Look But Don't Touch...

Let me preface this whole complaint with this... I am enjoying pregnancy this time and I'm looking forward to welcoming a little crying-sleeping-eating-pooper into our home this fall. Okay, with that said...

I simply don't get why perfect strangers feel such complete freedom to touch a pregant belly without permission! I didn't think it was cool ten years ago (yikes, has it been 10 years already?!) and the idea hasn't grown on me.

While shopping at Best Buy today a strange lady (by all accounts) came up and elbowed her way into my personal space placing her left hand on my tummy. I gave her a disapproving look which should have signaled her to BACK UP! Missing the cue, her right hand joined in the fun and began feeling around like she was going to actually prompt some action from inside. As politely as possible I took a step back and gave her the second look that any reasonable person would have accurately interpreted. Maybe she thought I had heartburn? Lady, you can look, but don't touch.

Now easy, everyone... I know it's perfectly harmless and I should be flattered but being handled by strangers just isn't my thing. BUT to all my friends and family who actually know my name...you may certainly touch the belly bump without permission -- that's perfectly welcomed and acceptable. Tiny Heinecke loves the hugs. :)