Lil Red Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 +J.M.J.+ okay, i know some preggos go through this. In the past week, I have had at least 5 people tell me how big I'm getting (I know!), how I must be carrying twins (I'm not), and geez, isn't that baby coming out yet (not for 13 more weeks!)? i am measuring 3 weeks ahead as of my last appointment, but my doctor and i discussed the fact that I could just have big babies. I'm not overweight (I'm right on track for weight gain). I do carry all baby weight 'up front' - like a basketball basically. not only have I had total strangers tell me how big I am (like the grocery store clerk yesterday) but friends as well! (like my very good priest friend AND his mom!!) plus coworkers too. how do i tactfully handle these situations when all i really wanna do is either: break down and cry or punch them in the face ? and without explaining to them a situation that is basically none of their business? oh, and what do i do when people touch my belly (without asking)? because then i just wanna punch them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionseeker Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 (no suggestions, but prayers!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 [quote name='Lil Red' post='1755678' date='Jan 19 2009, 05:56 PM']+J.M.J.+ okay, i know some preggos go through this. In the past week, I have had at least 5 people tell me how big I'm getting (I know!), how I must be carrying twins (I'm not), and geez, isn't that baby coming out yet (not for 13 more weeks!)? i am measuring 3 weeks ahead as of my last appointment, but my doctor and i discussed the fact that I could just have big babies. I'm not overweight (I'm right on track for weight gain). I do carry all baby weight 'up front' - like a basketball basically. not only have I had total strangers tell me how big I am (like the grocery store clerk yesterday) but friends as well! (like my very good priest friend AND his mom!!) plus coworkers too. how do i tactfully handle these situations when all i really wanna do is either: break down and cry or punch them in the face ? and without explaining to them a situation that is basically none of their business? oh, and what do i do when people touch my belly (without asking)? because then i just wanna punch them? [/quote] Cry or punch: take your pick, I guarentee they won't try it a second time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachael Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 wow red...you're huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 [quote name='cmotherofpirl' post='1755693' date='Jan 19 2009, 03:02 PM']Cry or punch: take your pick, I guarentee they won't try it a second time [/quote] +J.M.J.+ too true. problem with crying is that i'm not a public crier. i'd rather cry in private. so that leaves assault. which is most likely gonna get me arrested (preggo or not). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 [quote name='rachael' post='1755699' date='Jan 19 2009, 03:04 PM']wow red...you're huge.[/quote] +J.M.J.+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachael Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 [quote name='rachael' post='1755704' date='Jan 19 2009, 03:05 PM'][/quote] +J.M.J.+ brat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachael Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 you called? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessgianna Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 gee that is really a difficult art to master. [b][i]"The[font="Century Gothic"] Art[/font] [font="Book Antiqua"]of[/font] [font="Arial Black"]Telling[/font][color="#FF0000"]Jerks[/color][font="Trebuchet MS"]It's[/font]None[u]of[/u]Their[font="Lucida Console"]Business"[/font] [/i][/b] all I can offer right now is prayers and a hug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 [quote name='rachael' post='1755699' date='Jan 19 2009, 06:04 PM']wow red...you're huge.[/quote] Wow! messing with a preggo mod is dangerous Even Chuck Norris would run from a pregnant redhead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 +J.M.J.+ [quote name='princessgianna' post='1755711' date='Jan 19 2009, 03:08 PM']gee that is really a difficult art to master. [b][i]"The[font="Century Gothic"] Art[/font] [font="Book Antiqua"]of[/font] [font="Arial Black"]Telling[/font][color="#FF0000"]Jerks[/color][font="Trebuchet MS"]It's[/font]None[u]of[/u]Their[font="Lucida Console"]Business"[/font] [/i][/b] all I can offer right now is prayers and a hug [/quote] thanks for the laugh and the prayers. [quote name='cmotherofpirl' post='1755713' date='Jan 19 2009, 03:10 PM'] Wow! messing with a preggo mod is dangerous Even Chuck Norris would run from a pregnant redhead [/quote] maybe rachie should take a vacation?? i kid (you think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachael Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 [quote name='cmotherofpirl' post='1755713' date='Jan 19 2009, 06:10 PM'] Wow! messing with a preggo mod is dangerous Even Chuck Norris would run from a pregnant redhead [/quote] i'll be missing all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 [quote name='missionseeker' post='1755690' date='Jan 19 2009, 03:02 PM'] (no suggestions, but prayers!)[/quote] +J.M.J.+ thank you. prayers for my patience are most appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 When people ask rude personal questions, I usually answer with, "Wow, times have sure changed. When I was a kid, people never asked personal questions like that." Or, "Why would you want to know something so personal about me?" As to touching your stomach without permission, I find a well timed scream the best way to handle that. When they recoil and look at you in shock, just tell them that you were startled because you couldn't image anyone touching your stomach without permission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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