"So, is it a religious thing?"

[mamatolevi]

Yes, I was actually asked that today when I answered that I am indeed pregnant and not just refusing to do sit ups.
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ETA: I will clarify as my post appears confusing to some.

A mom at my kids' school asked if I was pregnant. (she knows I already have three kids)
I said smiling and patting the belly, "yeah, it's not just a lack of sit ups."
She asked, "So, is it a religious thing?" meaning having lots of kids.

this is the first time anyone has said anything that could be interpreted as negative about my having a fourth.

[liza-s]

What the hell does that mean? Is there some religion that prohibits sit-ups. If so, I know a lot of high school classmates that would have converted had they known.

-Or, is the pregnancy a religious thing?

[1littlebit]

[Mommy2Haley]

I'm confused where religion comes into play with your "choosing" not to do situps. I'm sure my mother would like to join that religion

[frogautumn]

Huh? Religious to be pregnant? Odd...

[NYMama27]

How many kids do you have? People seem to think it's their perogotive to say something after you have two kids. It's bizarre, really.

I spoke to a mama with a young baby who is expecting #2 and I congratulated her and she said "Thank you. You are the only person who didn't act shocked and disgusted." How sad.

[mommy2two babes]

Thats wierd.

[jess5377]

I don't understand. Did she mean not doing situps while pregnant?

[mamatolevi]

Originally Posted by NYMama27

How many kids do you have? People seem to think it's their perogotive to say something after you have two kids. It's bizarre, really.

I spoke to a mama with a young baby who is expecting #2 and I congratulated her and she said "Thank you. You are the only person who didn't act shocked and disgusted." How sad.

three so far.

The comment I got was the first one that was even remotely negative and large families really stick out here.

[jess5377]

Wow. Rude.

[Doberbrat]

too bad you couldnt quip back, no its a sex thing. might have made them think twice next time.

some people just cant help themselves.

[JohannaInDairyland]

Originally Posted by Doberbrat

too bad you couldnt quip back, no its a sex thing.

Perfect!

A religious thing? Really, sometimes I want to ask people, "Did you really mean for that to come out of your mouth?"

[mamatolevi]

Originally Posted by Doberbrat

too bad you couldnt quip back, no its a sex thing. might have made them think twice next time.

some people just cant help themselves.

Well... there are times when it's pretty close to a religious experience!

[moonfairy]

Originally Posted by Doberbrat

too bad you couldnt quip back, no its a sex thing.

You are crackin' me up! I'm going to have to remember that one!!

[Youngfrankenstein]

My sil has 5 kids and she was applauded by a man at the grocery store....she got more harrassing comments when she had 3!?!?

[Mizelenius]

I have pretty much stopped telling people because of the comments, save for a few great ones. If they find out, that's one thing (the opportunity isn't there for something rude), but if I TELL them it's almost like an open invitation to say something rude.

My standbys for something like that inane question: act stupid/confused ("What do you mean?) but if it's a rude comment, then I'd say, "Nah, you're just supposed to say congratulations."

[an_aurora]

DDC crashing, but I just have to add that if someone asked me that I would be very tempted to say "Huh, now that you mention it, I was saying 'oh God, oh God' alot!" :

[seasiren]

People say all kinds of weird things to you when you are pregnant.. Maybe you should have said, "yeah actually it is a religious thing, I am trying to populate the world with intelligent kind people not judgmental idiots, there are too many of those around." lol