If there’s one thing I’ve learned while being knocked up, it’s that you should never, ever comment on the size of a pregnant woman’s belly. And it’s not because we’re self-conscious about being fat — I, for one, was relieved to finally be able to stop secretly obsessing about my weight and take advantage of the freedom of second helpings — it’s because it’s so damn annoying. It’s bad enough that we have to lug a 30- or 40-pound counterweight around all day, but now we also have to suffer inane comments from everyone from our mothers to the cashier at the grocery store. No, I am not “about to pop.” No, I am not having twins. Yes, I am very uncomfortable. Yes, I have two months to go. I’m sorry, are you an OB? Have you taken my fundal height measurement? Do you know what the hell you are taking about? No, I didn’t think so. Every woman’s belly grows at a different rate (some gain it all at the beginning, some all at the end, some gradually as they go), and they gain differing amounts of weight. For example, on Sunday, I was told I looked like I was going to “pop.” On Monday, I was told I looked tiny. Conclusion: you people don’t know anything. So just stop.
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July 1, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Katherine
I need to connect you with my cubicle neighbor, who is due Nov. 10. She is the self-described “crankiest pregnant woman ever.” Her main complaints are people touching her without permission and people asking her constantly, “How are you feeling?” Her response: “I’m not dying; I’m pregnant.”
I never wanted to have kids in the first place, but this certainly confirms my inclinations.
July 7, 2009 at 12:44 am
Lesley
Well, guess what? Now you get to read even more about pregnancy. You won my copy of Pregnant Pause! If you will email your mailing address to me at lesley[at]alifeinbooks.com, I’ll put it in the post to you. Thanks and congrats! (on both counts)
July 7, 2009 at 9:35 pm
matthewfmurphy
I’m going to encourage people to ask you more questions. It seems to keep you on your toes.
July 7, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Jess
I’m not sure what that means, but I don’t like it.