Has anyone had 4 or more children? Were you much bigger with your fourth than your other's? How did you handle insensitive comments?
Im pregnant with my fourth, due in 7 weeks and everywhere I go people are telling me how big I am. So-called friends at the office, are like come out baby. Do they not realize my baby is only about 4 lbs, and still has vital development in the last few weeks. I feel like they are trying to get me to have my baby premature, and I most certainly do not want to deal with that at all. How can I tell theese people to back off!? Even my m-i-l is now saying im going to deliver early because im so big. I wasnt little at all before I got pregnant, and ive only gained 33 lbs so far. How can I very nicely, or even assertavly handle theese, Im at the end of my rope!
2007-04-07 03:36:31 · 8 answers · asked by srilanka_everquest 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I am 7 weeks away from having my 4th and am huge too. I was bigger when I got pregnant but have only gained weight in my tummy. I was no where near this big with my other 3. Anytime someone says something about my baby coming out I remind them of her weight and length and I also remind them that I go to the doctor regularly and that if she got concerned I would let them know. Also... If they continue to bother you ask them why. Say "just wondering why you want me to have a premature baby and have to deal with all of the scary issues with that?" They will get your point. Good luck..
2007-04-07 03:48:19 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ah, receiving all those unsolicited opinions is SO much fun, isn't it? Short of wearing a sign telling others how far along you are and that they are NOT to comment, you will probably hear those lovely remarks until after you deliver.
I feel for you.
When I was pregnant with my fourth (and more) I received all those annoying comments too. They are unavoidable, so I simply smile, nod and forget. In reality, even your doctor or midwife cannot predict when a baby will come unless a cesarean or induction is planned. If babies are anything, they are unpredictable.
Congratulations!
2007-04-08 15:38:10 · answer #2 · answered by mennyd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had four. I gained the least with the last one and the most with the first one. I think a lot of it is hormones and fluid retention. My last one was the largest, but he was only 7 lbs. 6 oz.
2007-04-07 11:07:28 · answer #3 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have four ages 1, 4,7,9. Yes I was much bigger with my fourth and I even lost weight but my belly was huge. But with my first baby I didn't show until about six months. Good luck get lots of rest your going to need it.
2007-04-07 11:04:14 · answer #4 · answered by heidi t 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My sister just had her 7th - all women are different, but she was definitely bigger with the last couple. She was showing A LOT after 8 weeks. With her first couple you wouldn't have known she was pregnant until the 6th or 7th month.
2007-04-07 10:46:31 · answer #5 · answered by Kat A. Tonic 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hello There! i have 4 kids and trying to have a 5th i was smaller with my 4th one but she was the biggest one out of all of them. i only gained 20 some pounds with my 4 and more with the others but my 4th was bigger
2007-04-07 10:43:49 · answer #6 · answered by trina p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why your so bothered about it. The baby will come when its ready. These people talking about it won't make it come any sooner. In up to 7 weeks, they won't have anything to worry about, so chill and concentrate on getting ready for your new baby. Congrats and God Bless.
2007-04-07 10:42:07 · answer #7 · answered by Angela F 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have an ultrasound done. You may have multiples.
2007-04-07 10:42:15 · answer #8 · answered by Alanrt1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋