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To think if you don't KNOW someone's pregnant you shouldn't comment on their bump?

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DrinkGirlsFeck · 09/06/2015 08:30

At the weekend, I was sorting out the DC in the foyer of the pool. I mentioned to a woman that it was unusually hot and she said "yes, my friend and I were just saying it must be even worse for you with a bump." Hmm

It goes without saying I'm not pregnant. clearly just fat at most I look 5 months gone, not 8)

In my (and to an extent her) defence I have been losing weight and have been left with slimmer legs etc and a 'mr man' belly. Thanks dc.

But JUST DON'T ask about a bump if don't know it's a fucking baby.

OP posts:
fortyfide · 13/06/2015 11:10

I have got a bump, but I am NOT pregnant. Oh no, I am not.

Pedestriana · 13/06/2015 11:19

I had a conversation along these lines recently. I've got a bit of a tummy (overhang post-CS). I was out with my DD and stopped to buy a Big Issue. The seller said "Oh, you're pregnant?". I told her I wasn't. Then she kept on and on and on about how DD should have a brother or sister.
I don't understand WHY people think this is polite conversation-making. They don't know my circumstances. I had trouble conceiving, and now I'm too old for more babies. Not to mention whether or not I'd like more.
Insensitive, unnecessary.
If you want to make conversation, talk about my t-shirt, shoes, the traffic, the weather...

purplewoofer · 13/06/2015 11:35

I find the best thing to say if you are not sure is to ask if they have any plans for the rest of the year, if they say we'll only having a baby then you are fine, if not you can just say you ment holidays

squizita · 13/06/2015 12:50

Henna Sad Awful. I also know someone in that situation.

For some reason the "it's ok" and "you're just fat" posters have ignored the fact that very often bar post partum, average framed women with a round bump tummy may definitely be unwell! Hmm How 'funny' or polite is it then?? Especially the PP who had something life threatening!

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