1. It's NEVER a good idea to say to a pregnant woman, "Oh, you're so big", or "You're getting huge!", or any variation of those statements. Because while she MAY smile and reply with no outward forms of aggression, she is thinking you're a horrendous bitch and you're the FIRST person she's going to maim when she gets her mobility back. And pregnant women can't do much. We have LOTS of time to plan out our retaliation. Don't say things to a pregnant woman you wouldn't say to someone who isn't pregnant. The words "huge", "big", "bulging" and other similar terms, should be substituted with compliments. "Look how CUTE you are" or "You are getting more and more adorable" are acceptable alternatives.
2. Do NOT touch a pregnant woman's belly without asking. Heard of personal space? Damn. You think we like that? What about my obvious discomfort screams, "please put your dirty, God-knows-where-they've-been hands on me". I don't touch random parts of your body at will. I'm pretty sure there are laws that protect the common citizen from that. I am still a common citizen. Don't touch me unless you want me to bite and/or mace your ass.
3. Common courtesy. I don't want your opinion. On anything. Even if I ask for it, I'm just asking for you to agree or go along with whatever I've already decided. I don't care if you like the name I chose for my child. I obviously do. Since I am the one squeezing a person out of my most delicate area, I'll name it whatever the hell I want. Don't ask if you're going to scrunch your nose up at my response. Also, I am allowed, BY MY DOCTOR WHO IS SMARTER THAN YOU, to have a drink weekly. Yes, an alcoholic drink. It promotes good blood circulation, in fact. I don't generally drink the glass of wine I'm allowed weekly, but if I do, keep your ignorant mouth shut. I have a doctor's blessing and my own ability to make decisions. That's all I'm concerned about. Informing me that I'm doing something I shouldn't by drinking some wine is detrimental to your health. And I will be sharing some hormone driven opinions with you at that point. You may or may not ever walk again after that.
:^)
This has been a public service announcement from your local irritable pregnant woman who's had about enough of people's stupidity. Have a WONDERFUL day.
::Cheese::
3 comments:
Ok, I TOTALLY agree, but I'm pregnant so what do I know besides EVERYTHING!? That almost made me pee in my pants. Thanks
My wife had the same problem. Random people coming up and touching her belly, taking liberties, even men. Really weird, also people should never ask if you are pregnant.
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