."
She laughed and wished us good luck.That was pretty much the best one. I've gotten all the same crap as the PPs too, but that's depressing.
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UGH. I need to start keeping a vent-journal.
On Mother's Day, my relatives that I only see a handful of times a year had all sorts of fun crap to share. Whenever they asked me something, such as "how are you feeling?" "oh, you popped a little!" "what's her name?" I got in return, "oh, you just wait!" "psh, you think you're big now?" (I don't) "oh please, you have no idea yet!" etc. Why the heck even ask me?!
They also informed me that if baby hates her name I have time to change it. Unfortunately for baby, I'm not waiting until she's 15 to pick a name, so..she'll learn to like it.
I was also told babies HATE when moms lay down (uh..) and that is why she kicks me at night. (oky doke).
A few weeks ago I was told that by ingesting caffeine I'm giving my baby ADHD, and that even though my OB said I could I can't have tylenol.
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I recently stopped to get gas, and the stranger next to me asked when I was due. I told her my due date and she goes "Good luck..." I started to smile, because I thought she was being sweet. And then she finished "... with the pain." Meaning the pain that comes with delivery.
WHAT?! That's all you have to say about pregnancy? Good luck with the pain!?
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@MamaLove: what a weird comment!!
@sorrycharlie: are you supposed to sleep sitting up?
I guess this is more funny than anything else but the UPS guy came into the office today. I hadn't seen him in a few months...maybe 4 or 5. He looked at me, his eyes got all wide and pointed at my belly, then covered his mouth, then mouthed, "Look at you!" to me. Haha.
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My brother and SIL just made fun of me because of my multitasking. I was eating dinner and trying to help LO drink from her sippy cup, and trying to stop the sippy cup from falling while not knowing what to do with the huge ear of corn in my mouth. They found it funny... but all I could think was they won't be laughing when they have their triplets soon and they will have even less time than I do to eat!
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@artbee: LOL. Love it.
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I actually had two nice comments yesterday. Both at the gym.
1. Girl at the front desk (who I've talked to a few times about my due date in 4 days): You are my inspiration for when I get pregnant - I'm rooting for you!
I told her that I hoped it was the last time she'd see me for awhile!
2. On my way to the locker room, a younger guy (maybe 18?) says "Congratulations!"
Something so small really made an otherwise crappy day perk up. I think I got in a better workout because of those two pick-me-ups.Of course, then I get to work today and have the requisite 100 comments of "You're still here?!?" No. I'm not. I'm a figment of your imagination.
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@Goldilocks1107: Lol @ figment of your imagination. And YaY! for nice comments. I hope the trend continues!
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@Goldilocks1107: ha ha ha - "no, I'm not. I'm a figment of your imagination." That's classic.
The midwife today said to me with a very happy face, "You have no stretch marks! You are so lucky!!!!" I love her.
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@MamaLove: I literally just laughed out loud…that is the weirdest comment that I’ve ever heard! It just sounds so creepy and doomsday-y!
When a lady at work found out I’m pregnant (I don’t like her so I didn’t tell her) she started with “But you’re carrying so well!” I was pleasantly surprised because she’s never nice to me UNTIL she followed up with…” I thought you were getting chunky but I just assumed it was just happy marriage weight.” Boo. She proceeded to tell me horror stories about how she almost died in labor with her daughter and about one of her friends who lost her twins at full term. What an awful woman!
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@kiddosc: How are you holding up? Don't see you on the May Babies thread much, but I know you're due yesterday. Good luck!
@Running Elley: And that is why she is a JERK. Yuck!
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The nurse when I went in said I was still smiling so it must not be labor. About 3 minuets later I puked up my lunch so shed and everyone else decided I had the flu.
4 hours and an IV later I think they felt bad for doubting me. Lol.
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@His Barista:
Nice. I like smiling. I hope they aren't that tough on me.
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@pastemoo: yea, you ladies are so active over there I didn't think I could keep up
I'm hanging in there, had a Dr. appt today but only dilated 2cm... looks like I might make it to induction on Tuesday. I"m keeping my fingers crossed for those of you still left over on the May babies thread too!
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@kiddosc: Good luck!
Everyone asked if I was having twins and commented on huge I was.
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