When I am sporting a 'bump' people seem to lose their inhibitions, and just start talking to me. I am sure this must be the case for any pregnant lady who dares to be out and about, visibly pregnant. This is my third go-round, so I am pretty used to the standard questions and conversation topics.
Mostly it is just an easy conversation starter, and comments are genial in nature, I usually am told I "will be busy" when they see me with my 18 month old. Sometimes I am asked if this will be my last, or if I know what I am having. All questions that are easy to field, even if they are verging on a bit of the very personal side.
But today, wow, I was dumbfounded. Truly.
I was in a department store, asked for some help, and the saleslady seemed it necessary to tell me, and I quote "Oh my you are as big as a house!". I just stared at her, thinking I can't believe she just said that to me!! Saying nothing, as really what could I say.... then she starts laughing, and proceeds to tell me that she thinks it is important for people to know what other people are ACTUALLY thinking.
Ummmmm REALLY? She thought it was important that I know that she thinks I am "THE SIZE OF A HOUSE"!! (enter rant here! wink)
So tell me, what is the oddest, rudest or most personal question a perfect stranger or even a close relative has asked you when you were pregnant?
Check out the momstown moments blog with this post about another perfect stranger who feels the need to share their thoughts and opinions....
When I was ready to pop with baby #2 I was walking through Superstore & a kid (about 4 yrs old) said "Look at that big fat lady mom!" I chuckled because it was childhood innocence - but adults should know better... especially a woman!!
ReplyDeleteI was standing in line at the porta potties for Folk Fest when I was 6 months prego with babe #2 and the woman behind me says "wow, your breasts are enormous!". Total stranger commenting on my breast size (which btw, I'm self conscious enough with their normal size let alone gargantuan pregnancy size). Way to make a big, sweaty, prego feel good.
ReplyDeleteWhen prego with baby #4 a lady decided to tell me the world was over populated as it is and I didn't really need to help the already growing problem.
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