The Worst Pregnancy Comment EVER!

Oh please, when I was pregnant with my first my aunt compared me to Jabba the Hut. She's one of those people who says whatever crosses her mind without any consideration for anyone else. I just walked away, but my husband said the look on my face made him think I was going to punch her.
With my second pregnancy people asked more than once if I was carrying twins, and once, while in line at a bakery, a woman noticed my enormous pregnant belly and pointed to her own tiny bump. "When are you due?" she asked me. "Not for eight more weeks," I replied, "what about you?" I seriously thought this woman couldn't have been more than about 28 weeks.
"Sunday."
I just waddled away with my cookie.

Feel free to tell people to piss off and blame the hormones :)

I have a large family (expecting #11) and a rude question I am often asked is: " Are they all from the same guy?" They ARE all from the same guy, but even if they weren't, it would still be rude to ask, don't you think?

Seriously, don't let her upset you. I mean, SHE THOUGHT THE BABY WOULD SUFFOCATE. In the womb. If it's born after the estimated due date.

Whackadoodle to begin with, whackadoodle to end with.

The night I went into labor I DIDN'T FIT INTO THE BOOTH at Black-eyed Pea. And the little hostess, bless her stupid heart, stood there and was like "wow - you don't fit. I've never seen anyone who doesn't fit in the booth. Our booths are roomy. Even fat people can fit in our booths with no problem". It was only after I started CRYING that she figured out she should shut her cute little mouth and seat us at a table instead!!!!!!!

Next time say thank you, I didn't catch your name, Dr....Oh wait you're not my freaking doctor - you're a random busybody. How about you mind your own business.
Some people are idiotic and sometimes just have diarrhea of the mouth and constipation of the brain and sadly we all have to hear all of their stupid little brain farts. Ay yay yay.
Sadly, having had 3 kids I've had ALL KINDS of stupid remarks said to me.

I had a stranger (a man) walk up to me in the street and start talking about babies and said, 'these days nobody knows whose they are' (as in who the father is), I replied, 'I'm pretty sure this one is mine!', he wandered his crazy way off...

I have 5 children. It's a bigger family, but not the biggest by any means. When I was pregnant with my 5th child, my best friend actually told me, "We explain you to our other friends as "our friend, the breeder."

She is so lucky I love her, because what she seemed to forget is I'm the "really irrational angry breeder."

I've only been though one pregnancy and there was a woman at work who constantly commented on how I didn't look pregnant. Saying things like,

"You can't be pregnant. Where are you hiding that baby?"

"You can't possibly be six months pregnant. I was out to HERE when I was six months."

"Are you sure you're really pregnant?"

"You're just saying you're pregnant for the attention, common, you can tell me. I won't rat you out."

"I hate you so much. I was a blimp when I was pregnant and you look like you just ate a big dinner!"

I would duck into other people's cubicles, duck into bathrooms and hide around corners to avoid bumping into her in the hallways.

2 months after our daughter was born & subsequently died during her 2nd heart surgery....I was attending a cousin's wedding. Another cousin came up & said, "so when's your baby due?"

She lives out of state, her parents obviously never told her our story, & she was very pregnant herself. She's a very simple, very sweet person....somewhat lacking in many areas. I could not hurt her feelings....I simply smiled & said, "sometime this wkend, ask your mom our story. Our angel is in heaven". I hugged her & walked away.

& while my story is very different from yours.....boy, did it hurt! :)

Two weeks after having my first, I decided to run to the bank quickly. I had not been out of the house -in the car -with the baby on errands or anything yet (just walks around the neighborhood and park), and I thought it would be a good, "get my feet wet" foray with my baby because it would be quick and fairly uncrowded. I still had some weight to lose, but I honestly did not have the big, pooching preggo belly! I did wear a rather loose-fitting maternity top, but -and this is what killed me -I HAD A REGULAR SIZED TWO WEEK OLD BABY WITH ME IN A CARRIER! Hello! He didn't even weigh 10 lbs at that point! So, the genius teller remarks to me -"I bet you can't wait to have that baby!" Huh? Do you not see the REALLY tiny baby here with me in this carrier? The same baby you have cooed over? Do you honestly think this little baby is at least 10+ months old and I'm already at my due date for another one? Face it -some people really are IDIOTS, and no one, no matter what their IQ should ever make comments on the supposed pregnancy or pregnant belly of a woman. Period. Ever.

OMG! That's really funny, actually! But probably not to you. I can't believe someone would say that to you! Suffocate? Does she know anything about babies? I was pregnant with twins and retail people were afraid I was going to give birth just anywhere when I was only six months along. I got these kinds of comments for three months as I wasn't induced until I was 38 weeks. I actually had fun with it and liked scaring people in the end... One day I was in Babies R Us when I was 36 weeks and I actually started having contractions (just minor and not actual labour) and the poor woman at the desk thought I was going to go into labour right there and then! She looked horrified! I was huffing and puffing because my boys were born 7 lbs each and I was carrying around a lot of baby, so you can just imagine how big I was! A guy in the liquour store told me I had to get to the hospital when I was just 7 months. Whatever. People are weird. It's better than people touching your belly all the time, though! :-)

Suffocate? Really?... that is incredibly weird!

My sister gave birth and about 4 days later some idiot man said, "WOW! You must be pregnant with TWINS!" Her preemie son was in the NICU fighting for his life. She almost slugged him.

I once had a complete stranger ask me if my nipples had started cracking.

Some people just need to shut their freaking mouths.

I'm sure you don't look big at all. That woman was insane.

And at least you are pregnant. I've had two people ask me if I was expecting and I, errr, wasn't.

Her blood sugar was low. It makes people to do and say crazy things. She was waiting for her food too. Don't take it personally. She couldn't help herself. Be thankful she didn't knife you or something. ;)
Yeah, some people are clueless on manners. Don't let her ruin your day.
When I had my first child, I went to visit my mom and dad. I was 25 at the time, the baby was about 4 months old. Since we were living in Okinawa, Japan, I was thrilled to be back in the US. So, I went to the mall with my baby to see what I could find. Well, I found a very rude woman. She was walking towards me in one of the aisles in the department store. She exclaimed, loudly, "You're too young to have *that*!" Looking straight at me and my precious babe. I knew what she meant, but said, "Why thank you!" to imply that she thought I looked younger than I am. As she was passing by, I said, "Wow, how rude!" Of course, I later thought that I should have asked for her number to get her permission next time we wanted to have a baby. To be fair, I probably looked all of 13. But still! I was a 25 year old married woman! Minding my own business. And, for all she knew, it could have been my baby brother or I could have been babysitting. Some people, indeed!

"At least you don't have man-hands"

With my first pregnancy I used to get deeply offended when this guy that worked in my building kept asking me if I was having twins...

This time, I am much more laid back and have realized that people that make these comments have absolutely NO idea what the heck they are talking about...

Congrats mama!

OMG I don't know why people can't just shut up. If I see anyone who is pregnant I NEVER give a negative comment. I always say (after being sure that they are actually pregnant) "how far along are you" then "You must be so excited" Pregnant women DO NOT need to know how big, tired or how old they look!!
I had just had my daughter, was pushing her in her little car seat thingy, she was like 5 days old and this woman in a store said to me "when are you due" Are you freaking kidding me!!! Ok I wasn't the slimmest I had ever been but c'mon!! I just pointed at my baby said "tadaaaa" and walked away.

My cousin is pregnant, due next month. She is a waitress and still working. She had a customer, a complete stranger, first congratulate her then ask her "Do you know who the father is?" Some people are just plain rude.

oh my!! consider the source!!! if she thought your baby was going to suffocate - well...her elevator ain't going all the up and the doors don't open all the way!!!

Don't let her bother you!!!

People say crazy things! Even if you were overdue *which even your Doctor cant tell by looking!) your baby isnt going to suffocate! Mine was three weeks overdue and healthy as a horse! People used to look at me and say "you're SO young to be having a baby" I never knew what to say or think, Is that a compliment because i look young or an insult cuz they think I'm a pregnant unmarried teen? (I was mid twenties)

Even if you were overdue........none of her business to butt in that way with only negativity.

with my second daughter i got the comment "i think its actually twins!"...seriously i was barely 8 months and hardly big at all. Some people cant just know when to shooooooosh

and.....both of my kids so far were overdue, 1 by a week, one by two, they aren't going to suffocate.

I had a lady at my church ask if I was pregnant before I was really showing, so I was surprised that she could tell. She then proceeded to say that she knew because my face was getting fat. Gee thanks!

Don't be upset. I looked like I had a hot air balloon under my shirt by the time DD was born and maternity shirts no longer covered the bottom of my belly. If your doctor says you're fine, don't sweat it.

The worst comments I got were all the people telling me that my baby was at a high risk for Downs Syndrome because of my age???? That's not helpful! Plus I was only 36. Jerks.

Try to brush that ladies comments off. She thought she was showing concern when it really was just ignorance.

My friend Mary had a huge belly with her first. She got many many comments and I'm sure they bothered her even though she put on a good face. I told her to go the other route when people mentioned her size. I told her to say, "Really? I'm only two months. Wow, this guy must be a giant" It completely perplexed anyone who had the gaul to open their mouths.

That is truly an inane comment. I think you ought to get some sort of prize for that.

I was a week overdue and working to help a previous employer catch up on paperwork. I got plenty of weird comments and crude jokes, but you win!

With my first. I was standing in line at Randall's and when I turned around the lady in front of me said "oh my, your pregnant, does your mother know"? I smiled and said "yes, she is so excited and so is my husband"! She was like "oh thank goodness. I thought you were like 17 years old"! I laughed and said "no, I'm 24 and married". :) I went home and told my husband. He thought it was funny! :) I do look younger still. Didn't like it then love it now!

After I had my son my former landlord had to come by to do some repairs one day and after looking (at all the baby gear) he asked "Did you have a baby?" I said Yes and he said "Oh, so THAT's why you got so big!" ummm WHAT!?

Awwww hugs!!! Everyone has their opinion, but unfortunately some people don't know when to shut up and mind their own business. I'm sure you look great and if you feel great, she can blow it out her a$$!

Yes! This lady at my sons bus stop asked me how far I was. I told her 20 weeks. She asked if I was having twins and I said no. She then said "DAMN you big!" really?! I kinda chuckled

People used to ask me all the time if I was carrying twins (I wasn't).
When I'd say no they'd say, "Are you SURE?"
I know it's hard but try to have a sense of humor about it. Try to make light of it and make fun of yourself. Then perhaps the insensitive comments won't sting so bad :) Please don't let this girl ruin your day! Celebrate that big belly, rest your arms on it, paint it and takes pictures of it, whatever you need to do to feel good about it. It's ok to be big-there is a PERSON inside of you. This sassy lady at Bob Evans might have made a dumb comment (especially considering she didn't even know you) but you're the one making magic happen inside your body, she doesn't get it. Move on!

That was horribly rude! But: suffocate? Seriously? That's crazy talk. I would be mad too! :(

eta: okay, I just remembered how that could happen. But it's cord-related, not size-related, right? :/

I just remembered one! My short, squat boss (who was a hoot) greeted me in front of everyone: "Wide Load!!!!" and I just smirked & said "you should talk" LOL

With my daughter that is now three months old, I was asked at least 15 times, "How many babies are in there?!" I even had a man ask me that. She was born 10 lbs, 7 oz, so it was somewhat justified. But, the funny thing is, I did have twins with my first pregnancy, and only one person ever asked if there was more than one baby in there. I did get funny looks when people would ask when I was due, but I would quickly explain. I guess I find it funny that with my singleton people thought I was expecting twins.

Good Lord, the world is FULL of insensitive people just trying to make conversation! Sorry you happened in line next to one at Bob Evans!

:)

I see nothing to get bothered over seeing as how you are actually pregnant. The rudest comments are when you are asked about your pregnancy when you aren't pregnant.

Blow it off, it's just some crazy stranger talking! But to answer your question - no one ever said anything like that to me!

People asked me all the time if I was having multiples. I kept saying, "no, just one big baby". Both my pregnancies were big babies: 10.16 and 11 pounds 2 weeks early. People are just rude. Don't let it bother you. Or think of some really dumb things to say like, "oh thanks, I was hoping to run into a doctor today to give me some free advice...thanks". You know what I mean. Or just walk away without saying anything to them or simply say what you are feeling "who are you to make rude comments to me?" Good luck!!!

When I was pregnant with my last, I went out to purchase some new maternity clothes. When I went to pay the cashier, she asked if I was purchasing clothes for my daughter. Apparently I looked old a fat. OH WELL!

Just yesterday a fb friend said the following:" I know you have a bunch of health problems. I do not have kids yet but want some. I was wondering if having a baby was really worth all the pain you are in. Do you think it was worth it?" I was in complete shock that someone would ask that. Yes I have health issues(fibro, ra, migranes, pinched nerve & herniated disk in my back) but ABSOLUTELY it is worth every ache & pain. I don't know why but this really hurt my feelings. I felt like she thought that my child(ren) were not worth it. I am sure that probably wasn't what she meant but it really made me upset.

Not really a mean comment but kinda funny. I was at work one day, 2 weeks before I was due, and I was showing a new employee around and one of my co-workers mentioned in passing that I remember almost every client that walks in the door and can spout off their information off the top of my head quickly. Another co-worker joined in and says "Yeah, she's got a mind like an elephant" Not really an odd comment generally but when said out loud to a 9-month pregnant woman in front of 5 other co-workers - everyone stopped and just gaped at her. It was almost a full 2 minutes before she realized what she said. It was so funny and she stammered out a 30 second apology before we let it slide. We still talk about it now 2.5 years later.

LOL...what JessicaWessica said. So sorry that happened to you.
A.

Um yes! My coworkers (MEN) insisted I was carrying twins. It wasn't a joke either. I was near the end and they were sure I was having twins. I went to my car one day and bawled like a baby. :-(

Now - in your case - a witty response would have been great!
"Overdue? Overdue for what?" well your pregnant "Um, no I'm not!" -lol

It's hard but don't let it bother you - there are some really stupid people in the world and congrats - you got to meet one of them!

hahaha... thats a good one, I'll hafta remember to use it on the next belly I see.
My SIL is pregnant and due in a couple of weeks, I keep telling her to stand on her head cuz it looks like the baby is gonna fall out any minute.

lol Don't worry about it.
I was at the pool and this lady looks at me and says, " Are you haveing twins? Because i was almost that big when i had my twins." BWahhahaha
Yeah no i had one little 6lb 11 oz baby in there.
I can't believe that lady though, she just sounds ignorant.

By the end of my last pregnancy I wanted to wear a shirt that said "I don't comment on your body so don't comment on mine!!" I was so amazed at how many people felt the need to say something out loud, not just at the end of my pregnancy but the whole way through. I don't think people realize how rude or judgemental they are being. My baby is now 4 mos and I am so in love with her that I had forgotten all those comments already. Just remember those comments say nothing about you or your body and everything about that person's lack of thoughtfulness!!

Nickie

I had the opposite. People asked me constantly, if I was eating anything, or if I was anorexic. Why yes, in between violent pukes, I AM eating whatever I can shove down my throat, before I gag to death with nausea! What's funny, is I gained 34 pounds! People STILL told me I needed to eat a hamburger. I went in to get blood taken for my c-section (I was 5 days before my due date, at that point) and the nurse thought I was 5 months along. She then literally told me I need to go to McDonalds. I wonder when people will realize commenting on size during pregnancy is a NO-NO!

Some people carry large, so don't take it personally, especially from someone who is so far beyond clueless. The level of stupid that woman exhibited is mind-boggling. Um - suffocate? Really? Like the womb get's all crowded and the baby will run out of "air", which it doesn't breath till it's born? WOW!

Ugh. People are so insensitive.

My worst one was a person at my job who insisted on telling me I was getting SOO big! And look how swollen your face looks! Wow!

Double ugh.

I've learned elderly women make comments without thinking. My grandmother asked me if the doctor had mentioned my weight... At my shower!! During their time you had to hide being pregnant. A lot has changed. I'm 34 weeks and I feel great and my baby is healthy!! You're doing a great job! That lady could be jealous, having a bad day, or just no manors(bless her) Keep your head up! We are taking on the hardest and most rewarding job:) good luck!!

I was having people telling me how huge my belly was... and it WAS just my belly that was huge. Even I felt baby was coming earlier than due date because of my size. My baby ended up being 10lbs 8oz and came the day after the due date.

Who cares if someone says you look huge pregnant... you are supposed to - you are carrying a brand new human life in there.

I was a petite first time mommy 29 weeks pregnant and a lady asks me in public if they were going to induce me soon! I said I hope not, she said sweety you can't keep that baby in there forever soon enough you have to face the fact your going to be a mom. Now i was young 21 yrs old but looked much younger I imagine. I said I am excited to be a mom with my husband but Ma'm I am not due for another 3 months. She says Oh my you need to check and make sure it ain't no twins in there! What...oh she just kept going on and on trying to convice me I was unaware of my body...

Our daughter was born at the end of June. Our entire family was at Christmas Eve Service and the man behind me asked me when I was due. Too bad the baby was already 6 months old. :(

My AUNT asked how far along I was on mothers day and I said 13 weeks. Her reply: "Wow, you're gonna be BIG!" (because I already had a baby bump). Then one of my long time friends commented on a picture on my face book of me, in the hospital room, about to deliver, and said, "Liok at that big belly!" geez, thanks guys! :/ people are just RUDE.

I constantly got the wow you are huge comments. I am short. I have a very short torso. I have nowhere for a baby to go but out. It seemed as though every time someone saw me they had to say something about how big I was, was I overdue, was I have twins or triplets, how was it that I didn't just topple over. Annoying. But temporary. And I knew I looked big I just didn't need reminding.

I have LOVED reading the other responses. Hilarious!

I am 37 weeks along with my 3rd... it is funny cause everyone that I talk to the last few days just happens to ask if I've heard about the lady that finished the marathon and then had her baby hours later.

Yes. Trust me. I have heard.....

That's so insensitive. Next time say, "Oh, when are YOU due?" or if they are pathetically thin then say, "I"m not pregnant, it's a growth and I have to have an operation tomorrow. This might be my last meal."

I was sitting at lunch with a large group of co-workers. Some in different departments so I didn't see them all each day. I had just started telling my co-workers that I was pregnant (with #3). Naturally the subject that I was preganant was brought up, because not everyone knew. One lady, who's always been known for being beotchy and negative blurted out "Well I hope after THIS you're FINALLY going to be DONE"!!!!!!!!!!! It really ticked me off...normally I'd blow this lady off, but REALLY how rude can you be? I REAMED (hormones?) her in front of everyone, asking her why she cared? Was SHE birthing it, raising it or paying for it??

My blood pressure rises everytime I think of it!!

Wow..... that was a weird comment. Once my sister was in an elevator and someone asked her "When are you due?" ........ she wasn't pregnant.

It wasn't while I was pregnant but a day or two after I came home from the hospital after delivering my son, I took him upstairs to show him to our landlady (who was elderly). At some point during the visit, she commented that I hadn't lost the baby weight yet. I let it go. She often said crazy things but I couldn't believe she said that to me only days after I gave birth. All I could really do was laugh.

When I went to have my ultrasound the doctor asked if it was twins, I said no, and he said "but you are so big".

People asked me if I was having twins all the time. It was annoying. My replies varied. Sometimes I would say yes, and tell them two names that were so far out there, just to throw them off. Other times, I would tell them that I was having a sumo wrestler..You just have to let it roll off you. Some people!

Consider the source.
Apparently "dolt" is O. quality that doesn't apply to the Survival of The Fittest Theory!

OMG! That is absolutley the worst pregnancy comment ever! Please let us know what she said to your comment "I'm not overdue, I'm jsut 34 weeks."

I have put my foot in my mouth 4 times....and I promised myself that it would never happen a 4th time, but it did....yesterday. I've always asked out of total excitement for them if they were pregnant! Shot down each time and felt extremely horrible :( I promised myself, unless they are crowning and they need a ride to the hospital, I would never assume again. Pregnancy is wonderful.....comments should be kept in our heads....even if it's a "she looks amazing" becasue all these women looked amazing.

People can be rude, and project onto you......shake this women off, it's not worth it, your baby deserves more!

People can be so ridiculous. Sorry that happened to you, I have had my share of the craziness too!! My personal worst was at during my last pregnancy. I was at a playland with my oldest and was about 10 months ;) prego with my second and I wasn't like skinny or something, but not huge either and I was VERY pregnant. This woman who was like 300+ pounds slinks up behind me and says 'Is you pregnant, or does your belly just look like that?' I was blown away!!! I say 'um, I am pregnant' and walked away. She followed me and said 'oh, I just asked bc this is just how my belly always looks...' hmmmmm, maybe because you weigh 350lbs!!!! Now I am not trying to come down on anybody who is heavy, but she brought it up! So I feel for you! So far I have made it 35 wks this time without anything that wild, congrats :D

Hi--
My guess is she probably got induced and feels bad about not letting it happen naturally and she's taking her guilt out on you (or some such other scenario). In essence, it really has nothing to do with you and everything to do with something going on in her. Simply put, don't take it personally---right, easier said than done with all those crazy hormones :-) And yes, at 6 months somebody told me I looked like I was going to give birth any day. I have a small torso and grew straight out. One person even asked me why I was holding a basketball under my shirt ;-)
Congratulations on your new little blessing!!!
J.