People's reaction to The Announcement - Suggestions?

[Toomanytoomany]

We found out last week we are having #6. It was hard enough dealing with ignorant comments from people with #5. I'm feeling stupid enough getting caught out as it is.

I am really nervous about what people are going to say, and I have really no idea how to deal with inappropriate comments, particularly at work.

I'm thinking I should alternate between the icy stare, "That's a really inappropriate comment," or "That's really none of your business".

I'd be interested to hear how other people might have approached this issue.

[Muppity]

I would say "I will be sure to tell the child that when they are older" Or "you must be confusing me with someone who cares what you think"

Bugger them - it is really none of their business.

[The[cookie]Doctor]

Firstly, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Good on you, very brave to be taking the plunge with number seven, i totally applaud you!
Not really sure what to say, but "care factor: zero" (oh how very adolescent), has always been a favourite of mine.

[Nelle]

Congratulations! Both my parents come from families of 7 kids, and big families are so much fun!

People just say those things because of ignorance and they have nothing better to say. Perhaps just point out 'oh we don't view children as a burden, we see them as a blessing, so we feel really lucky to be expecting another!'

So 'oh you'll have your hands full!' Say, 'yes, we're really looking forward to it' - or a favourite of mine 'we'd rather full hands over empty hands any day'.

All the best with your pregnancy, people have been having large families for many many years! (perhaps point that out too :P)

[Toomanytoomany]

Congratulations! Both my parents come from families of 7 kids, and big families are so much fun!

People just say those things because of ignorance and they have nothing better to say. Perhaps just point out 'oh we don't view children as a burden, we see them as a blessing, so we feel really lucky to be expecting another!'

So 'oh you'll have your hands full!' Say, 'yes, we're really looking forward to it' - or a favourite of mine 'we'd rather full hands over empty hands any day'.

All the best with your pregnancy, people have been having large families for many many years! (perhaps point that out too :P)

It's so nice to hear the word "congratulations"! I've spent this week freaking out - but I'm having a baby... that's a good thing!

It *is* nice having a large family. Our five kids are fairly spread out in age, and it's a lot of fun, particularly at Christmas and other times like that. There will be nineteen years between this baby and the eldest. (That makes me sound very old - I'm only thirty eight!)

These suggestions are helpful. It is just so amazing what people will say about a pregnant woman, isn't it?

[aussienic]

Congrats

When we fell preg with number 4 ( I had 3 boys) All we heard was.. oh going back for that girl are you yada yada. Eventually my husband turned around and said no.. We are hoping to finally get one we like.. Or we stuffed up the first 3 thought we might give it another shot

Hoping for a happy and healthy Pregnancy