I don't know what to say....

[USAFWife319]

I miscarried in January and lost 20 pounds in about 2 months. I've always struggled with my weight a little since I was younger. I almost had a flat stomach and since I got pregnant I started showing at about 6 weeks. I have people ask me how far I am and when I tell them I just get the "oh" response or "that's it?" I don't know what to say about it and it really makes me feel self conscious. I love my bump but I know I look much further along than I am.

 

[shinona]

People can be so rude sometimes. You can guarantee that if you still had a flat tummy that they'd be making "oh, you're very small" " are you sure you're pregnant" comments. Try to let it slide - you'll become an expert at smiling politely and ignoring them! Xx

 

[burrr]

I would just bombard them with positivity, just grin and say 'yes, it's great isn't it?' or similar.

I agree with shinona, people find a way to make shitty comments regardless of the situation, they're just tactless.

 

[TryinFor1]

When I was six months pregnant, people told me my baby would come out unhealthy because I was small (I measured where I should). Agree with pp.. It is either "you are way too small.." or "WOW, you're huge!"

 

[Selaphyna]

I understand where you are coming from. But as pp have said you either get "you're too small" or "you're huge".

My OH just made a comment about my hips/butt. It wasn't said as an insult but with hormones running rampant, I got upset. It was just said as, okay, it's becoming more real to me, she's pregnant.

 

[Laylagirl]

People can be so rude sometimes. You can guarantee that if you still had a flat tummy that they'd be making "oh, you're very small" " are you sure you're pregnant" comments. Try to let it slide - you'll become an expert at smiling politely and ignoring them! Xx

Very true....some people just dont think before they speak. Last pregnancy people said aIm too smal....this pregnancy, I feel huge.... Lol

 

[DissySunshine]

Saw an uncle from out of town last night, and he said "first time I come home you get married. Now I'm coming home and you're fat. What will happen next?" He meant it as a joke, but I was completely flabbergasted. He knows I'm pregnant! And he also knows I was an *ahem* chunky child. It is not fat. It is a baby. It made me feel very self conscious as well. Just bear in mind that we look exactly the way we are meant to, and our babies will love us all the more for it!

 

[SoBlessedMama]

People can be downright rude!! I'm sure you look great, and as long as you're healthy and you feel good, that's what matters. I'm so sorry for your loss in January...you're carrying a beautiful, healthy baby right now. People should think about THAT before they decide to make tasteless comments!! You rock whatever baby bump you've got--big, small, each one means an awesome little miracle! : )

 

[FlatShoes]

With my DD I got "Ooh any day now" from about 6 months hahaha

Annoying - its like pregnancy gives people the right to make comments about you/your figure that would never be acceptable normally!

 

[Mild Mango]

I know how you feel! I've always struggled with my weight, especially belly fat! Now my belly is huge! I feel like I look at least 2 months ahead of where I really am! I'm self-conscious about it too, and I find myself trying my best to camouflage my bump in flowy tops and empire waist dresses.

I don't think people are intentionally being jerks. They're just "accidental a**holes". LOL. I know that before I was pregnant, I was guilty of commenting on people's bumps ("wow, you're huge!" etc.). I didn't even realize what I was doing until I was pregnant myself. Even now, I have to fight back the urge to say it to some people.

I don't think you need to explain the size of your bump to anyone. People will always think you're too big or too small. Everybody is different, and that person is probably just comparing your size to their sister, their friend, or that pregnant lady at work. Everyone is different. As long as your doctor thinks your on-point, try to let all the other comments roll off your back.

 

[dovkav123]

Congratulations on loosing your weight! I am very proud of you!
You look adorable!

 

[emeeorevan]

Please don't worry about weight while pregnant. I USED to be small before my pregnancies but since my babies I have had a hard time keeping off the belly too (as have most women.) something was said to me the other day about looking further than I am and I cried. My baby sister helped so much by pointing out that I was eating healthy and exercising so I look just how I should for my baby. She also said that I should ignore people and comments and said something that sticks with me: "you are healthy and you are gaining weight for your baby, you care more about bringing a healthy baby into this world than your waistline, be proud"
of course she also mentioned that the woman who made the comment that made me cry took diet pills during pregnancy to stay small, ugh! Some people......