I realize that I've used this title already on a previous post, but I'll use it again in subsequent entries when I feel the need. OK here's my, "WHAT THE FREAK!" of the week.
Four times in the last month random friends of mine have asked me if I'm going to have any more kids.
I don't know why this bothers me, only that WHAT BUSINESS IS MY RE PRODUCTIVITY OF YOURS? (Said in an exasperated almost whiny voice, not a pissed way) That's all. Truth is I may or may not at times think I would like to have more kids. But when I have to go into a lengthy discussion about health insurance or my miscarriage then by the end of it I'm annoyed. Why do I feel like that single question pushes me into thinking that if I don't have 3 or more children I'm not fulfilling my role of motherhood. It's like we aren't a real family until then! I swear. C'mon people.
So, please if you're going to ask someone that question STOP and think about the reason why you're asking that question. Does it matter? Do you like to see miserable pregnant women? There really are better questions to ask, don't you think? Can I get an amen?
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Sorry for asking you that.
In all that rambling you never answered the question. Are you?
Angela still gets hit up after 4 kids. We have an easy answer though, she got her tubes tied. Ha Ha Ha suckers. No more babies coming out of that lady. ~Erik
I think the only worse question is "When are you going to have kids?" I don't know why it's anybody's business when you're going to or how many kids you're going to have. I think two is a perfectly fine number of kids and you should never have to explain why you're not having more. Screw them and screw Utah.
Guess it's better than being asked when your due and you're not even pregnant. OUCH!
Most of the time it is an innocent question. No it isn't anyone's business really but I've been curious and asked that question before. There were no other strings attached, no judgment implied in the question...just curious. I get asked that still and I have six kids. It doesn't bother me. Sometimes I think they are just checking to see if we're (the hubby and I) gonna try to single handedly re-populate the planet. Too Funny!
Amen!
Amen! I "only" have 3!! and my twins are hitting that age where others are wondering too......and everyone here is pregnant, so why not me huh? The thing is, most people dont think about it before they ask, because they dont really want the real answer. I can only guess what faces would look like if I told them the truth!!:) Maybe I will sometime, when its the wronng time of the month, and the attitude aligns.
AMEN, I have my four and people still ask me if I am going to have more, What the freak?
Personally I think its just a conversation starter and yes, YOU'RE MORMON. Its just part of the good ol culture no matter where you live, Utah or Alaska. Babies are like puppies...everyone loves them! Changing the subject without an answer may get your point across.
Erik's comment is hilarious! It's worse when you're an older single living in UTAH! I tell people 30 in Utah is the new 50. WHO are you dating? You'll be next! Sheri Dew! I knew this one person....=) Neverending, I suppose, no matter your stage in life. =)
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