I can’t go out in public without someone commenting on the largeness of my belly. What’s with people? I am very pregnant. So what? I am not the first, nor am I the last go through this. And I’m pretty sure I’m not the biggest pregnant woman to ever walk the earth, even though I might feel that way once in a while.
I don’t understand what it is about babies and pregnancy that make people so uninhibited when it comes to talking to total strangers. I mean, pregnancy is a pretty personal thing. I’m still a person and it’s still my body. And even though I am thoroughly proud of my baby belly, it still doesn’t feel too good to be reminded how LARGE I am…over and over again. I’ve even started lying to people (strangers only) about my due date to avoid the look of utter shock when I tell them I still have 7 weeks left to go. *Ugh.*
Let this be a warning to anyone else who is pregnant (and perhaps not showing as much as I am yet) or anyone hoping to become pregnant soon: be prepared! People can say really silly things sometimes. Also, let this be a warning to those who feel inclined to engage in conversation with pregnant women they don't really know: think before you speak. Please! Pregnant ladies have feelings too; we’re not just baby making machines.
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