Can You Believe They Said That?!

There’s just something about seeing a pregnant lady or a new baby that makes people completely lose their filter. For some reason people will sometimes make the most unwelcome comments. See if any of the following were said to you.

As soon as your pregnant belly pops out, the comments start. We’ve heard things like, “Are you sure there’s only ONE baby in there?” and “When are you due? You’ll never make it!”

Then people ask you about your plans for birth. That brings on comments like: “Just get the epidural” or “Dont get an epidural; you’ll end up with a C-section!” or “Why aren’t you having the baby in a hospital?” or “Why aren’t you having the baby at home?” along with comments like “You'd better sleep while you still can!”

Once your baby is born, the comments don’t stop. Now you hear things like, “Do you have a good baby?” and “Your baby would sleep better if you gave them formula/rice/etc” and along with really helpful things like “You still look pregnant” or “You look really tired”.

When you go back to work you get comments from clueless coworkers like, “How was your vacation?” when you return from maternity leave along with things like “How can you let someone else take care of your baby”.

Man, those comments can really hurt. We are so sorry if someone has said any of these to you. We want you to know that no matter what thoughtless comments come out of someone’s mouth, we know that you are doing a great job. You are an amazing mother. No one loves your baby more than you and no one loves you more than your baby. Everyone else can mind their own business!