starsandshamrocks123, no, no, no! There are clear differences between close friends and colleagues. For example, my close friend is due next week. I can joke with here about the fact she is STILL pregnant. She knows I'm just giving her hell. Outsiders are not allowed to comment on your pregnancy or body.
starsandshamrocks123 - Now that work knows I've also had two of the women I work with making similar comments and it is really annoying. One stopped me in the hall, asked me to turn around and said "No, you don't look that pregnant!" I mean, I'm glad I don't look huge yet?
Post by starsandshamrocks123 on Mar 11, 2017 12:14:15 GMT -5
marshian so annoying, right? I guess I should increase my patience for the next 3 months. I just find that coworkers are the worst! I have to work with these people so I try hard to bite my tongue but one of these days I'm going to let this girl know she doesn't have to comment every day
starsandshamrocks123 - I'm about to start the nod-and-smile because I don't want to encourage it to continue. If you find a way to get them to stop, please share!
Short version of a conversation I had today with someone I barely know. Her: when are you going to try for a boy? Me: probably never H: oh so it's not easy for you? (I have no idea what she was referring to) Me: It's just fine. H: well don't you want a boy? M: Well you don't really get to pick. You get what you get.
Short version of a conversation I had today with someone I barely know. Her: when are you going to try for a boy? Me: probably never H: oh so it's not easy for you? (I have no idea what she was referring to) Me: It's just fine. H: well don't you want a boy? M: Well you don't really get to pick. You get what you get.
Short version of a conversation I had today with someone I barely know. Her: when are you going to try for a boy? Me: probably never H: oh so it's not easy for you? (I have no idea what she was referring to) Me: It's just fine. H: well don't you want a boy? M: Well you don't really get to pick. You get what you get.
Gah!!! Fucking rude.
We are getting this from everybody too. 2 girls are still a complete family people! I still do want a third, but not to make it a boy, to fill our family.
I hate hate hate that people think everyone needs 1 boy and 1 girl to have a complete and perfect family! We would have been just has excited and happy if this was another boy. That's probably why I haven't made a "Facebook announcement" stating this one was a girl. I don't want to hear everyone's comments on how we have a perfect family. (Or a "rich mans family" as one person has already said to me)
I also hate the comments I get and the look of disappointment when I've told people (MIL) we are done after this one. Sorry guys, H and I have always agreed on 2 (unless this pregnancy was twins). And I am already labeled high risk because of complications with our 1st. I really don't want to add an age risk in there- will turn 35 two months after this one is born.
I hate hate hate that people think everyone needs 1 boy and 1 girl to have a complete and perfect family! We would have been just has excited and happy if this was another boy. That's probably why I haven't made a "Facebook announcement" stating this one was a girl. I don't want to hear everyone's comments on how we have a perfect family. (Or a "rich mans family" as one person has already said to me)
I've never heard the term "rich man's family". Is that a thing people call families with one of each?
cateyes I'm not sure. If there is a way to "try" for certain sex I didn't get the memo.
animaldoctor we always said 2 and done but after dd1 came along I became open to 3. Now dh and I are both open to it, but want to see how life goes with 2. Chances are we are probably done. Idk why people care so much about us having a boy.
I hate hate hate that people think everyone needs 1 boy and 1 girl to have a complete and perfect family! We would have been just has excited and happy if this was another boy. That's probably why I haven't made a "Facebook announcement" stating this one was a girl. I don't want to hear everyone's comments on how we have a perfect family. (Or a "rich mans family" as one person has already said to me)
I've never heard the term "rich man's family". Is that a thing people call families with one of each?
Not just 1 of each , but the 1st born is a son. "The expression refers to a family with a first born son and a younger sister . The reason is because the son would inherit the estate undivided and the younger sister could be married off for wealth or allegiances."
I've never heard the term "rich man's family". Is that a thing people call families with one of each?
Not just 1 of each , but the 1st born is a son. "The expression refers to a family with a first born son and a younger sister . The reason is because the son would inherit the estate undivided and the younger sister could be married off for wealth or allegiances."
Not just 1 of each , but the 1st born is a son. "The expression refers to a family with a first born son and a younger sister . The reason is because the son would inherit the estate undivided and the younger sister could be married off for wealth or allegiances."
Oh. Well that's some sexist shit.
It's definitely an old school term used. Baby boomers and older.
What is with that comment, honda13? Does she think you have control over it? Maybe she's read the articles saying certain sex positions result in a boy and believes it.
I went to my niece's sweet 16 yesterday. So much belly touching. My dress was pretty flattering and I got a few "Sure he is in there" "Sure you only have 3 more months" No, I am an idiot who can't calculate even though I am a math teacher. I also hate the "DD is going to be so jealous" How do you know? Or the "He has big shoes to fill" because DD is kickass (I am not biased LOL). Also hate the "Perfect timing" comment since I am a teacher and the "Oh a girl and a boy. Perfect!" We would have loved 2 girls.
PA Mom & teachermomtobe - We get the timing comment as well because summer here is so amazing (Chicago). We didn't have to go through IF and it still riles me. We would take a baby any month in any location. Plus, we tried for a few months. It doesn't just happen on the first try for most people! Ugh.
Just got asked again if we have everything set up for baby. I just said "no" and kept walking. One of my other coworkers said "why would you? It's pretty far out." Love him.
I remember in my last couple months with DS people kept asking me if I was ready for baby. I couldn't figure out what they meant. Physically? Mentally? Emotionally? Did I have all the "stuff"? I always just answered "sure". I was pretty sure it was impossible to be truly ready for my entire life to change in a way I couldn't really imagine until it happened, so I thought it was a dumb question.
I sometimes wonder if people ask things just to seem interested or they can't think of something else to say baby-related. But then when they're really invested in the answer (like when I said we don't have everything set up for baby yet), I think they really do want to know. So odd.
I remember in my last couple months with DS people kept asking me if I was ready for baby. I couldn't figure out what they meant. Physically? Mentally? Emotionally? Did I have all the "stuff"? I always just answered "sure". I was pretty sure it was impossible to be truly ready for my entire life to change in a way I couldn't really imagine until it happened, so I thought it was a dumb question.
Yes! I would always respond with, "ready as we'll ever be.". Like you said, you can only prepare for so much. Otherwise you're just along for the ride once baby arrives.
I had an interview yesterday for a supervisor position with the manager I already work under. One of her interview questions was about my maternity leave. I feel that was uncalled for since no other candidate will have to answer that question.
I had an interview yesterday for a supervisor position with the manager I already work under. One of her interview questions was about my maternity leave. I feel that was uncalled for since no other candidate will have to answer that question.
I had an interview yesterday for a supervisor position with the manager I already work under. One of her interview questions was about my maternity leave. I feel that was uncalled for since no other candidate will have to answer that question.
I'm pretty sure they're not allowed to ask you about that.
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