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I’m only two days overdue and already tired of the messages asking if baby is here yet (as if I would be messaging them if the baby had just been born) and never asking how we are. Really struggling with the wait and symptoms etc but people only care to be the first one to see baby or something?
I was pestered from last Wednesday - early hours of Sunday morning, and it was truly the most mundane thing. "Any movement? Anything? Anything happening yet?" for hours from multiple people, and honestly, I don't know what they wanted me to say or detail the happenings of my body. Childbirth is intrusive enough. Tell them you'll let them know when you are able to and then mute your apps! 🤍
My baby was born 1st August 9 days overdue - once it got to his due date I ignored all text messages and phone calls essentially and told family I would let them know when we had news. Kind of entered a bit of a bubble but was better for my mental Health. Everyone understood when I messaged back after he was born x
Same here the best thing is to just send out a group message asking everyone to be patient and wait to be told when baby has arrived, you deserve your space to get ready for when labour comes and you can't do that if everyone keeps bombarding you xx
Im due on Monday and I’ve felt the same. They say it like you’re letting them down because the baby isn’t here yet, The one that annoys me the most is.. can you tell him to get move on. 🤬 No he’ll come when he’s ready thanks! Also agree with then- no one ask how you are so I’ve started replying with - He’ll be here when he’s ready - and I’m doing ok, thanks for asking. I enjoy the back track on the message 🤣🤣 xx
I’m 38 weeks today and luckily haven’t had this this time round but with my first it was relentless! I really feel for you. Hopefully baby arrives soon and safely x
Send one more message: “I’ll let you know when there’s something to tell you.” And then just start ignoring them.
Ahh I’m glad it’s not just me! It’s so infuriating. Thank you, I’ve messaged to say I’ll let them know if there’s any progress! X
@Kayleigh you’re welcome hun! Just remember it’s YOUR baby not theirs , they shudnt have to stick their damn noses in every business xx don’t let them, u know ur own baby more than them idiots
I had this! I had 2 people that haven’t even asked me about my pregnancy “how long have u got” I blanked them and they haven’t messaged me ever since! Stand up for yourself babe! Don’t allow these ignorant people to put you through stress and make u feel like u need to get this that done, it’s whenever baby is ready, I told a few people already “it’s whenever he’s ready pls stop asking” or sometimes I just blank the message xx even relatives , they expect to be at the delivery suite but I’ve made it clear that’s a No go xx boundaries are your decision not theirs xx if they can’t respect your boundaries and your recovery after birth tell them F off, ur health and baby health comes first