I truly believe that statement except I don't think it's as hazardous for my health as it is for some of my co-workers. Like the co-worker that stopped me in the lobby to tell me that I waddle...or the co-worker that not only took my lunch out of the microwave when there were 2 other microwaves available but then proceeded to ask me how much weight I've gained. It's clear that these people don't value their lives. I mean, really!? You just asked me how much weight I've gained? Whatever happened to a simple "Hello, how are you?"
Why is it when someone is pregnant all normal social skills go out the window? People take this as an open invitation to touch your belly or make inappropriate comments that you would never dream of saying to someone who is not pregnant. I'm not talking about friends and family. They are the only people that can get away with such things. I'm talking about co-workers and complete strangers. Would you ask your non-pregnant co-workers how much weight they have gained? If you did, I bet you wouldn't have very many friends.
I guess being pregnant, and being pregnant with twins especially, brings extra attention - both good and bad. The guy behind the meat counter at Wal-Mart couldn't believe I wasn't due until February. The lady at Target thought it was just great that I was blessed with 2 babies at the same time. The worker at the Halloween store thought that when Eric needed to ask her a question that I must be in labor. I'm trying to take it with a grain of salt. Some days are better than others.
Madison and Eric keep it fun at home. Madison was looking at my ever expanding belly the other day and commented on how big it was. That didn't bother me at all. It was her next comment that did me in. "Mommy, is it just me or is your booty getting bigger too?" After I picked me jaw off the ground and reminded myself that she is only a kid (and a cute one at that) I reminded her that there are some things you just don't say out loud. Is my butt getting bigger? I'm sure it is. Should anyone actually point that out to me? Not unless they are 8...or not if they want to live.
Pregnancy is a wonderful experience and I really do enjoy it. Some days I just have to enjoy it from behind closed doors at work. That is because there are some days that I can't be trusted to talk...to anyone. If I said what I wanted to say to the co-workers that commented on my waddle and asked about my weight I probably wouldn't have a job anymore. I actually like my job and prefer to have some friends left when this pregnancy is over so when I can't trust myself I retreat to my office, take a deep breath, and tell myself everything I wish I could say out loud.
