tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044314274258588678.post2941774291798291624..comments2023-08-12T08:52:19.312-04:00Comments on Anne Says So: For the Love of Pregnant LadiesAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07217237523081805548noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044314274258588678.post-1719630310415704582010-06-06T18:39:02.688-04:002010-06-06T18:39:02.688-04:00Oh my goodness, this is so true and well said! I ...Oh my goodness, this is so true and well said! I am almost 37 weeks pregnant and just put on bed rest and I cannot believe the things people "volunteer". <br /><br />To date my favorite thing was a comment by a total stranger while getting a drink in a local casual restaurant..."My, you are really poking out there!".<br /><br />Gee thanks.Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309566432801370618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044314274258588678.post-42648778679484964352010-06-04T20:10:22.107-04:002010-06-04T20:10:22.107-04:00I really enjoyed your post Anne! I have had some c...I really enjoyed your post Anne! I have had some comments I'd rather not get, and stories/advice I could care less to hear! However, you know I will be calling you (and Liz and Lauren) for advice! You are such a sweet friend!Lindsynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044314274258588678.post-8032989446855458802010-06-04T18:06:04.140-04:002010-06-04T18:06:04.140-04:00I am currently expecting my first child...due in S...I am currently expecting my first child...due in September. A few weeks ago I "vented" on my blog about the comments that I have been made about my changing shape and body. There have been so many comments made about my expanding hips and butt. There have also been so many comments about what eat, and what I am doing, etc, etc. I've had to put the comments out of mind and know (for myself) that I am doing the very best I can to take care of me and the baby-to-be. Thanks for the post!Joettehttp://the-stinky-times.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044314274258588678.post-76303638036342062672010-06-04T15:20:59.539-04:002010-06-04T15:20:59.539-04:00Umm.. can I really get that onesie?!? Because I wo...Umm.. can I really get that onesie?!? Because I would so put that on my child!<br /><br />When I was pregnant, I only wanted advice from those I asked for it from. It really irked me when people overshared with me or told me that I was doing things wrong. Sadly, it doesn't change when the kid gets here. I now hear I'm doing things wrong way more than I count! I haven't killed my kid yet people. Obviously I'm doing something right!Perfectly Imperfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128584550959614381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044314274258588678.post-12834551729087319542010-06-04T14:44:16.597-04:002010-06-04T14:44:16.597-04:00This is such a cute and clever post! Thank you fo...This is such a cute and clever post! Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />CxxClaire RAoKmonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06776009514267623209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044314274258588678.post-77987180686486181172010-06-04T12:05:51.794-04:002010-06-04T12:05:51.794-04:00God bless you, Anne! Such a well-written post abou...God bless you, Anne! Such a well-written post about a sensitive topic, and only you could say it so perfectly! Love you!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853779545660014189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044314274258588678.post-51048633766020526612010-06-03T17:17:59.228-04:002010-06-03T17:17:59.228-04:00Oh so true! I think "You look tiny for being ...Oh so true! I think "You look tiny for being x months pregnant" is always so much nicer than "Wow, your belly is huge!" No matter how far along she is or how big her belly might be!!! :)TropicalHappiness.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14477513342743077186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044314274258588678.post-83763312839195518372010-06-03T16:39:33.223-04:002010-06-03T16:39:33.223-04:00Another related rule should be NEVER EVER EVER ask...Another related rule should be NEVER EVER EVER ask a woman if she is pregnant! She is either not pregnant or doesn't want you to know that she is.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16602944361269091483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044314274258588678.post-33866498501129200922010-06-03T16:18:29.365-04:002010-06-03T16:18:29.365-04:00Im a new follower and just had my first baby in Fe...Im a new follower and just had my first baby in February. How come when a woman starts to show, people start offering the most outlandish advice and ridiculous first hand accounts? Also, the backhanded<br />"compliments" There is something about seeing a pregnant woman that takes people's brains away!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17307375739089954580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044314274258588678.post-27540787934381515972010-06-03T15:33:24.913-04:002010-06-03T15:33:24.913-04:00I was on bedrest for 12 weeks due to pre term labi...I was on bedrest for 12 weeks due to pre term labir complications, It really bothered me when people would say " your so lucky you dont have to work, or get out of bed." IT KILLED ME knowing that my baby was in danger. People just didn't understand that i wasn't at home relaxing, I was worried every second until my daughter came.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082936558659928383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044314274258588678.post-11465771232672782512010-06-02T20:53:25.556-04:002010-06-02T20:53:25.556-04:00Everything you said is so true! I find it hard som...Everything you said is so true! I find it hard sometimes to hold back stories as well. I hated the unsolicited advice and negative comments when I was pregnant. Then I also find myself wondering why more moms didn't tell me certain things about having a baby! So I have to be careful. It's a delicate balance! Oh and I totally just wrote a post about unsolicited advice today. It's about a lady approaching me in target today about my baby carrier! ugh! Anyway, I agree with you and yet sometimes I find myself sharing something and then kicking myself and saying to myself "i didn't mean to be negative I was just trying to share and be helpful!"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092770622357988227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044314274258588678.post-18039791481091828552010-06-02T20:52:00.968-04:002010-06-02T20:52:00.968-04:00Why is it that sometimes women are the worst offen...Why is it that sometimes women are the worst offenders?! During my pregnancy last year I had a colleague tell me that I was looking "stout." Really?! Your rules made me laugh, Anne. Great advice. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044314274258588678.post-69802424442249043782010-06-02T20:28:19.515-04:002010-06-02T20:28:19.515-04:00Thanks Anne! I am constantly floored at the react...Thanks Anne! I am constantly floored at the reactions I'm getting from people when they find out that we're expecting. "Congratulations!," they say. And then the light tone changes and this evil, dark voice comes out and they exclaim, "YOUR LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME." And I'm like, "Well yes, I understand that things will be different, but we are very excited about this baby." Plus, who likes to be cornered in the staff bathroom and told labor horror stories in great detail?User Not Foundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18180550560718212330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1044314274258588678.post-83004592195785875142010-06-02T20:14:43.152-04:002010-06-02T20:14:43.152-04:00The first time around I never knew what to say...t...The first time around I never knew what to say...the second time I kindly responded (in my lovely southern accent) "I like to think I already know what's best for my baby..." As a seasoned storyteller, I love to overshare and, I am sad to admit, I am constantly having to "whack-a-mole" my impulses :o) Great post with great advice!Kelli Staggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01810555089588669837noreply@blogger.com