Some people are so funny around pregnant women and say the funniest things. Here are a few I've had with this pregnancy:
So I was able to go grocery shopping alone yesterday (well half of it was alone... the first half we attempted to go as a family. Noah hates grocery shopping no matter who goes). As I was checking out at Albertsons the cashier asked if I needed help out. I politely declined. And then he got all serious and stopped and looked at me and said in a very serious tone as if he was delivering some news I didn't know about, "are you sure? You're pregnant." I wish I was witty on the spot like my husband and had looked alarmed and said something like, "aw crap. Not again!" But I'm not so I just smiled and agreed with him.
And then there are the people who dont know how to act or know what to say to a pregnant woman. Sitting at dinner a few months ago with some of Jordans coworkers, the waiter brought over a sample of their brew of the month (we were at a burger place/pub) for everyone to try. I gave mine to the person across from me and she asked if I was sure I didn't want it. After I explained that I was pregnant (and that I dont drink), one of jordans coworkers looked at me and said, "so like, when is it, like, coming out?" Very awkward and I couldn't stop laughing.
And then there are those people who don't have any tact and just say whatever they want with no filter! Last weekend we were at carkeek park just walking along the shore line of Puget Sound. It was around 10 in the morning. Well, there was a couple there who were obviously loaded and having a grand old time (one reason why I don't understand drinking... is it fun to make yourself look ridicuous?). Anyway the woman yells to me "you're pregnant again right? Cause see, I've had kids so I know but my husband just thought you were fat." And then they started laughing hysterically at eachother. Wow... some people. And then add being drunk on top of that and you've got a class act!
Anyway, I didn't really get comments like that while I was pregnant with Noah (except from some of our friends in Germany but they have a different sense of humor) :-) Fun times when you have a giant belly! I'm looking forward to the comments I'll get when I'm even bigger!
So I was able to go grocery shopping alone yesterday (well half of it was alone... the first half we attempted to go as a family. Noah hates grocery shopping no matter who goes). As I was checking out at Albertsons the cashier asked if I needed help out. I politely declined. And then he got all serious and stopped and looked at me and said in a very serious tone as if he was delivering some news I didn't know about, "are you sure? You're pregnant." I wish I was witty on the spot like my husband and had looked alarmed and said something like, "aw crap. Not again!" But I'm not so I just smiled and agreed with him.
And then there are the people who dont know how to act or know what to say to a pregnant woman. Sitting at dinner a few months ago with some of Jordans coworkers, the waiter brought over a sample of their brew of the month (we were at a burger place/pub) for everyone to try. I gave mine to the person across from me and she asked if I was sure I didn't want it. After I explained that I was pregnant (and that I dont drink), one of jordans coworkers looked at me and said, "so like, when is it, like, coming out?" Very awkward and I couldn't stop laughing.
And then there are those people who don't have any tact and just say whatever they want with no filter! Last weekend we were at carkeek park just walking along the shore line of Puget Sound. It was around 10 in the morning. Well, there was a couple there who were obviously loaded and having a grand old time (one reason why I don't understand drinking... is it fun to make yourself look ridicuous?). Anyway the woman yells to me "you're pregnant again right? Cause see, I've had kids so I know but my husband just thought you were fat." And then they started laughing hysterically at eachother. Wow... some people. And then add being drunk on top of that and you've got a class act!
Anyway, I didn't really get comments like that while I was pregnant with Noah (except from some of our friends in Germany but they have a different sense of humor) :-) Fun times when you have a giant belly! I'm looking forward to the comments I'll get when I'm even bigger!
Hahaha! Gotta love the Not so gentle reminds from complete strangers about whither you're pregnant or not. I thought only little kids were that blunt!
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