What a lovely weekend it has been! Got to go out with my husband last night to a fun Christmas party while my mom watched Staci. This morning we had homemade cinnamon rolls for breakfast, and then I got to go to Costco with my mom toddler-free! I forgot how fun and easy shopping is when you're not wrangling a VERY busy toddler. *sigh*
The trip to Costco was enjoyable, we walked up and down almost every aisle just browsing and checked out all the toys and books for kids. And then one of the demo ladies (who was not very slim herself to say the least) handing out pita chips and hummus should really have just kept her mouth shut. Our conversation went something like this:
Her: OH, when are you due?
Me: March 7th
Her: OOOH, you still have a WHILE then (looking quite surprised, then looks down at my stomach again) it's a boy then?
Me: no, it's a girl
Her: Oh, you're carrying SO low! Is the baby measuring big? You are SO big already!
Me: No, baby is measuring right on track.
Her: Oh, your uterus must just be all out front like a basketball then (eyes wide in disbelief)
Me: yeah, my midwife did say my uterus is right out front... (walking away, wondering wtf just happened)
Which brings me to my PSA for you all. In case you haven't noticed, pregnant women do not need to hear how big we're getting. We already know. Intimately. I also do not want to have conversations with people I've never met about the placement of my uterus on my body. The only things that are appropriate to say to ANY pregnant woman, no matter HOW big she is, is something along the lines of, "Wow, you are glowing. You look absolutely beautiful and your belly is so cute!" Anything that strays even slightly from this statement is really not ok. Also, if I have never met you, it isn't cool to ask me where or how I plan to deliver, whether or not I plan to breastfeed, or to say things like, "oh it's your second? and your first is HOW old? WOW, (widening eyes) YOU are going to be BUSY". So please, watch your mouth.
I wish there was a like button for your PSA since I totally agree with you!!
ReplyDeleteGood gracious. People. Seriously?! Women especially should KNOW BETTER!!!!!
And for the record--- you are nothing but beautiful and glowing. And you are ALL baby!! I can't wait to meet her in a few months :)
Oh my goodness...I wish you would have slugged her in the face. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are really adorable Megan, I loved seeing you last night!! Don't listen to anything ignorant people have to say. No one is allowed to make you feel anything but good about yourself.
Love ya!