We are delightfully pregnant with #2, however I have now received 3 comments (from different people) of "I bet the next baby wont be so easy" or words to that effect

How Charming - bag my unborn baby before its born why don't you?

DS has been a pretty chilled out happy kid since he arrived in this world, however like all babies, its not all cuteness and perfection. In fairness compared to some I guess we've had no real issues with sleeping, eating, behaviour etc etc. However we've had massive issues with health and development - DS was diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia and spent 6 months in a brace (yeah that was REAL easy ), he has tone and feet issues so we have constantly had physio, pediatrician and podiatrist appointments so I really really begrudge these comments. Also, both our babies have been conceived via IVF after much heartbreak, so begrudging us any happiness or thinking we now should have a challenging child is just frankly mean!!

Everyone has their challenges and I find it quite insulting that because some small minded people feel that you only deserve one 'easy' child, that your next one will be/should be a nightmare - seriously? Bugger off!!

I also find this to be just a generally horrible thing to say to a happy expectant mother - way to go to burst my bubble of complete happiness.

The next person that says this is going to feel my wrath. I am completely prepared to say something along the lines of "That's a very mean and insensitive thing to say, we've had many challenges even getting pregnant and you feel my innocent unborn child will be difficult do you? I would have thought Congratulations was a more appropriate thing to say" (ok a bit long winded but you get the idea!!)

Vent over, I'm heading back to Happy-Expectant-My-Baby-Will-Be-Perfect Land now