Hands down, one of the best parts of being pregnant is when you reach the point where you can finally share the happy news with others. Keeping such an exciting secret is so tough, and that's why it's so much fun to finally shout "I'm pregnant!" from the rooftops and see all of the happy reactions from family and friends.
But sometimes we don't exactly get the over-the-top ecstatic response that we're expecting -- or at least I definitely didn't from one very important person. My own grandfather made me feel like total crap after I broke the news to him over the phone. (Yes, as much as I love him, I'm still annoyed seven years later.)
Soooo -- want to know what dear old Gramps said to me? After I blurted out, "I'm pregnant!" his exact words were:
"Oh. I guess you're trying to make me feel older."
I don't remember what my response to him was after hearing that comment -- but I do know I felt as though he'd burst my bubble. I know he didn't mean any harm or anything like that, but his words were still a total buzz kill. (And I'll never forget them.)
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But there are plenty of other things no pregnant woman ever wants to hear after sharing her big news -- such as anything similar to these 15 comments.
1. "Is it mine? Oh, really? Are you sure?"
2. "Time to break out the fat clothes!"
3. "Well, I guess your life is officially over then ... [followed by bouts of uncontrollable laughter]."
4. "Does this mean you're going to quit your job?"
5. "Gee. I guess you & the hubby were REALLY busy on your honeymoon."
6. "WHAT?! How could you let something like this happen?"
7. "Are you NUTS? You're way too young/old to have a baby!"
8. "Huh. Have you told the father yet? Do you think he'll be ok with it?"
9. "Do you even know who the father is?"
10. "Ok -- so when are you two getting married, then?"
11. "How do you think you're going to afford a kid on your salary?"
12. "When your father hears about this, he's going to lose his mind."
13. "Oh no! Did the condom break? What are you going to do?!"
14. "Ugh! Does this mean you can't drink with me anymore? Thanks a lot."
15. "I wondered why you've been looking so rough lately."
Did you get any bad reactions when you announced your pregnancy?
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When I told my husband I was pregnant with our second child, he said oh my god I need a vasectomy.
My best friend at the time (who is no longer my best friend) told me when I announced I was expecting number 2 told me to have an abortion becuase I "Can't handle another kid.". When we recently announced number 4 (or last baby, most likely) My grandpa told me I "need another kid, like a hole in my head.". Gee thanks guys.
When I found out I was pregnant, my sister and mom were thrilled, despite the fact that my boyfriend and I had only been together five months. My dad, however, said something along the lines of 'thank God it's someone other than the ex'. Which I agree with completely, but it was an odd reaction. Though by the first ultrasound they got to see, everyone was on board, and have been fantastic.
My MIL told my hubby that his life was over when we told her we were expecting our 2nd. He was already struggling with the idea of two kids, but a great dad to our first. So why say that. We traveled tons with our oldest, and didn't slow down when we had the second. (Slowed down now, due to job changes and losses, but the youngest is almost 4yr old now.)
Thankfully my parents were thrilled, and so supportive. My dad wanted to see us when I was 8 months pregnant, and couldn't find enough to do around the house for me. I just wanted him to enjoy his grandson and hang out.
From my childless older female manager on Wall Street "i can't believe you weren't on birth control" (while shaking her head)
was too shocked to say anything!!!
I was told your to old to be pregnant only women under 20 should have babies, this from a neighbor in his 80's! really . I was like huh yah still don't talk to him much. We lost the baby about 2 weeks later.
It made what he said hurt even more. what if he was right idk.
That was not the worst one though my mom I almost died with our 2nd and she said don't tell your dad if you get pregnant again ever because he was so upset he almost lost you. Well thank you mother I just lost 2 boys AAI guess how I feel don't matter! Still pissed about that 1 2 years latter. I will never get over it ever. If I do get pregnant again DH will tell her. He knows I will not do it.