Big ol' butt

Why is it that the moment you break the news that you're "expecting" do all the women in the office feel they have the right to comment on your physique???

I broke the news at work this past week. In truth, I should have done this 2 weeks ago, but I've been so busy that I didn't get a chance. So, as a result many had strong suspicions. Kindly, no one said anything; however, I was given enough knowing looks in the halls.

So, as I started with my telling. I got a nod, then a knowing smile, following by me asking the question "You suspected?" And it was at this point that they'd share "how" they knew. Here's a smattering of the comments I received:

"You just weren't yourself. Your skin was so sallow and dull." (so I'm damn ugly)

"You weren't dressing the same. You used to always come in tailored outfits." (so I guess I'm just a big, ol' slob now)

"You have this svelt, fit physique. And, well, lately you just weren't." (wow, backhanded comment or what?)

"The tell was all in your face. Honey, it just got so big." (the very previous day, after a long consultation with my mirror, Mr. Oh and I agreed that I had yet to gain weight in my face! I guess I can't trust him anymore!)

And, my favourite that literally broke my spirits and had me wondering if I was just another disillusioned woman who claims "I just gained it in my belly" when in truth you'd think they were carrying a second child in their backside.

"Oh, honey, do you think this is news to me. I've been watching your big ol' butt walking past my desk for weeks. It just gets bigger every day!" (This, after weeks of speed walking on the highest incline on the treadmill, doing squats daily, and sitting in Utkatasana (chair pose) whenever I get a chance!)

For the record I have gained a whopping 4lbs, which leads me to wonder, what will they say - to my face - when I'm up 35lbs??