Sometimes it’s so funny that people don’t realise the obvious. I was in Kolkata last year before my baby was born. I was 7 months pregnant when my uncle left us for the heavenly abode. It was a moment of shock for most of us since he was one of the nicest men around and loved by everyone – young or old. We held a prayer meet and funeral according to Hindu rites where many dropped by because my uncle was quite famous amongst his peers.
I was already tired and exhausted with his loss, the funeral and my health. I was sitting down quietly at a corner not wanting to talk to many people. At this time one of the distant family relative came and asked how I was, when I came from Bangalore, why my husband didn’t come and other rubbish.
She also said – you have become full ‘ginni’ (Bengali term for expert wife). You have become very fat, husband is showering you with love!
I could only give a blank dry smile. But inside I wanted to scream – ARE YOU BLIND???
Carrying a baby is no joke and people do put on weight. Why is it so difficult for people to see the obvious?
I laugh over it now, but that time I wanted to answer back!
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5 comments
Trust me when I say this experience is unpleasant but better than the reverse – when someone asks you, 'when are you due'? and you're NOT pregnant. I never wore that dress again.
this 'you have become so fat' by relatives gets me too. And it wasn't the right moment to mention that. Glad you can laugh it off now.
A Whimsical Medley
Twinkle Eyed Traveller
There have been people I've seen where I've wondered if they are overweight or pregnant, but I would NEVER go make a comment about either one. It's just rude.
~Ninja Minion Patricia Lynne aka Patricia Josephine~
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Patricia Lynne, Indie Author
True that! Are people blind as well as stupid? Can be all the more annoying when you are already self-conscious about the weight gain!
@KalaRavi16 from
Relax-N-Rave
Ha ha..!! That was a pretty good one!
I hope people learn this soon.. But you know, they won't! They never do!
Cheers
Geets