What Makes People Think They Can Touch My Belly?
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All Hands On Baby
Everyone wants to touch the baby, especially during the pregnancy but people rarely ask. The minute a pregnant women starts to show a tummy everyone will be drawn to that belly like a moth to a flame. The tummy becomes this magnet for hands and everyone wants to handle it. It doesn't matter if you are walking around in a store, sitting down in a restaurant or walking on your own street, someone is bound to be drawn to it.
There are definitely two opposing feelings, pregnant women either don't mind others touching their belly or they are so averse to it that they want to strike out at the person.
Contents at a Glance
People Seem To Be Unable To Help Themselves.
They are simply drawn to That Baby
Think About The Husband Too
He may be feeling left out at these times
The pregnant woman is certainly not the only one being driven nuts by this, what about the poor husband. He may try to act like a trooper but deep inside (or maybe not so deep) he's probably ready to put someone's lights out. It might be a good idea to talk with your husband and see how he feels. Even if the woman doesn't mind, the husband might not like other men's hands on his wife. He may feel less possessive if it is a woman touching his wife's belly. How would the women feel if she saw some other women rubbing her hands all over her husband's chest. Talking about it in advance can really waylay some difficult moments. And after all, is it written, that everyone should be allowed to touch a pregnant belly?
Children May Also Be Curious To Touch The Baby
There's is an innocent curiosity
Your belly, clothed or not is a personal space, sure there is someone intruding inside you but that person in welcome. But to actually touch someone else's belly one should ask before they do it and respect your answer. If you don't want them to touch it, tell them. While some women don't mind all the attention, there are other women that don't want their belly's touched, let alone having the whole world watching. Maybe they've gained 10 pounds and feel self-conscious enough about it, or maybe they are a very private person.
Children may also want to touch the belly, normally it is because they know someone that has had a baby and they were able to do it. If the pregnant mother doesn't like this she should let them know. If the person doesn't mind, she may want to place their hand on her belly. Children tend to get excited and actually smack the belly when they are trying to reach for it, so be prepared.
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Did You Have to Ward Off Any Belly Affection?
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How do you feel about people touching pregnant tummies?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byLet 'em touch, They don't mean any harm
BSieracki says:
only if the person asks and you wouldn't mind shaking hands with them.
Posted October 10, 2011
ColorPetGifts says:
Ahh .. in the whole scheme of things, nine months is such a short period of time; I was always happy when folks were drawn to the baby inside .. pregnancy is a miracle to be shared :)
Posted October 01, 2011
mulberry says:
I was never pregnant so I'm not sure. I THINK I would be ok with it unless they lifted my shirt. Lifting the shirt would definitely elicit a different response.
Posted October 01, 2011
LissaKlar says:
I didn't mind unless I was cranky, annoyed or didn't like the person...other than that, I'm ok with it. Sounds like a lot of conditions, but, really, mostly I didn't mind.
Posted September 06, 2011
laura croy says:
it's an amazingly beautiful special time in a womans life thet only lasts such a short space of time that i wish it would happen for a 3rd time for me and the whole world could rub my baby belly if they wanted!
Posted September 15, 2009
birth_announcement says:
when i was pregnant i realy didnt care , iguess it dipends who it is...
Posted August 24, 2009
chefkeem says:
Some people touch my belly all the time, and I'm not even pregnant! I believe it has to do with my love for ice cream. (The belly - not the touching.)
Posted December 14, 2008
debnet says:
I never had a problem with it. I enjoyed all the attention when I was pregnant...so much, I did it 3 times! I think everyone asked me first though.
Posted December 06, 2008
WendyKrick says:
People touched my belly without asking when I was pregnant and I didn't mind. I enjoyed their excitement for me. It think it is peoples way of expressing that they care.
Posted December 03, 2008
You touch me, you'll lose your arm.
gypsyman27 says:
If I were a pregnant female I don't think I would like strangers touching my stomach. I certainly have no desire to touch the belly of a pregnant stranger. See you around the galaxy...
Posted October 01, 2011
clouda9 says:
Ya know during my 1st pregnancy I'd practically ask people to touch the "baby bump". During my 2nd pregnancy, yep...I'd break your arm (lol, sorta!).
Posted September 30, 2011
Tipi says:
Touching is personal, and so are baby bumps.
No one would lose their arm, but that's personal.
Posted September 14, 2011
DaleK says:
That always annoyed me to no end!!!
Posted March 11, 2009
tandemonimom says:
I don't like being touched on the arm by strangers when I'm NOT pregnant; why would I want them touching my tummy when I am? Ask and you'll probably get permission. Otherwise, hands off the baby bump!
Posted February 07, 2009
Mortira says:
Only one person ever actually tried to touch my belly, but because it was a customer at work, I couldn't smack them like I wanted to.
Posted December 09, 2008
NO! Don't Poke the Belly
...And I'm not going to tell you again!
Now forget about rubbing and touching the pregnant belly for a minute. Pregnant women really need to be aware of the person that likes to poke or jab at the belly. This can really hurt and be very annoying. It can cause bruising and be really irritating for the mom. Most of the time the person is not even aware that they have done something wrong, let alone painful for you. Try to explain to them as gently as possible but also firmly. Explaining that it hurts and they should not do this. This may save the next person the pain and irritation.
Do Not Touch
If They Just Won't Listen...Start Swatting
You asked for it!
If a pregnant women has tried to be polite and has firmly given her objections and explained that her belly is off limits, but it still doesn't work, then feel free to start swatting. Maybe even sick the husband onto them to get them to stop. They did have fair warning.
And there should be no hard feelings if it becomes necessary to smack a person that has lifted your shirt, right in front of everyone. This would be a normal reaction, besides they should have known better. They would never do such a thing if a pregnant belly wasn't involved.
People Are Drawn to a Pregnant Belly
LIke Moths to a Flame
They Just Seem Unable to Help Themselves
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The Belly Book: A Nine-Month Journal for You and Your Growing Belly (Potter Style) [Hardcover-Spiral]
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The Belly Book: A Nine-Month Journal for You and Your Growing Belly (Potter Style) [Hardcover-Spiral]
A wonderfully clever book to help keep you organized during your pregnancy. Especially if it is a first pregnancy you don't want to miss a thing. But even if this isn't your first pregnancy, you want each child to be remembered with all those special feelings.
Organized by trimester and even has pages for pictures of your Belly as it is changing. A wonderful memory maker for your very special pregnancy.
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Don't Be Ashamed, You have Rights!
It IS your body and your baby and your right.
There is nothing wrong with wanting others to keep their hands off your personal and special property, your baby and yourself. People are just excited by the new life, they really don't mean any harm. Well that being said, it does not negate your rights, so don't be ashamed to speak up for yourself. And enjoy your pregnancy!
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gypsyman27
Oct 1, 2011 @ 1:11 am | delete
- Once again, I don't have the desire to touch the belly of a pregnant stranger. I would not exactly want to touch anyone's belly if we didn't have an intimate relationship. See you around the galaxy...
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clouda9
Sep 30, 2011 @ 10:41 pm | delete
- LOL @LissaKlar, that is how I felt. If you are ever compelled to wanna touch, definitely ask first...you might not like the consequences otherwise...seriously!
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LissaKlar
Sep 6, 2011 @ 9:19 pm | delete
- Actually, I didn't mind the first time, but the second time I was older and didn't feel as glowing.
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BigGirlBlue
Jun 22, 2011 @ 10:23 pm | delete
- I don't know what it is but just looking at the pictures makes me want to touch the bellies. I think people should always ask though.
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Tipi
Mar 13, 2011 @ 4:24 pm | delete
- I can picture people touching a baby belly while reading one of your T-shirts, then that uncomfortable laugh followed by, "oh well". Really cute lead in to your sales modules and I was mesmerized by your floating heart spacers.
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Philippians468
Jan 10, 2011 @ 9:31 am | delete
- babies are a joy. pregnancy is a precious journey! cheers
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TwoFlew
Aug 25, 2010 @ 11:35 am | delete
- Hello!
Long time Lurker, First time Commenter..
My Husband and I have had alot of problems trying to concieve, We tried everything and spent quite a good chunk of our savings. Though I am happy to say last year we had our first little one. Life just hasn't been the same since! Good luck to all of you and Keep your heads up!
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Jun 15, 2010 @ 1:54 am | delete
- I only let someone touched my belly that are close to me. Of course, my husband and my mom.
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Rajays
Oct 9, 2009 @ 12:25 am | delete
- Great lens. Blessed by a Squid Angel.
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birth_announcement
Aug 24, 2009 @ 5:33 am | delete
- cute lens!!
bt i felt that most of the pepole who tuched my belly are only closed pepole so i didnt care
i have a lens on a related topic come visit!!!
or visit my site http://newbaby-birth-announcements.com/
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TheDietSkinny
Mar 11, 2009 @ 7:21 pm | delete
- Those shirts make me want to get pregnant just so I can wear one!!!! You are a baby pusher!! ;)
There were a few women I worked with who when I would push their hands away and get irritated when they kept touching, me would just write it off as me being cranky from the hormones! I always thought there was something wrong with me because I didn't like being touched!
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Feb 7, 2009 @ 3:44 pm | delete
- PS, lensrolled to 'Can a Woman Tell if She's Pregnant with a Boy or Girl?'.
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tandemonimom
Feb 7, 2009 @ 3:42 pm | delete
- Great lens! I was fortunate in NOT having too many people try to touch me ... I think I must exude a "noli me tangere" air (plus, my hubby's a big, scary-looking dude, LOL). I never minded if people asked but WOW I hate to be touched without warning and by strangers!
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stargazer00
Jan 13, 2009 @ 2:38 am | delete
- I can remember being taken aback when a stranger would walk up and touch my belly. I think people love babies and new life though so they are attracted to pregnant women. I enjoyed your lens!
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poddys
Dec 28, 2008 @ 6:13 am | delete
- Very nice lens, I can sympathise with pregnant women over this.
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