Belly gropers

[juststarting]

Thankfully I don't have people coming up to me and trying to grab my belly...yet. The whole idea creeps me out, especially with strangers. How did everyone handle it?

[BabyLove1]

I feel kind of lucky almost that it doesn't really bother me... except when it's someone that I totally don't know AT ALL (and yes, that happens) touches me. But for the most part, as long as I know you I really don't care if you touch my stomach.

[ZsaZsa]

I can't help u there...it has only happened with people I know . However, I just so happy to be pg I don't think I'll care:$

[ZsaZsa]

I can't help u there...it has only happened with people I know . However, I just so happy to be pg I don't think I'll care:)

[Tee-Ah]

I have big issues with it and do not like adults (family/friends..whoever) invading my personal space unless I invite them. I have warned my family and told DH to warn his that I do not want it and I will make some sort of remark or feel back at their tummy if they touch mine.

I know this is probably not the most normal as I don't think that many people feel as extreme about it as me---I have a history of abuse and just feel strange with grown adults touching me. I think I send off pretty good "don't touch me vibes" but you never know with some people.

I don't have a problem with little ones touching, it is very different for me but I don't have many kids running around trying to touch me.

[caligirl07]

I must look mean because I've rarely had this problem...

[Songbird_kay]

I am pretty sure I will not have issues with this. I dont think it will bother me. I actually had a friend at church touch my belly already LOL

[tmbg1022]

I must look mean because I've rarely had this problem...

:laugh: Me too!

[macksmom]

I must look mean because I've rarely had this problem...

Yep me too! 3 pregnancies and I can probably count on 1 hand the amount of times this has happened. I don't know if a stranger has EVER done it. It's mostly people I know. Last week my FIL did it! I did not like that.

[Sugar&Spice]

I've had friends and coworkers ask, and I always said yes. It didn't bother me as long as people didn't just lurch at me. But, once I was at a recycling center and I was chatting with the guy who worked there, and his friend whom I'd never met, just reached out and rubbed my belly. It was weird and creepy, even though I knew he meant well. I was so surprised that I didn't even have a chance to step back before he stopped. Needless to say, I left quickly and was more on guard afterward.

[mla]

I've had only one stranger touch my belly this pregnancy. I think I had one or two my last. I'm never sure how to handle it but try to realize that it's just someone trying to engage -- just in a way I'd rather they not. Since it's not anything that happens frequently, I don't have any sort of method or plan to deal with it.

[CoffeeCat]

I really only care if it's a man that would normally not touch me, like...anyone other than my dh, my dad or my brothers. They're about the only men that can touch my belly besides my little man DS :winks: There is one guy at church who isn't a creep but he doesn't get non-verbal "don't hug me" signals well. He's very huggy, even to old people and other men, so it's not a thing he only does to me or women in general, it's just his personality. I avoid being anywhere near him once I'm sticking out, just in case he tries to touch the belly. I've never been touched by random men at a supermarket, though they do like to make comments about me being overdue or carrying twins...:eyebrow:

[Rae_1478]

I just let my family and DH's family. We're all pretty close and that doesn't bother me. It is surprising how many women at work (thankfully they are all women) who reach out to touch my belly. I deal with it by turning my body away from them and they have always retracted their hand before getting to me. The trick is to pretend you don't notice their hand and make the motion look natural like you have a purpose to turn (other than to avoid their hands on your belly!).

Good luck!

[juststarting]

The trick is to pretend you don't notice their hand and make the motion look natural like you have a purpose to turn (other than to avoid their hands on your belly!).

Good luck!

That's a great idea! I'm kind of short so it would be kind of obvious if someone was reaching for me and turning away should be easy. I'm so not looking forward to it but maybe (doubtful) I'll change my mind.