*really* annoying people! ;p
XiolaBlu
have begun. Actually, they began about 2 weeks ago! Every day I get
calls/emails or both from assorted family members who all want to know if
I had the baby yet, or am I in labor yet, or do I think I'll be having the
baby soon? As if I could tell them exactly *when* I'm going to give
birth! What do I look like, a magic eight ball? (that's a rhetorical
question, btw)
DH and I have started talking about leaving a new outgoing message on the
answering machine, something along the lines of, "Hello, and thank you for
calling baby phone! If you're calling to find out how the expectant
mother is, the answer is fine, thanks. If you're calling to see if we had
the baby yet, the answer is no. If you're calling to see if I'm in labor
yet, the answer is still no. If you're really intent on harrassing a
hormonal pregnant woman, please leave a message after the beep and someone
will consider returning your call"
I don't know how you're handling it, Laurie, because people have got to be
calling you every 5 minutes waiting to hear what's happening! I honestly
don't think I've ever heard as many idiotic comments from (formerly)
intelligent people as I have these past few weeks...maybe pregnancy brain
affects those around us too? And why is it that someone has to ask you
how you're feeling at least 6 times during a 5 minute conversation? I
know they all mean well, everyone's excited and it's nice that they all
care, but...well, I'm pregnant, hormonal, grouchy and they keep
interrupting my naps!!! lol!
Just needed to vent...
Dana
EDD today or 4/7/01...and obviously, it ain't happening today!
Viper
> answering machine, something along the lines of, "Hello, and thank you for
> calling baby phone! If you're calling to find out how the expectant
> mother is, the answer is fine, thanks. If you're calling to see if we had
> the baby yet, the answer is no. If you're calling to see if I'm in labor
> yet, the answer is still no. If you're really intent on harrassing a
> hormonal pregnant woman, please leave a message after the beep and someone
> will consider returning your call"
That's the perfect message to leave! I'll have to remember it when it's my
time.
Tennille Manitoba Canada
edd 07/23/01
Wendy
>
> DH and I have started talking about leaving a new outgoing message on the
> answering machine, something along the lines of, "Hello, and thank you for
> calling baby phone! If you're calling to find out how the expectant
> mother is, the answer is fine, thanks. If you're calling to see if we had
> the baby yet, the answer is no. If you're calling to see if I'm in labor
> yet, the answer is still no. If you're really intent on harrassing a
> hormonal pregnant woman, please leave a message after the beep and someone
> will consider returning your call"
I love this message............I wonder how many would be brave enough to
leave a message LOL :)
>
I know they all mean well, everyone's excited and it's nice that they all
> care,
Just wait it can get worse, I went 18 days overdue, my Mum was staying up
here to look after Jamie and Jordie, she came up when I was about 14 days
overdue. EVEN her neighbours 300klm away were ringing to see how I was,
people I didnt even know. I bet you'll get what I used to get "Havent you
had that baby yet?" talk about stating the obvious, DUH No I always walk
around with 8 pillows up my jumper...........
>but...well, I'm pregnant, hormonal, grouchy and they keep
> interrupting my naps!!! lol!
> Just needed to vent...
Do let the machine pick up the calls and screen them, you need your naps.
Take care.
Aus Wendy
Wendy
XiolaBlu <xiol...@blackbirdforest.com> wrote:
>I'm not even overdue yet, and already the phone calls, emails and stares
>have begun. Actually, they began about 2 weeks ago! Every day I get
Heh... I read that you should always put your due date ahead, so you
won't get as many of the "haven't you had that baby *yet* calls." And
I didn't believe it! But I'm glad I've been saying "Early October"
instead of "Sept. 29" to be on the safe side!
--
It's always morning somewhere.
louisa
xiol...@blackbirdforest.com (XiolaBlu) wrote:
> I'm not even overdue yet, and already the phone calls, emails and stares
> have begun. Actually, they began about 2 weeks ago! Every day I get
> calls/emails or both from assorted family members who all want to know if
> I had the baby yet, or am I in labor yet, or do I think I'll be having the
> baby soon? As if I could tell them exactly *when* I'm going to give
> birth! What do I look like, a magic eight ball? (that's a rhetorical
> question, btw)
so sad when people care about you and are interested in you. bummer for you.
Rhonda
was close family that started asking.. like my mom.. saying "did you have it
yet" I started responding.. "Oh yes, I did.. matter of fact! I just forgot to
tell you about it!" or "gee.. I really *meant* to call you!" :)
My sympathies.. and happy due date :)
wsj
That should give you a bit of peace.
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Cherylio
> have begun. Actually, they began about 2 weeks ago! Every day I get
> calls/emails or both from assorted family members who all want to know if
> I had the baby yet, or am I in labor yet, or do I think I'll be having the
> baby soon? As if I could tell them exactly *when* I'm going to give
> birth! What do I look like, a magic eight ball? (that's a rhetorical
> question, btw)
Aw, {{{{Dana}}}}! I'm sure this is really annoying, when you're impatiently
and uncomfortably waiting yourself! And, no, you are much prettier than a
magic eight ball! ;-)
> DH and I have started talking about leaving a new outgoing message on the
> answering machine, something along the lines of, "Hello, and thank you for
> calling baby phone! If you're calling to find out how the expectant
> mother is, the answer is fine, thanks. If you're calling to see if we had
> the baby yet, the answer is no. If you're calling to see if I'm in labor
> yet, the answer is still no. If you're really intent on harrassing a
> hormonal pregnant woman, please leave a message after the beep and someone
> will consider returning your call"
I really like this message. I'd use it - in fact, if you don't have a
copyright on it, I might put it on my machine in a couple weeks. I've
already discovered the joy of letting the machine get it when I'm in the
back of the house in the bathroom or bedroom (where else, lol?)
> I don't know how you're handling it, Laurie, because people have got to be
> calling you every 5 minutes waiting to hear what's happening! I honestly
> don't think I've ever heard as many idiotic comments from (formerly)
> intelligent people as I have these past few weeks...maybe pregnancy brain
> affects those around us too? And why is it that someone has to ask you
> how you're feeling at least 6 times during a 5 minute conversation? I
> know they all mean well, everyone's excited and it's nice that they all
> care, but...well, I'm pregnant, hormonal, grouchy and they keep
> interrupting my naps!!! lol!
> Just needed to vent...
> Dana
> EDD today or 4/7/01...and obviously, it ain't happening today!
Don't let them interrupt your naps! It's important to be wellrested when
that big moment arrives! Turn your ringer down low so that you don't hear
it when you're napping and just return the important calls. If they can't
understand, they don't need to! :-)
~Cheryl
EDD: May 2 or April 28 2001
Sarajoyo
screen all calls. When the baby arrives, put the info on your machine too, so
that people who just want to know name, sex, etc. can just hear it on the
machine.
-Sara:)
ellen
to calling one of my brothers every day. I guess she's afraid that she'll be
bothering me if she calls here too often, but it's not like I talk to my
brother all that often either. He says it's driving him nuts, but I just think
it's the funniest thing.
-Ellen
(edd two days ago)
Unknown
wrote:
Yeah, right. If you were scheduled to take a wonderful trip to Europe
in April and everyone you ever knew started calling several times a
day in March to see if you had gone on your trip yet, had you packed
yet, did you remember that they have different money over there, are
you sure you still have your ticket, when are you going to the
airport, are your sure you'll like it, btw, are you still here,
shouldn't you go to the airport sooner, haven't you gone yet, aren't
you excited -- you might start getting irritable too -- and these
people all love you and want you to be happy!
I feel for her, and never even got the constant phone calls because I
refused to tell anyone my due date, but even perfectly intelligent
people say the weirdest things at this time, or act like you'll have
the baby and forget to tell them anything. Some folks get so
hysterical they call several times a day and go into a panic if they
can't get you on the phone. Yes, it's great that people care, but
having someone ask you how you feel once is kind; hearing the same
question 50 times starts to grate.
Lynne (never tell your due date -- never. Make up a later one if you
have to. You will be glad that people love you but you'll treasure
that little bit of privacy.)
Stephanie
do, when #2 gets here"? That is really annoying. I am thinking - What do
they think I am going to do? Put one out on the street? lol
Stephanie
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