Parents of big families...I need GOOD come backs for idiots!

[asher]

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I like that.

Along with "Surely you didn't mean to just say that out loud?"

Debira ~ hehe no problem. It's a long list of siggy!

The boys are thrilled b/c this is the tie breaker baby and boys won! Woot! hehe

 

[Chicabee19]

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[chickiebaby]

Asher, congratulations! I especially loved Pat's suggestion, right up top, about staring dumbfounded at the rude dude or dudette in question, for a good ten seconds, and then just shaking your head and walking away. That oughta do it!

I got some of this when I was pregnant with my youngest - seems like three in the Northeast equals four or five everywhere else in people's minds! maybe due to housing costs? I dunno - anyway, the best answer we came up with when jerks asked if it was "on purpose or not" in front of the other kids, was simply to put our arms around the children and say how much we loved them and how delighted anyone would be to have more once they knew our kids. Usually shut people up. But still like Pat's answer best.

Congrats to you!

 

[MissPrissy]

Congrats, Cindy !!

 

[CountryMom]

Congrats!!

I have three kids and had comments also. Can't believe that with only three kids. Anyhow, the only comeback I have ever had that laid a man low was the age old "You know the Doctor can give you something so that you don't get that way..." Yes, I was pregnant with my third and the man who told me this happen to be about 300 pounds. I simply told him that he should talk and maybe it was time he saw his Doctor as I patted his stomach. He wasn't very happy after that. LOL

 

[Acre of Blessings]

Just tell them you found out your having triplets and stand back and watch.

Tell them you won a pie eating contest.

Or you could tell them that you ate the Thanksgiving turkey.

People like that really bug me. Hope all goes well, but in the end just remember, this is between you, your husband and your kids....not anyone else.

 

[cheeze]

staring dumbfounded at the rude dude or dudette in question, for a good ten seconds, and then just shaking your head and walking away.


Read the rules. If you cannot be courteous, then refrain from posting. Trolling is against the rules, as is questioning moderation.

 

[CityGirlintheCountry]

You could always say that you are single-handedly trying to re-populate the planet with polite people. That you've given up on most of the population and that you clearly are just going to have to raise some yourownself. You could even launch off into details (like raising children that know when a question is inappropriate, that know when to keep their opinions to themselves, etc.)

Good luck and congrats!

 

[Quail_Antwerp]

We just had baby number five in July.

Congratulations!!!

Now, five was a surprise for us, but we gladly welcomed him. We didn't care one way or the other, so it was not a big deal. BUT when I was expecting number 4 I actually had a lady ask me, "What are you going to do? I just feel sooo bad for you! But you know I won't suggest an abortion..." WHAT?!! And we were standing IN CHURCH!!! I just calmly replied, have a baby! rotfl

With our newest addition, I didn't tell anyone until I was too obvious to hide it. I think I was about 6 months. Then another local lady, who works at the local grocery, when I was checking through her register kept looking at my face, then my stomach, back to my face, etc. Exasperated, I said, "Yes, we are having another."

Incredulous, she exlaims, "Why????!"

Uh, because I am married????

DH was waiting for me in the car. When I told him, in tears I might add, what she said, he marched back in the store, and well, I can't type here what he said to her!

 

[justusnak]

First let me say.....CONGRATS!!!!!! Woohoo! Another little life!!
Now, for the ones that say.." Do you know what causes this" Just look them straight in the eyes...and say.." Yes, God does" Or..." yes...love of family" We only had 4 children, but still got the horrible comments. Just relish in the joy of another little one!!