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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Baby here? No!

7 replies

sjt94 · 12/07/2017 11:58

I feel like im going mad. People, not just friends but close family members asking has baby arrived ... well no, because if it had I would have told you, especially the close family members ... even after telling some that i will let you know when baby is here, they still ask the question. I don't understand how it's a good question to ask, I don't mind people checking in and asking how's things but asking that is really getting to me. I was due last Friday, had the sweep yesterday and really want to avoid induction next Wednesday. So it doesn't help people reminding me baby isn't here and mithering me. Felt like something on a shelf with a sell by date last Friday with the way people were. The only way baby is coming out is via me, people acting concerned baby hasn't arrived bang on the due date puts all pressure on me, yet I know I can't just make baby pop out and can be up to 42 weeks. I just needed a space to rant and get my feelings out. Hope my baby comes soon, I can't wait. I just don't understand how people think I, considering how well they know me, would keep giving birth a secret. I know they are excited but it's my baby, I think I'm a bit more attached & excited than them! Feel like snapping and saying back off, so just not responded to people today. Sorry for the moaning, but I do feel better.

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Justhadmyhaircut · 12/07/2017 12:00

Have you got Whats app? Change your status to 'no baby news'

cautiousoptimist1 · 12/07/2017 12:29

I'd be tempted to say oh yes he/she arrived on Friday, didn't I mention it!

SeatOfMyPants · 12/07/2017 12:40

Found this off another thread. Time for a group email?

haveyouhadthatbabyyet.com/

icecuube · 12/07/2017 14:11

Just wanted to say I feel exactly the same. It's only just my due date today and I've been getting comments like this for over a week. It is so unhelpful and has really affected how I've been feeling. I always expected to go overdue so didn't focus on my due date, but when everyone else does it's impossible not to let it bother me. I want to trust that my body will do what it needs to when it's ready, but everyone is treating me like it should have happened already. It is so frustrating!

Bluerose27 · 12/07/2017 14:14

Could you just ignore the messages?

Kingfishergreen · 12/07/2017 14:19

I felt the same in the run up to DD's birth (she was 12 days late which didn't help). The number of texts I received in those weeks simply saying "any news???"...I just felt like shouting "Oh thank God you reminded me, I had completely forgotten to go into labour".

I know they do it because they care - but stilllll.... I've made a mental note to never ask about anyone's birth status until I'm told.

silkpyjamasallday · 12/07/2017 14:27

Turn your phone off until baby arrives. Easy solution, you don't even have to see the messages, if someone desperately needs you for whatever reason they can contact your partner.

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