I don't care if certain people do it, but I hate it when people touch my stomach that I don't know, or I just meet. I also hate it when they say, "You're awfully small for 6 months". People don't understand that that sometimes makes me think that there is something wrong, when in actuality, I am just skinny, I don't have any fat around my bulging belly and it is the normal size. like a soccer ball. Comments?
2006-07-11 06:58:27 · 20 answers · asked by Brooke's Mommy 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
if they are of a heavier set body, ask them when they are due too (even if it is a man) . . you don't have to be tactful when it comes to your body - just tell them hands off ...... every pregnancy carries different, weight gain, roundness . . . just smile and tell them it is better than looking like a hot air balloon
2006-07-11 07:31:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
I guess just by saying please don't touch my belly.
I never had a problem with anyone touching my belly, I actually loved it. It made me feel good. I do understand what you're saying though.
I ran into a ex co-worker a week ago and she's 8months prego, the first thing I did without skipping a beat was touch her belly and tell her that I was so excited for her. She didnt seem to mind, But after I touched her I was thinking...Maybe I shouldn't have done it. So what I'm saying is maybe people do it...just as a reation and not even realizing they are over stepping there bounds. Just be patient with people, and let them know if it upsets you. Congrats on your lil one!!
2006-07-11 10:20:45 · answer #2 · answered by saraidan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get this a lot and all you can do is either put up with it or kindly tell them not to touch.
Just say "Please don't do that." If they ask, that's one thing, but I don't understand why people think that just because you're pregnant you've suddenly become everyone's special pet. It's annoying.
And so what if your belly is small. If your doctor thinks its ok, then don't worry about it.
People feel like they can say whatever they want about a pregnant woman's body, especially things they couldn't say to a woman who isn't pregnant. Take it with a grain of salt. Most people really do mean well.
2006-07-11 07:43:26 · answer #3 · answered by braks_gurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny, I never really had problems with people touching my belly. Don't know how to help you there.
As far as the "you are small for..." comments, you should probably get used to them. Once the baby is out, people are going to tell you how to raise it all the time. It's just what people do. I have 5 kids under 8 and evertime I go somewhere with all of them, someone always says to me, "You have your hands full." I just know to expect it and go on.
Good luck to you.
2006-07-11 07:47:43 · answer #4 · answered by e_imommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you see someone walking toward you with that look in their eye like they're going to touch you, or they have their arm outstretched, cross your arms protectively around your belly and smile and say, "I'm sorry, but I don't know you and I don't really feel comfortable with anyone other than my husband touching our unborn baby."
I'd rather be told I was small than told what the punk@ss kid at the grocery store said to me after I delivered my first son. I was about 8 weeks post-partum and had just returned to work. I had seen this kid several times and he knew I was pregnant. I was gone on maternity leave for two months and the day or two after I came back to work, he says to me, "I thought you already had your baby! When's it due?" I wanted to smack him.
2006-07-11 07:37:18 · answer #5 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could touch their tummy in return. :)
People always make comments like that to pregnant women, I don't know why. I have yet to find a tactful way to deal with them. Sometimes if they make a rude comment I say, "Why would you say that?" as if I'm genuinely curious, and usually they realize they said something stupid and apologize profusely.
2006-07-11 07:01:18 · answer #6 · answered by Call me AL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give them a scare like, tell them "Oh I'm not pregnant, it's water and I'm going to have it operated today...it's some kind of a disease" then smile and turn away. I'm sure they won't be touching any bellies for a loooooooooong time!
2006-07-11 07:04:52 · answer #7 · answered by ColbyonDetrt461 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To the comment say something like, "how far along are you" if they are heavy.
If people insist on touching your belly tell them you will press charges for battery (unwanted touching)
2006-07-11 07:10:56 · answer #8 · answered by samuels_mom_2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is very simple tell them that youre not comfortable with other ppl touching youre belly they wouldnt walk up and do it without you being pregnana would they?
and if you feel healthy and a doctor says you are fine then dont worry bout what others say chances are they didnt have such a petite pregnancy as you
2006-07-11 07:15:24 · answer #9 · answered by cliff f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them at you and your husband are starting out being overprotective parents.
You do not want the baby to become excessible to any unknown viruses or illnesses that someone may expose you and the baby to.
Maybe have a button made that says. "I Am The Mommy, Back Away!"
2006-07-11 07:14:41 · answer #10 · answered by tmcs1959 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with both posts above
#1 grope the offender,and watch them turn red
#2 get a maternity shirt that says "do not tough the bump" ( I will post a link)
#3 tell them if they do not back off you will press sexual harrassment charges...
2006-07-11 07:06:45 · answer #11 · answered by tpuahlekcip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋