Does anyone have a friend(s) that...

jennbaby Posted: Feb 23, 2004 06:09 PM

Does anyone have a friend(s) that...

Because they got pregnant no problem, they think they know all the answers?

This is hilarious

ETA: like they know something we don't? Or what they did was right? Please!

ok vent over

janwinterbridejoy Posted: Feb 23, 2004 06:27 PM

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my sister had two and runs a doctors service so she thinks she is a dr and gives everyone unwanted advice

StayandJohn Posted: Feb 23, 2004 06:27 PM

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ME!!!! God yes this friend of mine has all the answers for me. I just yes her to death

jennbaby Posted: Feb 23, 2004 06:29 PM

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Posted by janwinterbridejoy

my sister had two and runs a doctors service so she thinks she is a dr and gives everyone unwanted advice

Really, I mean how do ladies that are pregnant tell us, that are trying for a while, what to do? What we don't already know? (I don't mean your sister )

jennbaby Posted: Feb 23, 2004 06:29 PM

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Posted by StayandJohn

ME!!!! God yes this friend of mine has all the answers for me. I just yes her to death

WTF?

LisaW Posted: Feb 23, 2004 06:37 PM

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Oh my gosh!

I've had people tell me what position to try, to use a tampon after, etc, etc!! (and I've actually tried them all )

Now, when people start offering their advice I just say I HAVE NO FREAKING TUBES...IT AIN'T HAPPENING THAT WAY!
That usually shuts them up

jennbaby Posted: Feb 23, 2004 09:41 PM

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Posted by LisaW

Oh my gosh!

I've had people tell me what position to try, to use a tampon after, etc, etc!! (and I've actually tried them all )

Now, when people start offering their advice I just say I HAVE NO FREAKING TUBES...IT AIN'T HAPPENING THAT WAY!
That usually shuts them up

you go lisa!

lorimari Posted: Feb 23, 2004 10:30 PM

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It amazes me how insensitive people can be - just shut up and listen

When I start TTC I'm not telling anyone - I have PCOS and I'm sure that I'll have problems TTC. None of my other friends/family have it or understand it so I'm keeping my mouth shut. They all conceived on their first or second try so they couldn't possibly begin to understand.

I come to the boards b/c of the wealth of info you girls are - I'm glad that you all (and one day me) have a place where we all just understand and support one another!!!

I wish all of you tons of dust

LizD Posted: Feb 24, 2004 08:44 AM

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Posted by LisaW

Oh my gosh!

I've had people tell me what position to try, to use a tampon after, etc, etc!! (and I've actually tried them all )

Now, when people start offering their advice I just say I HAVE NO FREAKING TUBES...IT AIN'T HAPPENING THAT WAY!
That usually shuts them up

Good for you Lisa. It gets to the point where you are like 'enough already, leave me the he$$ alone'

Spot12905 Posted: Feb 24, 2004 09:03 AM

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Same with my sister. She has three kids and she is try to tell me what to do. Also my friend is the same way but she is on her first.

aliciahelene Posted: Feb 25, 2004 05:05 PM

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haha thts funny, Im lucky all of my friends are just trying to get pregnant like me, so we are learning, I ask my sister questionsonly because she has read every book written

swags1016 Posted: Feb 27, 2004 09:33 PM

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Um my best friend is the only mother in the world. She is the only one that had a rough pregnancy and was able to carry a baby, give birth and care for that baby, work and have a husband- didn't you all know that!

anna Posted: Feb 28, 2004 08:22 AM

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Girls, wait till youre pregnant (Crossing my fingers and toes for all of you )

EVERYONE seems to know your body better than you! Didnt you know that???. They inspect and analyze where youve grown and how youre carrying and then they can tell you how it's different from the previous pregnancy!
I smile and say 'oh really???' and just listen to their babble that makes nooo sense....

shamma Posted: Feb 28, 2004 08:39 AM

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I just read a line in a GF's guide to pregnancy that when people start giving you unsolicited advice, zone them out and start thinking in your head of baby names that you are considering, or smile and nod them to death

Stef28 Posted: Mar 02, 2004 12:13 PM

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Been there! UGH! You just want to say 'Believe I've tried that -- not working for me'.

Or the people that just act as if you aren't supposed to have a baby b/c it's not happening. When I get comments from those that had no trouble getting pg -- I just smile and try to block it out. Say 'thanks for your thoughts' and move on.

2003fallwedding Posted: Mar 02, 2004 12:20 PM

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Posted by swags1016

Um my best friend is the only mother in the world. She is the only one that had a rough pregnancy and was able to carry a baby, give birth and care for that baby, work and have a husband- didn't you all know that!

I have a friend like that too and she is the only one that had problems getting pregnant and had to have IVF.

Shamee Posted: Mar 02, 2004 01:22 PM

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I think this aspect carries over into every facet of your life. Like when you were wedding planning, everyone forced their vendors, ideas, etc. down your throat. When you buy a house, everyone has their thoughts. If you had a bad day, they have one that will top that. It makes you crazy how much people invade themselves onto others...