Unwanted bump touching

[Sazzel]

I was hoping for some advice re unwanted bump touching. I've seen threads regarding strangers touching, but my problem is with friends and one close friend in particular. You'd think that being friends would make it easier to deal with but I don't know how to broach the subject without it being awkward.

When it's happened I've not had enough warning to move out of the way and i've been too surprised to say anything. I wondered about changing my facebook status to something along the lines of "I've decided that from now on touching my bump is by invitation only" but don't know if that's just silly? All suggestions welcome.

Love your suggestion dawn
I'm 24+3 and I started off jumping when people launched into feel my bump and being quite clear and upfront that no one (except dp) has right to touch my bump. Its respected and people ask and now LO is kicking sometimes I like it. I also bought the "hands off the bump" t-shirt from new look which I wear with pride

I still can't think of a nice way to say it.

I think I will have to just sort of duck if anyone tries it. Hopefully that will be enough to stop them.

I'm 35 weeks and humongous, and I have yet to get strangers feeling my bump up (family are another matter, but I don't mind that - they're just really excited and it's sort of sweet)

I'm pregnant with number 4 and in all my pregnancies no one has ever touched my bump - I must give off don't touch me vibes! I'm not a huffing and kissing person in general though.

Could you start a conversation with your friend(s) about how you are finding that you want more personal space now you're pregnant etc. That way it's non confrontational and hopefully they'll get the hint that more personal space = please don't touch me :)