As you're working with her, the 'fun' ways are probably less appropriate .... but you can always just say that you don't really appreciate people touching your stomach <<though if she really likes it herself, tell her you're happy to pat hers on a daily basis >>

 

I had this happen to me for the first time the other day!! Admittedly just by an aunt who I didn't actually mind doing it, but I do think, they wouldn't do it if you weren't pregnant, so why does it suddenly become acceptable when you're pregnant?! I also won't appreciate it from uninvited individuals

As for what to say, maybe just make a joke of it or lie and say you've got sore skin (from stretch marks perhaps?) or something like that? Or, simply say 'I'm sorry, it's nothing personal, I just don't like my belly being touched', particularly if she does it more than once.

 

I'm a big fan of reciprocity. You touch me inappropriately, I touch you inappropriately. If someone you don't like thrusts their hand out at your stomach, grab their boob (female) or crotch (male). They won't do it again and might even get an idea of how inappropriate they were being.

Unfortunately, nobody touches my bump so I haven't had the opportunity to do it! I'm a little disappointed!

 

Hit her hand away, she won't do it again lol! Why do people think it's ok?? It's beyond me?!
Mrs c x

 

My mil has touched my belly in both my pregnancies even though i have asker her not to, to be fair i think she just forgets. I would pre empty it, sway the conversation towards ladies being pregnant and then say you would hate it if someone touched your bump.  Then if she goes on to touch your belly remind her that you don't like it, and then if she continues just be straight with her, remember you don't really like her anyway so no love lost.

 

My best friend had twins last year and she said that once when a colleague asked her if she could feel the babies kick she told them, sure, but because of the way they're lying you'll have to stick you hand down my pants.... She makes me bowl honestly, she get the 'ohhh were they ivf babies' question alot too and she just makes crap up depending on her mood, she once told a random stranger that they were a government experiment on cloning superhuman soldiers and that she was impregnated with Borg sperm.... She cracks me up! Love it!!!! People have no ideas when I comes to boundaries, I'd be quite prepared to tell the woman you don't like that youve never found her particularly supportive and that you don't eat her bad energy any where near your baby, but that's just me, I have zero tolerance!

X
Ducky

 

you need some kind of comedy buzzer in your pocket that you could activate that squeals 'Ouch!' in a tiny voice...

 

Lmao, love it goldbunny

 

Loving these replies, thanks so much ladies! I wonder how long it will be before I get to try one of these :-D

Xx

 

Wannabe, when I had someone touch my bump unexpectedly a few weeks ago, I told them that the baby was so small that they were actually stroking my bloated intestines and stomach.  I said it as a joke but after seeing the reaction I think it would put people off!