You'll start to show a little. You'll be a bit more comfortable talking about your pregnancy and then, bam! Everyone tilts their head to the side, smiles and says "aw" and then touches or rubs your belly.
There's no logical reason why people do this. Whether you know them or not, my advice is to look them in the eye, touch their belly and say "This is awkward isn't it? Please don't touch my baby".
Obviously if it's someone you trust you can choose nicer words but I promise you... someone you don't know will at some point touch your bump and it's just not okay.
The other thing people will do constantly is ask how you're feeling.
In theory, this shouldn't piss pregnant chicks off because someone is genuinely asking how you feel. However, you will get this question 100 times a day and you'll get tired of answering it.
You have to smile and be polite so if you say "the same" enough times, people will eventually get the hint and stop asking. Unless they're Chatty Cathy's and keep asking questions.
Luckily enough, you're pregnant and will probably have to pee in 5 minutes so your excuse to end the convo will be just a few moments away!
Or maybe you enjoy the attention. Either way, find your groove. There's a small percentage of gals who truly enjoy being pregnant. I was not one of those.
There are a rare few that feel "the glow" can walk around in heels and get away with non-maternity clothes. They are freaks of nature in the best way possible. I preferred flip flops and sweat pants.
Don't get me wrong, you're allowed to look cute. You just most likely won't have the time or energy for the red-carpet glam look.
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