before i got pregnant i was never the type of person who took it upon themselves to touch or comment about a pregnant lady's belly. the only bellies i'd actually felt were usually close family or friends and that was generally only after i was TOLD to check it out. since becoming pregnant, i've been lucky enough to avoid any unwanted touching or uncomfortable comments (*knocking on wood because there's still time*) but boy did i hear a doozy this week.
imagine standing in the checkout line, being looked up and down, and then being asked when you're due. starts off innocently enough. after responding, imagine having that same perfect stranger indignantly informing you that her daughter-in-law is due a month before you and is half your size. now, the friend this just happened to thought to herself "well, you're twice the size of me and you're not even pregnant." i asked why she didn't say it out loud!
anyhow, i was amusing myself with possible responses to this:
1. start crying and make her feel REALLY bad
2. ask her what her excuse was
3. ask her if she's asking you for advice on how to get her daughter-in-law up to healthy weight
4. remind her that if she doesn't have anything nice to say...
and i'm sure there are a ton more. as a matter of fact, you should comment below on how you'd respond.
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