I've come to the conclusion that people tend to lose their sense of common courtesy towards pregnant woman. I would never say to an overweight person "gee you are really big for your size." So how in any shape or form is it appropriate to tell a pregnant person "wow, you are really huge."
I get it. I am 5 months pregnant and very big for my gestation. I eat healthy and exercise regularly. This is just how I carry my children. I would never point out to a person how incredibly large their thighs are, its GENETICS. My genetics and the fact that I previously carried twins have made me larger for my size.
Just yesterday while exiting a restroom I was asked my due date. (not that it was any of her business to begin with.) She preceded to tell me how I was far to large and would possibly have complications. How HER children were born over 10 lbs and she was NEVER that big. I just smiled and shrugged it off. Really? Seriously? But I feel it may have been the straw that broke the camels back. I am constantly reminded on a DAILY basis from my friends and family how large I am, and the baby is such and such size, and your stomach is HUGE. So just a fair warning, I have decided as a response I will bluntly point out your flaws and imperfections. "Wow, you sure have gained a few pounds!" or " Is your nose actually getting BIGGER?" Okay I won't. But I promise you it will be playing over and over inside my head. Isn't everyone aware of how highly hormonal pregnant woman are and how overly sensitive they are. Just sayin'!!
"Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips." Psalm 141:3
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