It's a great question! I am at the opposite end of the height spectrum to you at almost 6 feet tall. I didn't really look pregnant until the last few months of my first pregnancy and even then, my belly was relatively small. When People would ask how far along was, they'd always act shocked when I told them, "8 months, 9 months..." but for me, it wasn't a compliment. My doctor was concerned with my small belly and that it could mean our baby was not growing well. In fact, she was born at a healthy 7 lbs 10 oz. I just had plenty of room for her to stretch out already, thanks to my height! I think the bottom line is, if you don't know someone personally, you don't ever need to comment on their body (nice or otherwise).
I have had that thought about what is said to larger/taller pregnant people with each pregnancy (3 of them). I have been bigger to start each pregnancy and I will say, even though I’m short…the comments of “you’re a cute pregnant person ended sooner and sooner with each pregnancy and the other comments started sooner. The “wow! Are you due tomorrow?” Or “You look like you’re going to pop!” Or my personal fav “you look like you’re having twins”. I surprisingly only had 1 person touch my stomach without asking, but it is strange. But when any comments are made, I like to remind myself what a miracle women’s bodies are and how awesome it is that a human is growing inside. All that to say, I totally agree that it is sooo interesting the things people say to pregnant women…especially women who have been pregnant before. Thanks for sharing your new journey with us!
It's a great question! I am at the opposite end of the height spectrum to you at almost 6 feet tall. I didn't really look pregnant until the last few months of my first pregnancy and even then, my belly was relatively small. When People would ask how far along was, they'd always act shocked when I told them, "8 months, 9 months..." but for me, it wasn't a compliment. My doctor was concerned with my small belly and that it could mean our baby was not growing well. In fact, she was born at a healthy 7 lbs 10 oz. I just had plenty of room for her to stretch out already, thanks to my height! I think the bottom line is, if you don't know someone personally, you don't ever need to comment on their body (nice or otherwise).
I have had that thought about what is said to larger/taller pregnant people with each pregnancy (3 of them). I have been bigger to start each pregnancy and I will say, even though I’m short…the comments of “you’re a cute pregnant person ended sooner and sooner with each pregnancy and the other comments started sooner. The “wow! Are you due tomorrow?” Or “You look like you’re going to pop!” Or my personal fav “you look like you’re having twins”. I surprisingly only had 1 person touch my stomach without asking, but it is strange. But when any comments are made, I like to remind myself what a miracle women’s bodies are and how awesome it is that a human is growing inside. All that to say, I totally agree that it is sooo interesting the things people say to pregnant women…especially women who have been pregnant before. Thanks for sharing your new journey with us!