Why do people care so much about what I look like? It drives me insane!
I am so sick of people "concerned" about my appearance. I am now 3 months pregnant and I can't tell you how many people have been shocked that I am only 13 weeks along. I have a big tummy, so what!!! I have actually lost weight (about a pound/week for the last month). I wish that people would mind their own business and keep their comments and "concerns" to themselves. I am not obese (meaning I am not endangering my health or baby). I am not unhealthy (my dr. thinks I look great and on-track). I weigh 140 lbs - I just have a very large stomach for baby. I've also decided to dress "pregnant" because I am at the in-between stage of pregnancy, so I wear clothes that accentuate my tummy.
Anyway. I do not need to justify anything! This is MY body, MY health and the health of my baby. If I were doing something that compromised the health of this child, then I wouldn't be surprised over the comments ...... but I'm not!
You would be amazed at the boldness at which people come up to me and make comments or try to tell me their ideas on why I am so big - without me even asking!!!! If I asked for their comments, that would be different - but I don't.
I take care of myself. I still wear very fashionable clothes and high-heeled Gucci boots to work. I have Citizens of Humanity jeans and many slick outfits. Is that why people expect more from me? Because I care about style - then they think that my body should be perfect? Well, that's ridiculous!
Before you say something to someone ... think about it. Is it your business to comment and if not, then keep it to yourself. And that means not talking to others about it, too. Even though I'm pregnant, it doesn't mean that I can't hear the comments.
Sincerely, the pregnant woman
