– “Are you pregnant?”
- “No, damn it, I ate a seed from a watermelon, and it sprouted ...”
Some people seem to be unable to assess your position - that is how they ask such questions. It would seem that everything is obvious, but either because of surprise, or for some other reason, they vying ask this question. By the way, work colleagues who perfectly see changes in a figure and clothes, constantly pester with the same phrase. At first it seems funny, but after the hundredth time it starts to annoy and really enrage.
- “Salty, I guess, pulls?”
- “Pulls! Right now I’ve chalked a bit and just for the salty ... ”
The widespread myth that pregnant women enjoy salt food is ineradicable. In fact, everyone has their own taste and preferences - someone prefers sweet, someone spicy, someone sour, someone tasteless ...
“Well, and who are you waiting for?”
- “Do not believe the child if that ...!”
They used to ask “Who do you want more?”, Because it was impossible to determine the sex of the child before childbirth. Now, even if you answer that the girl, then 50% will say with a regretful tone: “And the husband wanted a boy, probably ...” Therefore, young couples often do not want to know the results of ultrasound, so do not bother them with questions and express their own thoughts about the one they wanted. The family is expected to replenish, and no matter who it will be, a boy or a girl, the child will be loved by them anyway!
“You need to eat more cottage cheese!”
- “No, what else, I'd rather chew the lime again.”
Everyone strives to give advice on how to live and eat properly: “Don’t eat citrus fruits - the baby will have an allergy!”, “Eat beetroot, liver”, “Walk more, the baby needs oxygen, move more, it’s good” ... And stuff like that ... But the recommendations about the cottage cheese are something special. “You need to eat more cottage cheese ..!” But what if a woman eats it anyway? But what if a woman hates cottage cheese? Or is she banned for medical reasons? Therefore, dear advisers, it is better to refrain from commenting and keep your advice to yourself. Each girl is observed at the attending physician who advises her on nutrition.
- “And you will breastfeed?”
“No, just milk!”
Why not discuss this topic publicly, for example, during lunch at the office? It is clear that since a woman was able to become pregnant, she has nothing to be ashamed of! Let him tell how he prepares the nipples for feeding.
“Are you not afraid to give birth?”
- “Yes, I'm not even afraid of Baba Yagi!”
This is a favorite question for both those who gave birth and those who only heard about it. But all of them vying with each other begin to tell horror stories about terrible pain and ... in other things, we will not go into details :) After such horrors, they usually say “Are you afraid? Don’t be afraid! Everyone gives birth - and you give birth! ”
“Don’t buy anything in advance for a child.”
- "Never! - grows up, he will buy for himself! ”
It’s like the 21st century in the yard, but the superstitions around pregnancy do not dissipate. Everyone starts screaming “Don’t try to sew!”, “Don’t dare to knit!”, “Don’t buy anything in advance!” ... And what is the point of taking the baby from the hospital? Or what, the husband should run then to buy everything? It’s such a pleasure for a future mother to be like. look at the vests, choose a crib with her husband and prepare the house for the birth of a baby ...
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- “What will you name the child?”
- “Nebuchadnezzar!”
Someone has decided for a long time, someone prefers to keep the name a secret, someone does not think about it yet (if only the baby was born healthy, and we will come up with a name later), but the question about the name sounds regularly.
“Are you eating right?”
“And then! You want ice cream, you want cake! ”
“Don’t eat cake - you will feed the baby, then you will not give birth” ... Listen, are you tired of saying what and how, especially to those who didn’t give birth at all and do not understand what they eat :) Calm down and leave the pregnant woman alone, let her eat that that she considers necessary, because she receives all the necessary instructions from the doctor who is observing her, and that she will probably decide what and how she is.
“Are you going to get a haircut ?!”
"NOT! I will walk like a forest monster! ”
Another "bad omen". Probably, for 9 months of pregnancy you need to cover yourself with dust ... Lovely women, don’t listen to ANYONE, go to the salon and look your best, do everything so that the baby’s waiting time will be positive for you.
“Well, why haven’t you yet given birth?”
“I give birth !!! Contractions are in full swing! ”
Do not forget that not all questions are correctly asked to pregnant women. Remember, some questions are inappropriate, and moderate your curiosity. If a woman is in the mood, she herself will tell you everything, do not disturb her for nothing, let the time for the child to pass pass for her serene, and the baby will be born healthy and happy.
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Witty. Unfortunately, such advisers will always be, and in any situation, such people give the same advice, endured for years in the head, motionless, stone, impenetrable foundations. And the worst thing is not to envy the age! I was advised by a young mother during pregnancy, much younger than me. 23-year-old girl, advice was no different from my grandmother's advice. The same stubbornness at such a young age.
Bad omen about the fact that you can not cut your hair. This is the same thing that you can’t wash before the exam. Perhaps, of course, there is some truth in these signs. But if you observe all the signs, then it won't take long to go crazy. Personally, I did not cut the length of my hair, but I cut my bangs, so it was not possible to walk like that. Of course, to comply with such rules and signs, this is everyone’s business.
Oh, come on, all pregnant girls went through this. Honestly, this is not annoying, on the contrary) Let them ask, advise, most importantly, a positive attitude, and let mom learn to stay calm!