Monday, May 25, 2015

What NOT to Say to a Pregnant Woman

I am currently 8 month pregnant, and as a pregnant woman I am TRULY shocked by the things family and even complete strangers feel they can say to pregnant woman. It is like people lose any filter they normally have, and just say whatever pops into their minds. The following is a list of real things people have said to me or other people I know while they were pregnant.

  1. "Are you feeling fat yet?" Seriously? Are you saying that I look fat? Would you ask someone who isn't pregnant this? No? Okay, then don't ask a pregnant woman this. Ever.Funny Friday: 6 Foodie Memes To Make You Smile
  2. "Are you sure there aren't two in there?" This picture says it all... 5HgokmvXmthC7CvfdTE13ej9Yoe9QiJ5_lg.jpg
  3. "Wow! You are huge!" There again, if you wouldn't say it to someone who isn't pregnant, don't say it to a pregnant woman either. Size can be a sensitive thing for a pregnant woman. Avoid saying anything about her size, even if you think her belly is small. A lot of woman whose body types hide pregnancy well are just as self conscious about their size as woman who start showing at 8 weeks. 
  4. "Can I touch your belly? Will the baby kick for me?" The baby probably won't kick you, but I can't promise I won't... Unless you are really, really close to the pregnant lady this is probably not a good question. Most people like their personal space. That goes double for a protective mama-to-be.
  5. "Wait! You aren't due until when???" Yeah, she knows exactly how much longer she has to go. Saying this makes her think that she must look huge, and she is probably already worried what she will look like in the next couple of weeks or months. Waiting for this baby is like picking up someone from the airport but you don't know who they are or what time their flight comes in.
  6. "Did you hear about the Duggar chick who was in labor for 70 hours and still had to have a c-section?" I am sure that most pregnant woman are nervous enough about labor without hearing more worst case scenarios. Leave conversations about possible scenarios to the doctors. This includes stories about the mother or baby dying or being in critical condition.
  7. "I hope the baby doesn't have his dad's head! Ouch!" Trust me, that thought already crossed her mind, and terrified her. 
  8. "How haven't you had that baby yet?" She knows exactly how far along she is, and if anyone is ready for that baby to come, it is the momma. I mean, she is the one who is waking up three times a night to pee, because a baby is jumping on her bladder.Listen here all you people...    What meme describes you? - BabyCenter
  9. "How often do you have to pee?" All the freaking time. How about you? Oh, you think that is gross to ask? Me too!
  10. "Enjoy your sleep while you can. Once that baby comes, you won't sleep ever again." But I can't sleep now... Between the number of times she wakes up to go to the bathroom at night and the fact that she can't get comfortable in any position, sleep is foreign already and she doesn't want to worry about the lack of sleep cause by a new baby right now. The truth hurts less coming from preciousness.
  11. "Was this a planned pregnancy or an accident?" That is a little bit personal, don't you think? Either way, I don't think God would say it was an accident.Funny Stuff!  Click the picture to see more!
  12. "I wish I had an excuse to eat whatever I want, whenever I want too!" Yeah, it is great. I love not drinking soda, most sea foods, or sandwich meats. I also love counting  my veggie servings and trying to eat 90 grams of protein in a day.
  13. "When will you guys try for another?" Can we find out if we even like this one before signing up for another? Seriously though, we are going to take this one pregnancy at a time...


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