Kind things people have said when you're pregnant!

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In contrast to the awful things. What kind, considerate things have people said that gave you a little boost?

Mine:
From a colleague upon finding out: "what a lucky baby, you'll be a brilliant mum!"
From my mum I know she has to say these things "I can come and babysit or bring dinner or push a hoover round when you feel low. Just ask. We've all been there." and "You look like most of the women in our family at this stage, not too big or too small. Healthy!"

"Would you like to sit down?"

I had double the amount of fluid to normal and a big baby. I was huge.

So far, definitely my hubby. He's spoiled me ever since I did the test and won't let me lift a finger. I love it! Oh and when I announced my pregnancy on FB, an old friend from uni just commented 'you'll be an amazing mum' which was lovely.

Aw, this is a nice refreshing thread!

My 3 and a half year old daughter is very sweet. She says things like "Your tummy's getting bigger and bigger and bigger!" (In a nice way!) and kisses and cuddles it. The other day she thought it was hilarious to give my tummy raspberries

A friend said, 'Look at you! You look radiant.'

Never managed that before or since!

When I was due to go on matenrity my new manager who I'd known a month said well every one will miss you when you leave. My other two managers who I've worked with for 5 years didn't even say any thing lol so it was really nice he said that.

My hubby tells me who much he appreciates what's I'm going through for us and even tho I'm a big fat whale he tells me how beautiful I am every day and how much he loves me.

Even tho I've been suffering with sickness for most of pregnancy and very hormonal my hubby and I who have been together 11 years are closer then ever. I love him more than ever before. This is our first baby :)

Nice post OP

I had a rough old pregnancy a couple of years ago. Colleagues kept saying how well I was doing, not making a fuss, not slacking in my work and coming in even when I was very poorly. I really appreciated their comments.

The day before I went into labour I was wadling around our town and several people I don't know just smiled at me and a few murmured 'good luck' as it was clear that it was going to be soon.

That meant alot. It was very unobtrusive, just quiet and sincere.

Really nice to hear these

I have had people on last pregnancy saying they never saw me happier

Brother - where have your spots gone? (that is actually a big compliment)

I was in the supermarket one day and a lady at work (don't know that well) came over with a bunch of flowers at the till, so sweet

My mil sent me Mass Cards

My big boss said I'd be a fantastic parent. Then another line manager sent me this email 'stay at home and rest, your health is much more important than coming in, follow the doctors advice, rest and don't worry'.

Pretty generous as I'd been off 7 weeks and was telling her I'd be off at least another two!

Oh what a lovely thread to celebrate the positives - I'm all for that :)

my MIL cried (with joy!!) which was so sweet and very touching and one sister was particularly happy and enthusiastic which made me feel very thrilled - think everyone reacts in a different way but some are better conveying excitement - I hope when I've reacted to others lovely news I've shown real joy too as it means so much to the individual - or at least it has done to me :)

Most who know me well know how long its taken for me to conceive - 4 long years!! so they know how much it means to me

I always appreciated (and appreciate now, being pg with no. 2) when people gave me their seat on the bus or tube. In both pgs I've suffered travel sickness from day 1 and struggle to stand even without a bump, so I'm grateful for those who see my badge and offer to me even without a huge belly. With pg1 there were a couple of times that I had to get on really packed trains whilst very visibly pg, but admittedly I'm a timid person and won't ask for a seat if someone has seen me but not offered. On 3 different occasions I had complete strangers take it upon themselves to ask around the carriage if someone would give their seat up for me, which was very kind especially as it did result in a seat each time!

Around 7 or 8mo pg a woman in M&S told me I was "absolutely blossoming". Made me feel lovely!

At about 37wks I was helping at an event, at the end when the cleaning started I was told off for sweeping, given a hot tea and a bun and made to sit down! I appreciated their care.

I also had a friend say with surprise that she thought I looked small at around 6mo (which I appreciated as I'd had the "how many are you having?!" jokes), another who complimented how slim my back was (it wasn't!), and then after birth being told how well I looked and had got back into shape, even though I was still carrying baby weight. All superficial but it can get to you when you feel like a big mess so it was welcome.

When I told my mum, and later a family friend, that I was pg, both said separately (after tears and congrats) that under no circumstances should I ever feel I have to do anything others say, and that if bfing doesn't work out not to feel guilty for one second. That made a big difference. I have a number of medical factors making bfing difficult, so when my milk didn't come in despite bf support, good latch and regular suckling I didn't feel bad about having to switch to formula, even when others said, "Oh, but breast is best, why aren't you bfing?" (I live in a community where bfing is quite common, although oddly only for first few months after which most are on formula).

First HV visit around 2wo I was so nervous, house was a mess and DC1 had just gone on to the bottle. She was lovely, told us we were great parents, that our baby was relaxed because of us, and wgen I started to explain why DS wasn't bfed she just smiled and told me not to worry. She was great!