Ten unhelpful pregnancy statements
June 2nd 2009 23:10
1. ‘You know that you can’t have sex at all while you’re pregnant, don’t you?’ Week 6.
2. ‘Gosh, you’re bursting out of your clothes already.’ Week 7.
3. ‘You’re so big, are you sure you’re not carrying twins?’ Week 8.
4. ‘I thought you had either put on weight or were pregnant.’ Week 12.
5. ‘Hopefully you’ll have a girl first so that she can look after her brother.’ Week 12.
6. ‘Don’t open that window, you’re pregnant.’ Week 14.
7. ‘Oh, you’re definitely are pregnant aren’t you?’ Week 15.
8. ‘F**k, you’re huge.’ Week 19.
9. 'You’re tiny’. The next day, different person.
10. ‘Are you the right size and shape?’ Several times throughout.
11. ‘It’s a miracle’. Last week.
I won’t say that asking to touch my tummy is an invasive question because so far much of my family have just zoomed in anyway. All I see is a set of salad server hands heading for my belly. And then it’s too late. The grabbing hands grab all they can. Thank-you to those who have asked, I'm grateful.
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Comment by Mr Nice Guy
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Comment by Tracy
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He he, I agree. I think that would be a massive clue.
Tracy
Comment by Tracy
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That must've been reassuring for you. Older generations do come out with some really dodgy advice don’t they? And it’s scary how they believe it or they believe it enough to pass it on ‘just in case’. My mum is a huge fan of doing that.
Sorry to hear about your cat.
Tracy
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Comment by katyzzz
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Tracy, on ya gal, I'll say no more, I'm the older generation, I love babies, you could try a T shirt (large size) Hands Off- so to speak.
The folklore will go on, enjoy it.
soon you'll be a proud mum and then we'll have to listen to how clever your kid is as opposed to other kids, but I'm kind, I'll listen.
Comment by Lilla
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((funny)) people I mean, especially family and those hands.
One I always remember myself : Hey does your navel have its own postcode?
I have charming friends *smile* and then closer to the birth?
The Horror stories start to rear their ugly heads too, watch out for those and my advice is not to listen to any of them.
Sounds like things are going well, when are you actually due?
L
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Geez, you're tough katyzzz.
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Nevar, as the cat we were talking about was mine and as it has been dead for 10 years, I don't think it's going to be resurrected any time soon.
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Comment by Tracy
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I can solve the cat dilemma, we don't have one...neither dead or alive. But we have a pooch and he would be willing to sit on my lap, not sure he can purr though.
I did think of a tee-shirt like you said, katyzzz, but I'm a bit too timid for that. I rely on my thought waves to transfer across and save me.
Glad to hear you'll listen when I start relaying child prodigy stories.
Byee
Comment by Tracy
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I know what you mean about the horror stories, I learnt very quickly not to listen to those. There’s only been a couple of gory ones, but still they were far too visual and vivid. Eek. But now I know who to watch out for.
How cheeky: ‘does your naval have its own postcode?’ Gosh!
Things are going very well thanks, I’m due on the 23rd July.
Byee
Comment by Kleonaptra
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And when the kid was a year old she taught her to say 'Arsehole' as her first word. Baffles the mind.
However, seeing her tensioning fence while breastfeeding was a great inspiration to me.
Comment by Carmen
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Isn't it nice how being pregnant makes people think you're immune to hurt feelings, and that you'll enjoy being told how huge you are? Exactly what every girl loves to hear!
I remember going home in tears one night after two friends told me how much birth was going to hurt and how I'd be screaming in agony (neither of them had given birth themselves). I am pleased to say, it was a load of bollocks and was an incredible experience (no screaming at all). So try to ignore all the stories and just be calm and embrace it... (though I know it's easy to say after the event!)
Cheers,
C
Comment by bookgirl
carmen - you are so right. as soon as you fall pregnant, every man and his dog wants to share their horror birth stories. i now make sure i only ever share positive experiences. there's enough to worry about.
did the week 12 comment come from a vietnamese person? when we lived in hanoi, we were told that the best case scenario was to have a girl first and then a boy so that the girl could look after the boy.
good luck with everything x
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Not long to go now! All the best Tracy
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QUOTE ME NO QUOTES!
Yeeesss...awful comments and as for the uninvited groping...ewww!!...
I've seen pals go through all that, and family members, but, my all time
favourite commentmade to me at a Black and White Committee Palm Beach cocktail party, (yes, in the old days I was a bit of of social party animal), I was approached by the matriarch of an ex-(girl!!)-friend..(we were still pals), anyway, she luanches up to me, this old tart from the Eastern suburbs elite and says at the top of her voice,"I HEAR YOUR SISTER IS PREGNANT! DOES SHE KNOW WHO THE FATHER IS???"
Charming.... luckily I knew all about it, and told her "Yes, as a matter of fact Penny, he is a multi-millionaire Frenchman!"
That shut her trap!
cheers
fog
P.S. I only place a hand lightly over the top of the well developed tummy, if given the okay first, to tell (guess) the sex, and every time I did this, I was right!
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Comment by Tracy
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Hi Kleo
Arsehole as the first one word, oh gosh. As you said, that’s baffling.
I’m the opposite of your friend, I don’t want to be treated like a precious thing that is easily injured. It can lead to hysteria and paranoia and it would be a long 9 months. Obviously I’m careful, I’ve checked with my doc what is safe but you have to carry on living. You wouldn’t believe the amount of times people have screamed at me ‘don’t lift that up’ when the bag/item was light...one time the bag was empty, he he.
Tracy
Comment by Tracy
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Yes, it’s ironic isn’t it? It really does amaze me how pregnancy seems to be an open door to observations, advice and touching. I really wasn’t prepared for the early weight comments and touching, I wasn’t even showing, it was just my usual belly.
Luckily my friends have been great with their birth stories, realistic and helpful. It’s the older generation in my family that have shared some gory tales!!!
I’m glad your birth was wonderful. Hope all is well with you,
Tracy
Comment by Tracy
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I agree: I wish people would just tell you that you are beautiful and leave it at that. Even if I’m haggered from a restless night, I think this would be great. I agree, birth stories should be monitored, there’s already so much information out there, we know things can go wrong, it would be nice to be reassured. Luckily my friends are great, very helpful and gentle. It’s just some of my family that let loose!
The week 12 one was from my uncle, that’s interesting what you said. He isn’t Vietnamese but I’m guessing it’s a generational thing/belief. One that didn’t really sit that well for me!
Thanks for popping in,
Tracy
Comment by Tracy
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Yes, number one blew me away especially since it was my mum saying it! The next time I saw her, I told her that it wasn't the case and she said 'don't listen to me, I don't know anything.' Perplexing!!
Thanks very much, Rusty.
Comment by Tracy
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Hello Fogster
Talk about a lack of tact in that story, some people need a muzzle!! But it sounds like you sorted her out!
I’m fine with close family/friends asking to touch, that’s no problem especially when there’s actually something happening other than chocolate and lunch. It’s really all about asking and checking isn’t it?
Thanks for popping over,
Trace
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I like your style, I think I'll try that concise sentence, thank-you. And if they don't listen, I might walk away
Tracy
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True, true! We're really not very sophisticated when it comes to life-changing events and "what to say" are we?
Thank goodness I have a sense of humour...at times!!
Thanks for popping in,
Tracy
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Sorry Trace, you know I do empathise, must be awful. Really, I would just hate it. I won't laugh anymore.
Mich
(Hehehehehe!) (Sorry, can't help it!)
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Good to see you!
Byee
Comment by Jake 5
Those damn salad server hands will be all over that new born when all you want is to hold them close. I remember thinking. when do I get to hold my own child.. haha...
Just say I went through hell to see em, it's my turn.
Comment by Tracy
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My friend said the same thing when her baby was born, that she had to ask to have her baby back. It was like pass the parcel in her lounge room. How horrendous. I might be slightly defensive but I aim for that to not happen to us...I like your phrase, it's apt, I'll keep that as a back-up in case I turn soft.
Byee
Comment by Mrs M
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When I was pregnant with my first, my ability to eat the same volume of food obviously decreased because there was just no room. My father in law was concerned. He asked me if I was eating enough. "I don't care about you" he said, "I'm concerned about the baby".
My Mr asked that I forgive his comment because English is his second language. Hmmm......
Love & stuff
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