It finally happened... every woman's worst nightmare (maybe that's a bit too dramatic?). We were buying some things at The Home Depot today, me, my hubs and the boy. When the cashier says to my son, "Oh.... you're going to be a big brother aren't you?"
Excuse me? Seriously?!?! WHO SAYS STUFF LIKE THAT! Really, isn't it a universal rule that you NEVER verbalize someone being pregnant unless they are actively giving birth or something? At least if they are a good 8 months pregnant and wearing a shirt that says "No I didn't swallow a watermelon" or something of that nature?
The hubs and I looked at each other and just smiled... completely ignoring her. Then she said it again.
"You are going to be such a good big brother, aren't you excited?"
Oh man, you are KILLING ME lady! My husband broke the silence and said, "Maybe someday..."
I've never had that happen to me before. Never. I'm kicking myself now that I didn't come back with, "Nope, I'm just fat." Because then maybe she would have learned this universal rule that you never assume a woman is pregnant... but probably not. Probably not. The second we got out of the store my husband and I both busted up laughing... that did not just happen!
{Sigh}
Yes, I'm carrying some extra weight on me, but I didn't think that I looked pregnant! However, I feel a lot better about what happened today based on the fact that:
A - I woke up at the crack of dawn and went on a run (day 2 of getting back into it).
B - I did eat oatmeal for breakfast.
C - I wish there was a C but I can't think of one right now.
Maybe if I remember this for a few days I wont give up on my running again.
Oh Meg. Didn't you just post some pictures of you in August that show you looking GREAT? You certainly didn't look preggers in those pictures. As for trying to loose weight, ugh, I'm right there with you. I've got about 7 more lbs of Elsie-baby weight and it would take another 7 after that to get back to my pre-kids, pre-chemo weight. Just finished drinking my green smoothie breakfast:)
ReplyDeleteOh dear... what some people do NOT have in common sense and courtesy is ridiculous!! I'm glad you could laugh about it though. Good job on the run, and best of luck keeping it up - I so wish I could join you again!!
ReplyDeleteAnd btw... you do NOT look pregnant, OR fat. You look healthy and normal and beautiful. :)
I'm running a half on January 7th in Boulder if you'd like the motivation, BIG motivation for me, you're welcome to join me. I can run about 3.5 miles right now. I'm slow so there is no worry about keeping up. My best time was a 11m10s mile. I average about 12m/mile when I do three. :D And...as far as that lady goes...I shake my head at her. :D
ReplyDeleteOh, Meg. You are ANYTHING but chubby. You look amazing in all the pictures You've posted. Some people are idiots.
ReplyDeleteOh man- indeed it is always my worst fear- yes! WHY WOULD SHE SAY THAT?! AHHHHH!!!! Two friends who had their first children around the same time as me just had their third and I ... did not. I DID however notice just about everyone I know looking at my stomach the last nine months - wondering. I wanted to suck in permanently and wear a sign that says, "It's just dinner and not a baby. Check back hopefully next year people." :)
ReplyDeleteBleh. That is yucky Meg. If you were really fat like me then no one ever says anything, even when I am preggers. Could be worse. You look great.
ReplyDeleteGRRRR... SOME people... I can't believe anyone would say that. I was taught (from a very young age) that unless you heard it from their own mouth, or see a baby coming out of their body you never assume someone is pregnant. I wish others would follow this rule too. I had that happen to me when my second son was young and I wanted to strangle the cashier.
ReplyDeleteSorry, I know you don't know me and I'm new here, but I just couldn't keep my mouth shut on this one. Lots of support over here.
Also, I'm so jealous of anyone who can knit. *sigh*
Wow - that is too funny. Not that you had to hear someone say that - but that someone would say that period. I am glad Trent handled it so well - unfortunately it doesn't appear that she picked up what he was trying to tell her. And again - glad that Tru is just 4 and didn't get what she was saying because we all know how much he loves babies and wants you to have one. He may have gotten super excited about "being such a great big brother" and you'd have had to tell him - not yet. I pray for you and I hope you don't mind that I am going to have my little sister read the post on baby making. You said exactly what she needs to hear from someone who has been where she is right now. Love ya Meg. You're the best.
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