STUPID QUESTIONS people ask or say!
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lisan1025
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Name: Lisa
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STUPID QUESTIONS people ask or say!
I was reading an article and it was about people who ask or say stupid things to us about having a baby:
Lets start with the "Are you sure you're doing it right?" question. There are several ways that you could answer this question. A direct answer of "Yes!" pretty much does it, and let's the questioner know that it is none of their business. You can also take a more humorous approach and answer with "You mean that going to the doctor, having my legs put in stirrups, and having the doctor remove my eggs so they can be fertilized in a petri dish by my partner's sperm, and then going back three days later so they can be put back into my uterus is the wrong way? But I so enjoy it every cycle!" Not only does this kind of response let the questioner know how stupid their question was, but it also let's them know that you do know the right way and assuming that you are on the IVF trail, that this is it for you.
The "Why are you trying so hard?" and other questions and statements similar to it such as "You will get pregnant if you just relax (go on vacation, have sex in a hot tub, etc.)" can be answered a few different ways. You can be blunt with the questioner and say "We (relaxed, went on vacation, or didn't try hard) for _____ years, and we did not get pregnant. What makes you think that would suddenly work now?" Of course, there is always the humorous quip of "Oh my gosh! You must have discovered the miracle solution to infertility!" followed by 'the look' that says you must be kidding.
I loved the first response! I will be definitely using that!!! lol
Just thought I would share since this has been a topic this week!
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Posted 4/4/07 8:31 PM |
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