I have to share a little conversation that happened at lunch today between 4 of my kindergarten co-teachers. One decided to tell about and share a picture of some baby she knows that was conceived via IVF. Although she didn't say that- she said he was a "petri dish baby." She then went on to explain that he is a big baby and has extremely pudgy cheeks. Then joked that they left him in the petri dish too long because he was frozen for 5 years and that's why he's so big and pudgy. (At least I
think she was joking). Then imagine laughter around the table at the term "petri dish baby." Finally, picture another co-worker commenting, "Do you think they will
tell him?" (Like it's a frickin' thing to keep
secret.) First co-worker: "I think so."
The final icing on the cake: All of them know that am I currently pregnant with babies through IVF and was sitting at the same table.
I wish was better at quick comments- but I just sat there, I was so shocked. (Then went back to my classroom and immediately called my husband at work to vent about it.)
Another stupid co-worker comment today (but this one pales in comparison): "Are you
sure it's twins?"
Um, no. I just thought it would be fun to spread that around. Sure
.On to better things:- Less than 24 hours until we see our precious miracles
- Less than 10 PIO shots- single digits!!!
13 comments:
OMG!!!! I would have really gone off on them. Yet another reason to avoid the teacher's lounge. Ha! I have been learning that lesson lately as well, but can't blog about it because my co-worker reads.
Just ignore them. They're dumb-asses. What insensitive biddies!!!!!
People are so insensitive...that was absolutely ridiculous!!
Hope work is going well other than that!
complete assholes.
Most people are bigger idiots than we typically realize. Ugh. I still answer crazy questions about IVF even after explaining it in layman's terms to family and friends - they simply don't understand it (and that's not their fault in and of itself). But when they say stupid things because they don't understand it...look out, unbridled rage. My MIL said the other day that it's a shame my husband didn't have kids when he was younger, before being diagnosed with MFI. Really? When he was an undiagnosed MFI infertile, and married to his ex-wife, you mean? Thanks, that's not only unhelpful but also retarded. Oh, and another relative is convinced we'll eventually have twins because it runs in the family. On the paternal side. Genius. Just remember that no matter how idiotic people can be, YOU GOT YOUR MIRACLES. So you win!
Those are some of the most insensitive comments I've ever heard! How inconsiderate! But all that matters is that you have your little miracles! Post a pic of the cashews once you get it.
Hiow funny. I read somewhere that 1 out of every 8 childern is the product of IVF. Don't know where that number came from. But in 2006 a study was released that revealed there are 3 million IVF children in the world. I am sure that the number is only higher now. You should tell you co worker that her classroom of 30 childern probably has 3-4 IVF babies in it.
I was also thinking about your co worker that asked you if you were sure it was twins. Really not that strange of a comment. Most normal pregnant women don't see a dr until about week 12 and only have one ultrasound at week 16-20. Only if the uterus is rising faster than it should be at week 12 will a dr order an ultrasound to confirm or deny multi babies. I am shocked and amazed at "normal" pregnant women. Today I will have my 6th ultrasound and I am only a little more than 10 weeks. My BFF is a little more than 12 weeks, just had her first ob/gyn appointment and hasn't seen her baby yet!
Gotta love co-workers, especially ignorant ones! Ugh. Don't you just hate all the insensitive and ignorant comments that people make in regard to infertility? Good luck with your appt. tomorrow!
People are so ridiculous and clueless. It was a dumb enough conversation but the fact that they KNEW you went through IVF and were still having that convo in front of you makes it ten times worse. So annoying. On a happier note, yay for seeing the babies again soon and yay for no more shots very soon!!!!
WOW, I never knew people could be so dumb and heartless. Of course you are going to tell your babies you had them through IVF. It isn't something to be embarrased of! You are going to sit them down someday and explain how much you wanted to be parents and how much you loved them even before they were conceived. LOL, I'm not 100% sure but that is how I envision that I would tell my babies after we conceive them regardless if it is on clomid, IUI or IVF.
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OMG, how amazingly insensitive! Wow. Bitches. It's gotta be jealousy.
Be sure to post pics of your sweet ones for us! :)
People are out right stupid and ignorant! But what finally matters is that you are getting what you have dreamt off! BTW one other count down is that you are soon going to be in to the 100's (days to go!) :)
I'm so sorry. People can be so insensitive, it's so sad. :( Yay for being in single digits for the PIO shots!!!
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