How to shut down unwanted pregnancy advice

[meshi]

Hi Ladies,

I am about 11 weeks into my first pregnancy so we only told a few close family members. Naturally, everyone's already telling me to how to be pregnant, don't put on too much weight, eat healthy etc. I have already said that I have been doing research for months and I think their advice is just common sense, these appear in the first google search and no need to keep reminding me. Do you have any good suggestions on how to respond to the unwanted advice? This goes for non-pregnancy related topics as well, such as housework. I would like to convey that I would really appreciate their advice when I ask for it but I find it belittling and nagging otherwise.

Thanks for your help in advance x

Don't bother trying to stop it, you'll never win. Smile and nod, say something like "oh that's interesting, I'll think about that" and then ignore ignore ignore.

People are trying to be kind, don't shoot them down too harshly.

You can’t. And what’s more, you’ll do it to other women once you’ve had the baby!

Nod and smile. Annoying but the simplest way.

Do you have any good suggestions on how to respond to the unwanted advice?

How about "yes, I agree."

Once your preggers for some reason you become public property! It’s very annoying.

I found in my 1st pregnancy I was told what to eat, drink blah blah. Asked if I was finding out the sex ( I wasn’t) this semes to really irritate people!! Then you’ll get the birth horror stories.

About 1 week after you’ve had your baby, you will be asked if you are having anymore because they need a sibling!
If you do have a second, you’ll be asked if it was planned, again if you’re finding out the sex. If you have a baby the same sex as your first you will be asked if you’re a bit disappointed and are you going to try again for both sexes.
If you have a third you will certainly be asked if it was planned, if it was planned they won’t believe you.
Circle of life

People are trying to be kind, don't shoot them down too harshly.

I agree with that. Us humans are terrible for giving unsolicited advice, but when you remember it comes from a good place, it's easier to tolerate.