Why are people so mean to pregnant women!?!?

[Lia1977]

Im 22 weeks pregnant and Im about to explode at work. I feel very sad with some of the comments made about me. The other day somebody served me tea in a cup that said yummy mummy as a joke. When I acknowledged the joke, this girl (who is supposed to be my "best mate" in the team) said: ugly mummy.
Just now they were talking about diets and somebody said I have a lovely figure and they wished they were skinny like me. The same girl then said "she wont be skinny for long ahahha". It really annoys me but above all, it makes me sad. Ive always been very supportive of this girl but all these sarcastic comments and jokes are bringing me down. I thought about approaching her to tell her I dont appreciate her jokes but on the other hand maybe I should answer to her nasty comments on the same note!

Ugly mummy? That is not a joke, it's poisonous. She is not your friend.

She sounds like an insecure moron. Ignore

Could she be jealous?

it has nothing to do with being mean to pregnant woman. In all my three pregnancies I didn't find people mean - mostly they were helpful and interested.

The ugly mummy comments is just a sign that you 'friend' is rude and unpleasant. Nothing to do with your being pregnant. Avoid her if you can. She is horrible

I know she cant be my friend making comments like this. I know she wants a baby but she is very young and will start a 3 years doctorate in September so it's not an option now. Im just trying to find a way of addressing this without seeming too sensitive. I even avoid talking about the baby because I know if I do Ill be the target of a stupid joke!

Lia
why don't you just use that..

" I know I am pregnant and maybe my hormones are playing a role here but I am finding your jokes at my expense really hurtful. Do you think you could just lay off while I am feeling a bit more vulnerable than usual"

It allows you to give her an excuse to back off - so she doesn't feel the need to get defensive

She sounds very jealous to me.

I actually just want to be mean and pay her in the same coin but I know that wouldnt be mature. I will just keep away from her and next time she makes a comment Ill make sure she gets the message that I dont appreciate it! Has anyone been through this at all?

Only my boss being mean, making sarcastic comments about my new light duties job role.
My neighbour keeps calling me fatty. He is about 70, and wierd anyway.
people feel the need to comment on my figure.
I know my friends don't mean it in a nasty way, but I think because I am hormonal, that I take offence.
being pregnant makes you a bit more touchy I think?
Not likin the 'ugly mummy' comment though. That isn't a friendly joke.
Think you should ignore her, and react.
Believe me, if you react, you will probably say more than you should, as pregnancy can make you nasty sometimes. You will look worse than her then !!

Sorry, that should read - NOT react - lol