While at work (just now, actually), making copies, hole-punching, and generally just cleaning off my desk, there were three people at the counter needing information, all of which were taken care of by the secretaries. As I was going about my work, minding my own business, out of the way, I was greeted by a (and I quote) "Gosh, girl! You're getting so big! How much longer do you have?" Yes. You read that right.
As I turned around to see who thought I was going to give birth right then an there, given my size, I saw a quite large lady who shall remain nameless, though I know as an acquaintance, but haven't seen her in about two weeks.
I muttered loud enough for her to hear, and to answer her question, "Yup! And I'm just gonna keep getting bigger. I have ten weeks left." And then I gathered my stack of stuff and marched back to my office, not quite knowing how to handle that situation.
First off, I know I chose to be offended by her comment. But seriously, WHO says to a knowingly pregnant woman that she is getting 'so big'! Hell, I already know that! I don't need someone to tell me, especially while suffering from heartburn after eating some chocolate! (sorry. but I'm a little put out by her comment, still.)
Secondly, I know I shouldn't have been offended by her comment, because I am large and 30 weeks, but STILL!
Third, just because she's big, doesn't mean she can tell me I am. (and she is not pregnant)
And fourth, the truth hurts.
***there will NOT be a scheduled belly picture, as I had planned for my 30 week mark. Instead, you'll just have to picture a beached whale...sorry for the dissappointment.***
13 comments:
Yeah, I get that every time I'm pregnant. First time I got with Lily it hurt. Then I got over it. My baby was healthy and safe that is all that should matter. The weight comes off and you know it, so don't let it get you down.
The audacity of some people is always incredible to me. It's amazing how some women feel the need to voice every thought that comes to them -- particularly about pregnancy and motherhood.
LOLLL!! Oh my word, the "hell" was the best part of this post! LOL! You crack me up. I'm sorry that lady had diarrhea of her mouth. So not cool of her. And for the record, you look adorable!
And...I just read the funniest book. The wife was pregnant and feeling huge, she asked her husband if she was fat. His reply to her was, "We only want the best for our baby. We don't want him cramped up in a tiny apartment. He deserves the penthouse suite." Her response..."So I'm not as a big as a house? I'm an entire HOTEL?!!" SOOOO funny!
I didn't think you looked that big today when I saw you. LOL Some people have no class. I loved your reaction.
tell me where she lives and I'll toliet paper her house ;)...
I'm right there with you, Sister! I have had people ask me if I'm due in a few weeks! I love how their jaws drop when I say nope but that I got 10 weeks to go! I just wanting for the twins comment! If makes you feel better, my DOCTOR told me that I looked big and then was surprised when I measured the right amount of weeks! Isn't it great?
I worked at an elementary school while pregnant with Riley, and I would get told at least two to three times a day I was getting fat. It bothered me alittle, but at least they were just kids, I don't think I ever had an adult tell me I was huge. By the way last time I saw you I thought you were looking great!! Not huge!
Has she been pregnant before? Cause I remember saying things (not you are big!) and then after becoming a pregnant gal myself, I learned some of the things I said, I myself would never want to have heard. Does that make sense? But still. I worked with a bunch of middle aged women when I was pregnant with Anna and I heard everything. It was terrible. Especially coming from women. They should know better! So just blow them off. OR! we could start up an education class on what is appropriate and what is not. Heaven knows people need it.
Oh my, you could have text me and I would have snuck down and slashed her tires :) I’m sorry. I don't understand why some people feel that pregnant women are open targets. Just think, this is a temporary state you're in, and apparently she just needed to feel better about her body image (which is not temporary).
Oh Deanna, I know all too well! The very thing happened to me at church Sunday. Like, 3 times. Okay, one time didn't count 'cuz it was a friend making fun of the lady who said it the first time. But, yeah. I feel your pain. All too well.
Wow. Life sucks sometimes when you least expect it to. And I hate it when fat people tell you that you're getting fat. It's like you want to tell them, "have you looked in a mirror any time lately?" I'm sorry you had a cruddy day.
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