So... today I am 37 weeks + 1 day. I know I am huge. I know I look uncomfortable. I don't need you to bring it to my attention.
Today, a group of us went to the zoo. This was my encounter with the 65+ year old woman at the ticket window...
Old Lady: (Looks at me, looks at my stomach, looks back at my face) - You sure you're going to be okay?
Me: Uh... yeah. We're doing pretty good.
Old Lady: (takes another look at my stomach) You about to have that baby now?
Me: No, actually, I've got about 3 more weeks.
Old Lady: Is it twins?
Me: Nope.
Old Lady: Must be a big ole boy then.
Me: It's a girl.
Old Lady: (shaking her head, looks at my stomach again) Well, you take care now.
Me: Uh huh.
Meanwhile Amanda Kellum said her chest was getting hot as she was about to take the woman by the throat for me!
Who raised you??? Someone who never taught you the meaning of the word 'polite'... once you realize that you have stepped on toes, just back out graciously. Don't continue the conversation. It's rude! Not to mention that half of the people who like to comment, are women!!! Have you forgotten what it's like at the end? Come on! Besides, when has a woman EVER liked anyone to comment on how large she is? And I'm not nearly as big as I was with Will.
So, for those of you out there who like to talk to pregnant women... just keep your mouth closed. She'll be glad you stayed your distance.
wowser. the things people say. i remember feeling super cute with my 16 week baby bump starting to show and a mother buying maternity clothes for her 8 wk preggers daughter said 'wow...i would've just thought you were chubby'. i wanted to say 'and u r rude...and your daughter must be fat if she needs maternity clothes at 8 freakin' weeks....'
ReplyDeleteand then there was the woman who overheard me tell a friend that i was expecting and she said 'i couldn't help but overhear....take a good look in the mirror. that's the last time you'll look that pretty.....'
who raised these women?????