Pregnancy etiquette...

[Catlady711]

I think that being pregnant is the most natural thing in the world and it would be a sin to be ashamed of your "baby bump".
Then again I don't understand why that would make anyone any more uncomfortable then seeing a girl baring her midriff or a guy walking around like a thug with his pants around his knees ???

I tend to agree with pregnancy being natural and a person should be ashamed of it. I do think etiquette for appropriate place and time for baring your belly should be considered. I also think their is a trend among some women that think a pregnant belly is sexy and I know their are some men that find that to be true. So it's possible the lady was a single mom trolling for a boyfriend or future hubby by showing her belly or just found it attractive to display, who knows?

I personally am uncomfortable with pregnant bellies showing in public, and non pregnant girls bare midriff and those kids (or plumbers) walking around with their pants around their knees showing their undies or parts of their butt I'd rather not see. I think it's not in good taste and should be covered but that's my own personal opinion.

[Scooter's Mom]

As someone who can't have kids for medical reasons, it would make me uncomfortable. I think about it all the time, having a pregnant belly shoved at me would not help. But that's just MY situation not others.

Another etiquette question...
My co-worker has a 3 year old daughter. She's pregnant with a boy, due in February. She's ranting about "Who is going to give me my shower?" I thought you only got 1 shower? Is it proper to have one for each pregnancy?

[CathyBogart]

I don't think it's something to be ashamed of, but I don't want to see it.

[Catlady711]

Another etiquette question...
My co-worker has a 3 year old daughter. She's pregnant with a boy, due in February. She's ranting about "Who is going to give me my shower?" I thought you only got 1 shower? Is it proper to have one for each pregnancy?

I know alot of people who have a shower for each pregnancy. Whether it's proper etiquite to have more than one is debatable I guess.

However someone walking around asking people to hold a shower for them is in poor taste in my opinion, kinda like asking 'hey one of you get something organzied so I can get free stuff ok?' It's just not acceptable in my book, but that's just me.

[Edwina's Secretary]

I am making this up but if I said..."I think having breasts is the most natural thing and I am very proud of my breasts. And do you know how hot my breasts get in the summer? So I am going to go shopping with my breasts bare."

Or a man says I think the most natural thing in the world, and something I am very proud of is my...........................

Or...buttocks or...whatever bits you want to name.

What's the difference?

I think some parts of the body are, in our culture covered. (and that goes for butt cracks too!)

[lizbud]

I think it's rude & crude to display yourself like that in public. The way
she dresses at home is her business but, it's not in public. She can be just
as proud (or whatever) in proper clothing. A lightweight summer top is just
as cool as exposed skin. IMO.

[RICHARD]

Or a man says I think the most natural thing in the world, and something I am very proud of is my...........................

I guess it is kinda wierd to be proud of something so ugly, even thought it's half of the "where life begins" equation.

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Any ladies,

When your plumbing gets clogged you'll be praying to see buttcrack.

Running into a plumber's pants.

[cyber-sibes]

I personally am uncomfortable with pregnant bellies showing in public, and non pregnant girls bare midriff and those kids (or plumbers) walking around with their pants around their knees showing their undies or parts of their butt I'd rather not see. I think it's not in good taste and should be covered but that's my own personal opinion.

What she said!
I honestly don't get the current trend for skin-tight pregnancy clothes either , but at least it's covered.

[critter crazy]

I would never do that! at home, sure, in public absolutely not!!

[catnapper]

All I could think of is how chilly it got all of the sudden.... why show off a bare belly in October when its chilly?!? I can kind of understand in August when its awful outside, but a chilly October afternoon? I think not. I was wearing sweats and such yesterday... showing off skin anywhere wasn't in the wardrobe plan for the afternoon. Even my ankles were fully covered in nice cushy socks

I also hate to see anyone's belly (and butt crack ) I was thrilled when I saw the longer shirts coming into style. Even more thrilled to hear high-waisted pants are coming back in too. Just because they're comfortable with their body doesn't mean everyone else is!

[sumbirdy]

My ex-SIL used to do that when she was pregnant with Nathan. She thought she was sexy and wanted every guy to see her (even though she was married) and she had one of the nastiest pregnant bellies I have ever seen. (I've seen quite a few and never thought they were really gross, and then I seen hers)
Personally, I don't like to see them out in public and I would never do it.

[ilovemypup]

I'm sorry.. I just can't see it..It freaks me out...a person growing inside of you.. eek!I think that when you are pregnant with a baby that its a very.. erm..personal thing (the baby bump )

[moosmom]

I think that when you are pregnant with a baby that its a very.. erm..personal thing (the baby bump )

Absolutely!!!

[jackie]

Haha, you should come over her if something like a bare pregnant belly makes you uncomfortable.

I work on the beach and see men, women, and children of all ages and sizes in thongs everyday. A 90 year old man in a red thong, GROSS, a pregnant woman's belly? Pah, bring it on.

[moosmom]

Jackie,

I'm SURE that's a sight to see!!! The big, old burly guy, beer belly hanging over his thong??? GGGGGGAAAAARRRRROOOOOSSSSSSSSS!!!!

What I really wanted to say to that girl was, "Put that thing away, will ya??"