Just like the title says, I try to make it very clear that this is MY baby and MY body, and I am SO tired of people thinking they have some claim over my body BECAUSE of the baby.
For example, the other day a family member of mine asked me to show how big my belly had gotten to my aunt over FaceTime. So I turned to the side and pulled my shirt tight to show the outline. They both then proceeded to tell me to pull my shirt up, and when I said no, they started to yell at me to just pull my shirt up so it’s easier to see.
In literally no other circumstance would an older family member ever ask a woman to pull her shirt up to expose more skin, and in no other circumstance would someone find it appropriate. So why tf do they think it’s okay when you’re pregnant?
Another example is people constantly taking pictures of me and my bump saying they just want to share it with the rest of the family or take “progress pictures” LEAVE ME TF ALONE, why are you taking pictures of me it’s SO weird.