So yesterday after my best efforts of getting everyone to church on time, dressed, early enough so I can lead the music. I was feeling really great about myself- on time, everyones hair done, shirts ironed, even I was completely ready (and when does that ever happen?) sitting and waiting for our 9:00am meeting to start. Sacrament meeting went well, no incidents to report, then we moved on to Sunday School.
Sean had run home quickly to get the Ipod player he needed for his lesson, so there I sit helpless, no one to defend me when an older women in the ward asked when I was due. I responded with the correct date, and then with a surprised look on her face she proceeded to ask if I was sure I wasn't having twins? WHAT? HONESTLY? Did she not ever get the memo that said you never ask anyone, even if they are having twins, if they are having twins?
Really I have seen some BIG pregnant people in my time, but I am not one of them! To my defense I gain my 25 pounds that is healthy and good for the baby, and that's about it! My inner dialogue went something like this- "Now, you know you are really getting up there, are you ready to die?", "Did you forget to take your medication today?", or "Alzheimer's must be kicking in, I think you have confused me with someone else!"
But all I could muster was "Some days I feel like it!" with a kind smile on my face. "Thanks for calling me a cow!" No, I didn't say the second, but I sure felt like it. So just incase you are wondering, I am measuring right on with my due date thank you very much! But apparently it is my my job to educate people in proper pregnancy etiquette.
THINGS YOU NEVER SAY/DO TO A PREGNANT PERSON
1. Now, are you sure your not having twins? (would you like me to poke you in the eye?)
2. You haven't had your baby yet? (does it look like I'v had my baby yet?)
3. Rub a pregnant persons belly, especially if you are an EX- boyfriend, would you rub a married persons stomach? Then keep your hands off!
4. Looks like you need a crane to help you up there! (Nope, just a crane to run you over) *SMILE*
5. Man looks like your ready to get that baby out! (come over here and I'll take out all my pent up aggression on you)
Now this is one pregnant person! But I'm still not asking if she is having twins!
8 comments:
Okay, how did you get my prego pic for your blog? That is exactly how I look -- I think even bigger! Old women forget how MISERABLE it is to be prego, especially when people make dumb comments. I dont think you look big at all! Although I might start asking if its twins just to bug you!
At least she was old and you can blame it on some insanity thing. I, on the other hand, had a very young adult ask me if I was prego with twins on my FIRST kid. I just thought of the karma she would have when she finally got pregnant. Some people! And then to top it off...I was pregnant with Jax and walking around in Costco with Matt and some sample lady (probably 22-26) asked how far a long I was and I said 7 months and she said "WOW! I look like you when I'm 9 months!" and I won't tell you what I was thinking in that moment. Haha.danirob
I had a lady rub my belly when I was not prego and ask me when I was due. Like 2 years after my first and no baby in sight. Now that is mortifying! At least you are actually prego!
"No sorry, it's just belly fat!"
I laughed so hard at your responses--I was crying. I TOTALLY needed that today!!!! Thanks!
Thanks for going on that recon mission for me!!!
Love ya!!!
I think you should just start sayin' what you're thinkin'!
It's hilarious!
It's crazy what some people will say, or do!! At least you don't have to worry - I've seen you pregnant and you look great!
I had a similar run-in with a lady in our ward, only I wasn't pregnant!! We should chat and see if it was the same lady!!
Ohhh that is a RS president's nightmare.
Yeah that's right. "Lets offend and the women who made the effort to come to church! We don't want it to get too crowded!" Sheeze! I know it goes on in every ward BUT REALLY! Think before you engage your mouth!
I am so impressed you could smile and say something nonoffensive. You make me so proud! (Sniff sniff)
I don't think I am that rational when I am pregnant!
I swear I have had so many stupid things said to me! You poor girl, just ignore them!!! Hey I was wondering would you mind posting a button for my fundraiser on your blog? I know you can't come (I so wish you could!), but as a way to get the word out. If that is okay email me at emily.7n@gmail.com. Thanks!
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