[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ally Cat's Mommy
[B]I have put on a load of weight since we moved to Bahrain, and about 14 months ago someone who I hadn't seen for a while patted my tummy and asked when I am due I still get upset thinking about it

Somebody did that to me last week, and I've actually LOST weight! I was in tears! I'm not big - only a size 10. That's not that big, is it? She patted my belly and said "congratulations".

You wouldn't want to hurt the kitty's feelings that way.