What were your biggest pregnancy surprises and pet peeves?
in Pregnancy ·
Austin Cooper47 said:I’m bringing this topic back up because, honestly, I am feeling extra cranky today. It really bugs me—and honestly, it shocks me—how cold and inconsiderate people can be.
Ever since certain friends found out I’m pregnant, it’s like they’ve completely vanished from my orbit. Not one single "How are you feeling?" or "How’s the pregnancy going?"... nothing. And my coworkers? They’re acting like total jerks, unable to even offer a kind word to someone about to start a family. One of them didn't even bother to reply to my congratulatory message. Seriously, how can anyone be that rude? I’m trying my best to focus on my inner circle—the people who actually care—but with this cocktail of hormones running through me, it’s hard not to be bothered by how indifferent the world feels. It’s like as soon as you're expecting a baby, you suddenly don't matter to anyone.
It also drives me crazy that nobody has offered to let me cut in line once during this pregnancy! Meanwhile, I'm constantly stuck in lines, feeling like a whale. Humanity and kindness? Zero points.
Mostly, though, it frustrates me that I’m being so sensitive about all of this. I know I shouldn't be, because none of this actually threatens me and I have plenty of love in my life, but still. Maybe it’s just a rational fear of what kind of world I’m bringing my little golden nugget into.
That’s probably just people without kids, right? Who knows what's eating them—maybe just pure jealousy.