A funny thing about being pregnant is that your body (and the many changes made the duration of your pregnancy) becomes the object of observation for pretty much everyone you know or come in contact with. Everyone seems to enjoy making comments about the changes/"features" they observe, and it seems each person feels that he or she is the first or the only person to notice whatever it is they notice. Most people also seem to feel that pregnancy is the perfect opportunity to tell someone the most insulting things about their changing appearance... because it's due to their being "temporarily" pregnant after all, and it's not like they'll stay that way, right...
I think I have been lucky enough to get more compliments than insults… but… to share my favorites…
"You must be having a boy, because your nose is wider."
"Your whole face has changed."—This is not a "you're glowing" reference.
"You are definitely walking like you're pregnant now."
I don't get it. :(
ReplyDeleteChris says those things aren't really that insulting... but that's basically the point of my blog... that people think it's ok to say things to you when you are pregnant that would be considered rude at any other time...
ReplyDeleteSorry if it was confusing... I can get a little carried away with being silly! =)
I know what you mean Evelyn! It's strange having your body suddenly be open for public observations. Shouldn't you have to sign something giving your permission for stuff like that?
ReplyDeleteJust wait until you're wearing your baby in the Moby and people get two inches from his/her face (also about 4-5 inches from your breasts!) and don't think a THING about it!!!! It's amazing what people think is acceptable when there is a baby involved!
ReplyDeleteHave you had any strangers pat your stomach? That's always fun.
ReplyDeleteYour nose is wider, huh!? :) For some reason I find that really, really funny that someone would be so stupid to say that!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your prego stories! We'll have a baby here soon!!!