Miscellaneous: Today, I learned that when a heavily-pregnant friend asks about...

By Demotivation - 23/08/2013 14:12 - Germany

Today, I learned that when a heavily-pregnant friend asks about my progress with the baby socks I promised to knit, it's rather unwise to tell her, "Not to worry, we're set even if it comes out with a few feet too many." She's still crying. FML

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By BobbyMalone - 17/01/2009 14:11 - Canada

Today, my mother asked a woman at the clothing store we go to all the time when her baby was due. Turns out the woman isn't pregnant. FML

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By lawdy - 21/05/2017 20:00

Today, I told my daughter that she's going to be a big sister, because there is a baby growing in my tummy. She's been sobbing because I can't convince her that I didn't eat a baby. FML

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Friendly advice

By babydoc - 03/07/2020 23:00

Today, I visited a friend and her new baby. The baby had a tight constrictive headband and a clearly wet cloth nappy on. I tried to give some friendly advice on why this was bad, but she shot me down, saying what would I know, I don't have a kid. She's 17 and I'm a 26-year-old practicing midwife. FML

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By preggo - 01/08/2011 01:16 - United States

Today, someone asked when my baby was due. I'm not pregnant, but I was so embarrassed to be mistaken for a pregnant lady that I rubbed my tummy and said "December." FML

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Rollercoaster

By Anonymous - 05/03/2010 12:54 - United States

Today, my girlfriend blew up at me for a comment I had made several weeks ago about not wanting kids. Then, she told me that she's pregnant. After consoling her and telling her that whatever we do, we'll do it together, she further explained that she's not sure if it's mine. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/11/2013 14:49 - United States - Clemmons

Today, I had to explain to my pregnant friend that her plan to get drunk and get a tattoo needed to wait at least 8 months. She then went out for a smoke to calm down. FML

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By seamonkeys - 21/03/2013 09:42 - United States

Today, a pregnant friend who is due in 2 weeks posted a picture of a baby on Facebook. I commented congratulations. She's still pregnant. It was a picture of her baby who died 3 years ago. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/10/2010 13:06 - United Kingdom

Today, I was selling personalised stockings at work. When handing a customer's order over to her, which had no name on, I joked, "Oooh this is a bit mysterious". She replied, "Actually, it's in memory of the baby I miscarried earlier this year." FML

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By mommytobe - 05/08/2011 03:56 - United States

Today, mom was so upset when she found out that she is having another granddaughter that she wants us to pay her back for the little boy clothes that she bought before the sex of the baby was known. FML

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By Liar Liar - 12/02/2011 07:50 - United States

Today, while shopping in the baby department at a local department store, a woman approached me asking when I was due. I told her that I was due in 4 months. I lied. I'm not pregnant. FML

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Friday 23 August 2013 18:43

I agree, your life socks. (Anyone? No? I'll let myself out.)

AnOriginalName 19

Friday 23 August 2013 18:43

Just walk away, OP. Just walk away.

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DessaChan 9

Friday 23 August 2013 21:22

It's just the hormones, she probably has too much going on right now. Just hug her and say you didnt mean to make her cry :)

150493x 29

Friday 23 August 2013 21:51

Mums to be are always worried about their babies it's unfair to say that she was overreacting. Just the hormones, OP. She'll love the socks :)

KiddNYC1O 20

Friday 23 August 2013 22:27

She will squeeze your hand to death!

Henge 6

Friday 23 August 2013 23:29

hey u have to be set for all possibilities right?

cna1216 15

Friday 23 August 2013 23:50

OP, you did nothing wrong. Shes just overreacting because a.) shes a woman and b.) shes preggers.

grumpybr 13

Saturday 24 August 2013 0:20

Oh, the joys of pregnancy. I once cried because I couldn't break crab legs. I knew it was ridiculous but just couldn't help it. I have sympathy for both you and her :)

sleepy123sleepy 3

Saturday 24 August 2013 0:25

That was a hand too far

ViviMage 38

Saturday 24 August 2013 0:33

I'm not even sure what you said there. Don't say it again!

baby_shaker9000 5

Saturday 24 August 2013 0:45

Just giver her food and she'll be okay.

neppy 6

Saturday 24 August 2013 1:26

Pregnant women can be a bit crazy. Obviously her baby is not going to be born with more than two legs (unless it turns out to have a major deformity which is statistically unlikely), but her hormones won't let her see reason I guess! It was clearly just a light hearted joke about the fact that you'd knitted a lot of socks for her. Don't feel too bad. Hopefully your friend'll come to see that too.