Spinoff to pregnancy dos/don'ts

I've been laughing to myself all day at the thought of a seat warmer being able to "melt" a mucus plug. I thought it might be fun to share the craziest old wives tales or dos/don'ts given to you by well-meaning, but crazy, people in your lives.

For instance, a co-worker told me that I had to watch out for gestational diabetes when I told her I was pregnant. Her reasoning? "Well, because you are heavier, your pancreas is larger. And as the baby grows, he/she will push on the pancreas and that causes the diabetes."

This was a MOTHER, too. Someone who gave birth in 2009.

Mind you, I did wind up being diagnosed with GD ... but I would NEVER in a million years share that with her, lest she think she was in some way correct!

What are some crazy warnings you've been given?

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My family dog died a little over a month ago.

He came to our office daily where I work with my father. When it happened, we were all very sad I was sitting at my desk crying.

One of the guys who works back here told me that I needed to stop crying because I would "hurt the baby with my tears".

I wanted to d*ck punch him.

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No vacuuming! Not that I'm complaining. DH can do it. But that is insane to me. Also, no reaching for things! Heaven forbid!

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My best friend's husband's wife had some crazy stories.
First off... she's a nut! Whenever they have parties I have to laugh talking to her. We were prego around the same time when I was prego with DS a couple of years ago.
I don't know what OB she was seeing, but the man seemed to be on something and probably got his degree online or something
here's some things I remember -
- she was told not to give up smoking b/c the baby is already addicted to the niccotine so the baby may go into withdrawl (said her OB instructed her to keep smoking cigs)
- she was told she had a little Va-jay jay hole so she was getting a sched c-section from day 1. (DH and I laugh at this b/c can you imagine how little her DH is if she can't get anything big in there) Oh, and hello... women's bodies are supposed to dialate
- she thought that since she didn't drink at all and was told 1 cup a day was fine she got drunk at a party b/c she didn't drink during all the pregnancy (doesn't mean you can drink 9 months worth)

There's some other crazy ones, but these stuck out. I always loved hearing stories
She was lucky her DS was fine and healthy

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Well, according to my DH, when we are - he thinks we are squishing the baby! Drives me crazy!!

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Posted by EricaAlt

My best friend's husband's wife had some crazy stories.
First off... she's a nut! Whenever they have parties I have to laugh talking to her. We were prego around the same time when I was prego with DS a couple of years ago.
I don't know what OB she was seeing, but the man seemed to be on something and probably got his degree online or something
here's some things I remember -
- she was told not to give up smoking b/c the baby is already addicted to the niccotine so the baby may go into withdrawl (said her OB instructed her to keep smoking cigs)
- she was told she had a little Va-jay jay hole so she was getting a sched c-section from day 1. (DH and I laugh at this b/c can you imagine how little her DH is if she can't get anything big in there) Oh, and hello... women's bodies are supposed to dialate
- she thought that since she didn't drink at all and was told 1 cup a day was fine she got drunk at a party b/c she didn't drink during all the pregnancy (doesn't mean you can drink 9 months worth)

There's some other crazy ones, but these stuck out. I always loved hearing stories
She was lucky her DS was fine and healthy

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My friend once told me that babies have gills when they are in the womb & the gills close up b/f they are born.


yeah...sure they do

When I questioned her, her response was...wait for it......................

"Well how else do you expect them to breath?"


I kid you not, by the way, we were 25 when she tried convincing me of this

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my MIL is on my case that I need to eat for 2!! I hate this. your not eating for 2

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Posted by MrsKR88

Posted by EricaAlt

My best friend's husband's wife had some crazy stories.
First off... she's a nut! Whenever they have parties I have to laugh talking to her. We were prego around the same time when I was prego with DS a couple of years ago.
I don't know what OB she was seeing, but the man seemed to be on something and probably got his degree online or something
here's some things I remember -
- she was told not to give up smoking b/c the baby is already addicted to the niccotine so the baby may go into withdrawl (said her OB instructed her to keep smoking cigs)
- she was told she had a little Va-jay jay hole so she was getting a sched c-section from day 1. (DH and I laugh at this b/c can you imagine how little her DH is if she can't get anything big in there) Oh, and hello... women's bodies are supposed to dialate
- she thought that since she didn't drink at all and was told 1 cup a day was fine she got drunk at a party b/c she didn't drink during all the pregnancy (doesn't mean you can drink 9 months worth)

There's some other crazy ones, but these stuck out. I always loved hearing stories
She was lucky her DS was fine and healthy

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OOOhh can I play?

I was told that I could not be in the room with a poinsettia, that it would kill the baby! OMG I was mortified as she went through my MIL's house and brought them all outside!



and one from AFTER the baby was born. . . . .


Do you know how many people asked me if she opened her eyes yet?! SHE IS NOT A KITTEN!!!!!



OH And every time I cried, my mom would tell me to pump and dump my milk - b/c the tears would "sour" it for the baby! LOL

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I LOVE THESE!

Please, keep them coming, ladies!

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Posted by Tilde

and one from AFTER the baby was born. . . . .


Do you know how many people asked me if she opened her eyes yet?! SHE IS NOT A KITTEN!!!!!

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My MIL told me not to vacuum. No complaints here! DH vacuums every weekend now, no questions asked!

And DH is a little weird about having sex cuz he feels like hes knocking on the baby's door!

And I just love listening to everyone tell me how I'm carrying and what I'm craving, I still have my beauty, and barely any morning sickness, etc - I'm having a _____. Oh yea? Well I guess we'll just have to wait until September to find out!

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Posted by codybear

Posted by Tilde

and one from AFTER the baby was born. . . . .


Do you know how many people asked me if she opened her eyes yet?! SHE IS NOT A KITTEN!!!!!

This is GREAT!!!

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i was told not to drink anything steaming hot because it would cause my insides to get too hot.

probably the same person who started the seat heater rumor!

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Posted by Tilde

and one from AFTER the baby was born. . . . .


Do you know how many people asked me if she opened her eyes yet?! SHE IS NOT A KITTEN!!!!!

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I have been putting hotsauce on EVERYTHING lately and my sister just told me my baby is going to be born with horns

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ahhh my story is similar to yours in a way.

i had a coworker tell me I was going to get gestational diabetes because I was drinking a cup of caffeine free soda.

Another day she saw me eat a piece of chocolate and again I was told I was going to get GD.

I did get GD... but it's NOT at all because of that cup of soda or that piece of chocolate!! Needless to say, I don't want her to know I got GD.

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Posted by julesrbf

Posted by MrsJFG

My friend once told me that babies have gills when they are in the womb & the gills close up b/f they are born.

OMG!!!

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Posted by Lisagail55

And I just love listening to everyone tell me how I'm carrying and what I'm craving, I still have my beauty, and barely any morning sickness, etc - I'm having a _____. Oh yea? Well I guess we'll just have to wait until September to find out!

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Posted by MrsP

Posted by Lisagail55

And I just love listening to everyone tell me how I'm carrying and what I'm craving, I still have my beauty, and barely any morning sickness, etc - I'm having a _____. Oh yea? Well I guess we'll just have to wait until September to find out!

I love this one! I just smile and nod. As if the way I look is going to determine if I'm having a boy or girl! Ridic!

Here's a strange one: DH got a foot spa for his birthday. (One of those little baths you put your feet in.) And I was so excited about using it but my mom and MIL both said I can't use it because I might go into labor. Seriously!?! I'm using it when I'm home alone then!

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Posted by julesrbf

I've been laughing to myself all day at the thought of a seat warmer being able to "melt" a mucus plug. I thought it might be fun to share the craziest old wives tales or dos/don'ts given to you by well-meaning, but crazy, people in your lives.

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Just got off the phone with my MIL and she said I should buy bright-colored clothing because the color I wear affects the baby's mood.