Okay, so either (a). I'm starting to noticeably bloat from the Folli-STING, (b). I had on the wrong outfit (leggings, boots and a tunic dress) or else (c). I've been in a bit of denial with gaining some poundage around my middle, but I was, for the first time EVER, asked the following question today by a substitute nurse...
"Soooooo, when are you due?"
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Of course, me being the snarky bitch that I am (and also suffering from that "insert-foot-in-mouth" disease), after just staring at her for a second (and mumbling,"what was that?"), shot back with "No, I'm not pregnant, just fat". And watched her get all uncomfortable, red-faced and embarrassed (with me trying to stifle a giggle just from the look on this woman's face), awkwardly backpedal and repeatedly apologize to me. I did try to be nice, though, and said, "Don't worry, I've been asked that before" (lie!) and "It's not a big deal" (bullshit) as she slunk out of my classroom back to the office across the hall.
But, it did bother me, a little. What the fuck? I would never, NEVER ask anyone that! Okay, maybe going through everything that I have I might be a little hypersensitive to that, but, I mean.......REALLY!?!?
And yet, another voice inside my head whispered "From your mouth to God's ears".
So, is it a horrible faux-pas that can be laughed off, or is it a sign? Who knows.
By the way, yesterday's check showed 11 follicles on the left and 12 on the right, percolating away at less than 10mm. Next check tomorrow.
So far, so good.
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I HATE THAT!!! It is so rude.
Unless it is OBVIOUS that she is indeed pregnant, I don't comment.
Even if they are buying baby clothes because they could be buying for someone else...
I'm incredulous that some nurse who is aware that you are being monitored (presumeably) for fertility drugs/ovulation/etc. would be dumb ass enough to think let alone say that?!
Unless a woman has her feet up in stirrups & the baby's head is crowning it should never be assumed she is pregnant, nor even asked.
P.S. My word verification was "fatinke". Maybe a new word?
Ha! Actually, since she's a sub, she has no clue (the regular nurse is a friend and does know, though-just in case). I was talking about it to another friend today at work and mentioned that I felt a little badly, and she was like "Why!?!?" So now I don't feel like such an asshat.
"Fatinke"? That's the sound my belly makes when I drop it into my trousers lately-kind of like a coin dropping into a slot machine.....FATINKE!
It really should be a word to describe all sorts of extra poundage and jiggle issues . . .
"I can't wear a tho.ng because I have a big ol' fatinke."
"He likes a woman with a fatinke."
"I can't wear a bridesmaid dress that hits mid-calf because of fatinke."
"Hey fatinke?! Yeah, step away from the buffet!"
I like your usage, too ;o)
I was always told that you're never supposed to ask that unless you're in the delivery room and you actually see the baby crowning. Of course, by then, the point is moot.
I totally would have replied the same way. And not apologized for it. ;)
I DIED when someone asked me that!
Of course, NOW I have a bajillions responses, but in the moment? it's all one can do not to faint....
And 11 and 12! GOOD NUMBERS!
Well, I hope in a few short months you'll get to experience the reverse situation:
Upon telling a work acquaintance I was going on maternity leave (at 8 months along) she asked me "huh? Have you had a baby?".
Think to myself: I'm still not showing?! I still simply look fat?
You know, it's funny, but I have a few friends who are "generously endowed" in the mammarian region who didn't really look pregnant until they were close to delivery-their boobs got so big that it made their bellies look not as large as they should have been.
My luck, I'll have the opposite problem!
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