In a recent post, we discussed some of the physical changes you may experience if you are indeed pregnant. If you were experiencing these, and have been to the doctor and found out some (hopefully) happy news – then you’re at the next stage: Dealing with people now that’s you’re pregnant.
Now unless you’re a bombshell – you probably have never received that much attention in the public sphere. If the idea makes you slightly nauseous, then let us help get you ready.
- 1. People will ask you if you’re expecting with a worried look on your face
Don’t confuse the weird look people give you with shock or disgust – Over the years thanks to the ever increasing obesity rate in North America it’s been very difficult to tell pregnant people from non pregnant people. No one wants to be put in the awkward position of calling out a fat girl.
What to do:Well, here you have two options depending on how bitchy you feel at the moment.
- The Pleasant But Busy Smile & Nod: Smile and nod and say yes, checking your watch with a slightly concerned look at your face to let the person know that while you’d like to check you’re very busy and pregnant.
- The Shock & Awe Move: Look shocked and completely taken aback by the comment, mix some “How dare you!”s and then walk away angrily with an added “Why I – never!” (This can work anywhere especially Baby Stores for added excitement.)
2. People will want to talk to you.
The most annoying thing about being pregnant is that people will want to get to know the pregnant girl. If you didn’t follow my advice in #1 you are now knee deep in other peoples verbal sh$t. Being pregnant makes others assume that 1) You’re friendly – I mean you did find someone to impregnate you right? 2) Your maternal – so you would want to share the love with everyone you meet and 3) you’re not busy – because hey, you’re pregnant now! Who cares about things like work, feeding yourself, sleeping?
What to Do:
- The Planner Move: You can smile and nod and makes a things to do list in your brain of all the things you could be doing instead of talking to a complete stranger.
- The Guilt Trip: You can cut them off & make them feel extremely guilty for bothering you, “Oh as much as I would love to talk to you – all this walking around is just so tiring and I have to eat every few hours or the baby will suffer – I better get going.”
- Pretend to be a Loopy Pregnant Girl – Look far off into the distance as they speak to you and then slowly start walking in that direction. No one wants to talk to a crazy girl – and the best part? They’ll think its only temporary.
For the last three steps please check out the second half of this post:
Top 5 Annoying things People will Do while you’re Pregnant (Part II)
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Previous Posts
Holy Sh&t! You’re Pregnant Guide: So you think you’re pregnant? (Part I)
Holy Sh&t! You’re Pregnant Guide: So you think you’re pregnant? (Part II)
