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sunflowerjesss
Mommy to 3!
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Jesss, duh.
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I know I'm not alone -
Saturday DH and I took the car for a car wash after our errand running was completed.
The girl behind the counter saw me, and said "Please..don't sneeze!!!" Took me a minute to figure out why she's telling me not to sneeze I then realize she is trying to be funny and tell me not to go into labor.
She then proceeds to strike up this convo:
Her: So when are you due?
Me: July 2nd
Her: Oh wow, you're big!! Must be a boy since from behind you wouldn't even know you are pregnant.
Me: Yes, actually we are having a boy
Her: You sure it isn't twins in there?!
Public Service Announcement: May I have your attention please....
Yes, I am pregnant. Yes, my tummy is large. Yes, we are having a boy.
NO I AM NOT HAVING TWINS!!!
Anyone feel my pain? 
Message edited 4/28/2008 8:40:46 AM.
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XcalystaX
Sooo Sleep Deprived....
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Re: I know I'm not alone -
OMG me me me. I am due July 17th and all I get is WOW you are so ready to pop soon. Ugh no actually I am not and have over two months to go. Its sooooo frustrating!
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| Posted 4/28/08 8:44 AM |
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Porrruss
Nya nya nya
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Amy
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Re: I know I'm not alone -
Whats scary is you WILL get bigger. Much, MUCH bigger. In my last week, I swear people were looking at me in horror at how huge my belly was. Even I was  at myself because I never thought the human body could STRETCH that far......
Take it in stride- most people (especially those without kids) consider a big belly means a big baby and a big baby must mean a healthy baby.......
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| Posted 4/28/08 8:57 AM |
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headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
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Re: I know I'm not alone -
yes. i don't know why people think it's funny to ask if i am sure it's not twins. i am only 20 1/2 weeks!! how big am i??
i can honestly say that never in my life have i ever made any comment to a pregnant woman other than to tell her she looks great - WHO first thought it was okay to imply that a pregnant woman was fat??? um, yes, there is a baby in there, along with amniotic fluid, the placenta, and last night's lemon crunch cake. now LEAVE ME ALONE!!
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| Posted 4/28/08 9:10 AM |
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michele31
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Michele
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Re: I know I'm not alone -
When I was pregnant someone actually said that to me as well...I was VERY upset over the comment. A few minutes later I found the women (she worked at a hotel) and said to her, "You know you are a very rude person. To make another women feel bad about her body during pregnancy is a really sad and insecure thing for you to do. You might want to keep your mouth shut if you don't have something nice to say." the women was shocked and looked at me and said, "I am so sorry. I didn't even think.." and I said, "Maybe you should think next time." And I walked away. It is awful for someone to say that to you!! HUGS.
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| Posted 4/28/08 9:31 AM |
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sunflowerjesss
Mommy to 3!
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Jesss, duh.
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Re: I know I'm not alone -
Posted by headoverheels
WHO first thought it was okay to imply that a pregnant woman was fat???
OMG - nail on the head right there!
A family member said to me "Wow, you are going to have one B-I-G baby".
It's not even what you say, it's how you say it. First of all, all of  measurements have come in right on target. At no point has anyone implied I will have anything more or less than an average baby.
And if I did have a larger baby, why is that such a bad thing? The tone implies its something less than desirable. I will love my miracle regardless.
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| Posted 4/28/08 10:11 AM |
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Superkat
More a stranger than a friend
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Re: I know I'm not alone -
Posted by sunflowerjesss
Public Service Announcement: May I have your attention please....
Yes, I am pregnant. Yes, my tummy is large. Yes, we are having a boy.
NO I AM NOT HAVING TWINS!!!
I FEEL YOUR PAIN!!!
About 4 weeks ago, someone at BRU said to me "Wow, you are ready to have that baby any MINUTE now!". I wanted to punch her. Also, if ONE MORE PERSON asks me if I am ready to pop, I am going to POP them in the NOSE!
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| Posted 4/28/08 10:19 AM |
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MetsGirl07
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Deanna
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Re: I know I'm not alone -
ughhh... people dont know when to keep their mouths shut!
just take it with a grain of salt and realize most pregnant women have to deal with the stupidness!
i am not looking foward to it when i start to show. 
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| Posted 4/28/08 10:21 AM |
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Karebaby
Precious
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Karyn
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Re: I know I'm not alone -
Ugh. Totally.Not yet with this pregnancy, but my last one. 3 months before I was even due, people said I looked ready to pop, and if I was sure it wasn't twins.
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| Posted 4/28/08 10:23 AM |
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~Colleen~
my loves...
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guess
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Re: I know I'm not alone -
People have been asking me since 16wks if I was *sure* there was only one in there since I am "so huge".  Then, inevitably, someone else will say how tiny I am 
Everyone's perception is skewed...and a lot of people have diarrhea of the mouth. Like the woman who asked (fellow poster) -Lisa- and me if we were "dialating yet". Um, who the eff asks that (outside of your Dr/nurse)?!?
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| Posted 4/28/08 10:24 AM |
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headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
Member since 6/07 42079 total posts
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LB
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Re: I know I'm not alone -
Posted by sunflowerjesss
Posted by headoverheels
WHO first thought it was okay to imply that a pregnant woman was fat???
OMG - nail on the head right there!
A family member said to me "Wow, you are going to have one B-I-G baby".
It's not even what you say, it's how you say it. First of all, all of measurements have come in right on target. At no point has anyone implied I will have anything more or less than an average baby.
And if I did have a larger baby, why is that such a bad thing? The tone implies its something less than desirable. I will love my miracle regardless.
yes thank you!! ugh i really just think people don't know how to talk to pregnant women, it's like we are another species!!
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| Posted 4/28/08 10:45 AM |
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My4GirlsMyLife
My 4 girlies
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Valerie
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Re: I know I'm not alone -
Yessss !! My friend who I havent seen in awhile compared me to her 2 other friends who are pregnant and due around the same time as me and said Im alot bigger than them wheres the B*tch slapped button
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| Posted 4/28/08 1:07 PM |
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MrsSteflily
I love chocolate
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Re: I know I'm not alone -
Same thing happened to me in Lowes. Not once, but twice while DH and I we ordering carpet for the nursery.
Those stupid employees did not know what to do with a crying 34 week pregnant woman, except mumble apologies and walk away.
Poor DH had a lot of damage control to do after that one.
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| Posted 4/28/08 1:35 PM |
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Re: I know I'm not alone -
People talk crap no matter what, I am carrying very small, and when people actually realize I am pregnant and not just chubby, and ask when I am due, they get this shocked expression and ask me if the baby is healthy, and if I am sick
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| Posted 4/28/08 1:37 PM |
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pumpkinpye517
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Tiffany
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Re: I know I'm not alone -
omg... not the twins remark... i DESPISE hearing this!!!!!! AHHH!!! Don't you just love when people say how massive you are?
People seem to think im overdue at this point and when I say I have 6 more weeks.. they are like, oh noway, you are def. going early being that big.. gee thanks.
Oh yes and one more...when i was 6 months preggo... i heard "I was as big as you when I was in labor!"
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| Posted 4/28/08 1:57 PM |
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wannabemom
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Re: I know I'm not alone -
I would have replied
'nope, there's only one in there.... how about you? when are YOU due?'
 evil, I know
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1stimemom
Love my boys
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Re: I know I'm not alone -
Posted by michele31
When I was pregnant someone actually said that to me as well...I was VERY upset over the comment. A few minutes later I found the women (she worked at a hotel) and said to her, "You know you are a very rude person. To make another women feel bad about her body during pregnancy is a really sad and insecure thing for you to do. You might want to keep your mouth shut if you don't have something nice to say." the women was shocked and looked at me and said, "I am so sorry. I didn't even think.." and I said, "Maybe you should think next time." And I walked away. It is awful for someone to say that to you!! HUGS.
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Mommy-2008
LIF Infant
Member since 4/08 62 total posts
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Stephanie
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Re: I know I'm not alone -
Posted by sunflowerjesss
Saturday DH and I took the car for a car wash after our errand running was completed.
The girl behind the counter saw me, and said "Please..don't sneeze!!!" Took me a minute to figure out why she's telling me not to sneeze I then realize she is trying to be funny and tell me not to go into labor.
She then proceeds to strike up this convo:
Her: So when are you due?
Me: July 2nd
Her: Oh wow, you're big!! Must be a boy since from behind you wouldn't even know you are pregnant.
Me: Yes, actually we are having a boy
Her: You sure it isn't twins in there?!
Public Service Announcement: May I have your attention please....
Yes, I am pregnant. Yes, my tummy is large. Yes, we are having a boy.
NO I AM NOT HAVING TWINS!!!
Anyone feel my pain?
OMG! All the time! I'm due June 9th and people are always asking if I'm having twins! And yes I'm having a boy too. It's so annoying how rude people can be and they think they are being funny. Maybe I'm just too hormonal...
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RO1976
LIF Infant
Member since 4/08 309 total posts
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ROBIN
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Re: I know I'm not alone -
How about...
So what are you having?
Were not finding out...
What do you mean your not finding out? Your on baby number 3!
I didnt find out with any of my pregnancies...
Well your having a ..... Beacuse ....
You know what you can do lady, you can STFU because I never asked you for your opinion!
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| Posted 4/28/08 2:30 PM |
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ILJ619
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Irene
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Re: I know I'm not alone -
I feel your pain. I have family members doing it and I'm not even that far along yet. My brother keeps saying that and after the 50th time he still thinks his joke is hysterical. Idiot! lol
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| Posted 4/28/08 2:31 PM |
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