I’m not sure why, but it still surprises me when someone mentions an old post that I’ve written. I was just chatting with an online buddy and the topic below came up. She asked me to repost, so here ya go!
Was it when you got the email from my assistant about my “surprise” office shower?
Or was it simply the moment that you acknowledged our united “womanhood”?
No matter the second that the notion struck you, I’m here to tell you that WE’RE NOT COOL LIKE THAT. Make note, I’m not referring to family, friends or even those in the cyber world who I call buddies. I’m specifically referring to co-workers. Not office friends, buddies or even lunch pals. Rather the co-workers that simply work in the same facility, building or department. The ones who pronounce my first name wrong after working with me for over 4 years. The ones that normally don’t speak and avoid eye contact. You know the ones?
Pregnancy is a condition that unfortunately, becomes visibly obvious to anyone of average intelligence at some point during the months preceding the little one’s arrival. However, visible evidence aside, it is still a personal decision and I strongly feel that the details are not public information unless you decide to share. Is MrsTDJ just a sourpuss? I think not. I simply think that some of questions I’ve been asked over the last week border on noisy and intrusive, while the rest fall the hell into the “damn, I can’t believe you asked me that ish” zone.
Examples include:
- Wow, that weight fell off and hubby couldn’t keep his hands to himself huh?
- But you lost so much weight! Are you going to be able to get it back off after the baby?
- Are you planning a natural childbirth or a c-section?
- Are you going to breast feed? I really think you should.
- You’re 32, have you had the baby tested for Down’s syndrome and stuff?
- Were you guys trying or was this a slip-up?
What the hell is wrong with people? When did it become ok to simply say anything to anyone? Simple questions like, is this your first or do you know what you’re having don’t irritate me. That’s just curiosity and although I wouldn’t ask a virtual stranger, I understand those that do. But, the questions that I’ve been getting? Inappropriate in my book. So you know what, my cranky ass have developed a list of equally inappropriate responses. Here they go:
Wow, that weight fell off and hubby couldn’t keep his hands to himself huh?
How do you know it’s my husband’s baby?
Were you guys trying or was this a slip-up?
Damn those dollar store condoms!
But you lost so much weight! Are you going to be able to get it back off after the baby?
I hope so, if not I’m not opposed to trying crack-cocaine.
Are you planning a natural childbirth or a c-section?
Not sure, but I’ll call you from Labor and Delivery for your opinion.
Are you going to breast feed? I really think you should.
I think you shouldn’t ask such nosey questions.
You’re 32, have you had the baby tested for Down’s syndrome and stuff?
Why – do you have a cure?
Rude is rude no matter how you frame it!
I get the fact that most people, especially women, like babies. I get the fact that most people are excited with the possibility of a baby being anywhere in the vicinity. I get it! But, does that green light the rudeness?
Perhaps I’m extra sensitive during my 2nd trimester, but I think not. I am extra cranky, so I pity the co-worker that approaches me on a real bad day. They’re gonna catch hell!
Nah, people can be downright rude! I love it when they impose their views on you, because they just know you give a flip!
Exactly! Keep your crazy thoughts and opinions TO YOURSELF.
Can we put in the equally inappropriate touching of your belly when you’re pregnant, and the way too inappropriate touching of your baby once it arrives!!!
Recently posted a lunatic kissing my 20 month old on the lips!
http://chocolatemomrants.blogspot.com/2010/08/is-she-out-of-her-flucking-mind.html
Ugh! That used to bug the heck out of me too! I’m still stunned over that whole restaurant thing with your son. S.T.U.N.N.E.D!
LOLOL!! Get these people together!!
Man, I shut quite a few of them DOWN! They stared, open mouthed, as I waddled away.
Girl, people are just rude, rude, rude. I love your responses. I had absolute strangers touch my belly when I was pregnant. Would they do that to someone who wasn’t with child? Needless to say, they’ll never do that again. Not even to a family member.
Exactly! Oh goodness, that sounds like you made someone very, very sorry that they touched you. Details please!!
At first people would just walk up and put their hands on my stomach (this mostly happened when I was pregnant with the twins) and I’d yell at them and scream about sexual harassment, assault, etc. Then towards the end of my pregnancy, I just got lazy and said “Do it and you’ll draw back a nub.” LOL Really, it’s not a community belly.
Oh man that is rude.
Was this a slip up???? None of you dizammmm biznezzz. GTFOH!!
Seriously! The kinds of things that some people might think (nosey, uncouth azz’s), but would NEVER actually allow to pass their lips!
I think this is hysterical. I never read it before. Mrs. Johnson it’s official you’re funny as hell but all of what you said is true.
Man, folks are crazy! I just write about it! Happy you are enjoying.
oooh congrats on the new bundle on the way!!! Aww!
and yes girl YEEEEEEES! or they try to come and touch your belly without asking..I used to tell folks “please dont touch i dont like that”. I HATED IT!
great responses! I’ll have to take notes for next time… So we were pretty much preggers aroudn the same time and you’re almost in your second trimester…i think its my turn to go again..>LOL! SIIIKE!
See?? Don’t make me head up the road and have our first meeting me a throw down! *LMAO* Girl, this was a REPOST from when we were preggers at the same time! This shop is closed and little MrTDJ is an ONLY CHILD!