Looking Pregnant

[Trekhawk]

I have to ask _everyone_ of even remotely possible childbearing age if they are pregnant before they can stay in the x-ray room with their family member. I always phrase it "Is there any chance you could be expecting?" and 99 out of 100 respond "God NO!!!!!!!!!!" :-)

One time, I asked a coworker if she was pregnant. She was divorced, dating a relatively new guy. "God NO!!" she says, and I am horrified, because I was so sure- she just had that look. I vowed never to ask that question again. But a couple weeks later- she breaks the news- she _is_, in fact, pregnant, just hadn't known when I'd asked...

I dont mind being asked if there is the chance I might be pregnant (that is the smart way to ask) as I understand they need to know. I just assumed that most people wouldnt blurt out how many months are you when they have never even seen you before - in my books its just thoughtless and rude. After having three kids trust me Id know if I was pregnant.

[Veronica]

Well I think you look great! And you don't look like your 40 either!

I wish I weighed 126.

V.

[Trekhawk]

Well I think you look great! And you don't look like your 40 either!

I wish I weighed 126.

V.

Thanks V - but my climbing still sucks. Hmm lost some weight, have light bike, oh no I guess that means the problem is training. Note to self stop avoiding those big hills.

[SouthernBelle]

Trekhawk,

You have no reason to be embarassed but the stupid nurse does. It is amazingly rude to assume someone is pregnant.

You want me to tell her she's rude? I'll call her & tell her.

[Blueberry]

Trek-

Sorry to hear about the rude comment! Grrr....people should be so much more tactful. I've actually been called "sir" before, since I have short hair. I think the person only had a from behind view, as otherwise he would have seen the girls - they're kinda obvious. Still....I didn't wear jeans for a while....