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ONEmoreBABY
LIF Infant
Member since 10/11 330 total posts
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erica
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When coworkers get nosey...
How would you comment if a coworker or boss asked you if this pregnancy was planned?
What is the best, tactful way of answering this question if you don't want to come out with a direct yes or no answer?
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Posted 10/20/11 8:30 AM  |
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Bella01
LIF Adult
Member since 5/11 3708 total posts
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Mama
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Re: When coworkers get nosey...
please don't get me started on nosey co-workers! 
When I get asked that question, I responded OF COURSE....what I feel like saying is Mind your own freakin' business!
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| Posted 10/20/11 8:40 AM |
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Alexandra17
Keep It Positive
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Alexandra (ali)
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Re: When coworkers get nosey...
I think people have no filter and totally forget what it was like for them to be asked such personal things. I really hope that is the case because I have been asked that as well.
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| Posted 10/20/11 8:45 AM |
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skinny
3 boys and a princess!
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Re: When coworkers get nosey...
Even if it wasn't, I would just say,
"Oh we always knew we wanted another."
Something like that.
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| Posted 10/20/11 8:47 AM |
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ONEmoreBABY
LIF Infant
Member since 10/11 330 total posts
Name:
erica
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Re: When coworkers get nosey...
Posted by skinny
Even if it wasn't, I would just say,
"Oh we always knew we wanted another."
Something like that.
this is good, thanks. it's tactful yet doesn't give too many details.
I hate people, some people are so rude.
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| Posted 10/20/11 8:56 AM |
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july4mrsO
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Jess
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Re: When coworkers get nosey...
I never understood people asking this. It's none of their business! Sheesh. A friend of mine asked this, so I told her yes since we're close and I don't mind. But I wouldn't know how to respond to a coworker 
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| Posted 10/20/11 9:00 AM |
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Bella01
LIF Adult
Member since 5/11 3708 total posts
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Mama
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Re: When coworkers get nosey...
Posted by july4mrsO
I never understood people asking this. It's none of their business! Sheesh. A friend of mine asked this, so I told her yes since we're close and I don't mind. But I wouldn't know how to respond to a coworker
exactly...what do you say no, it wasn't planned...I mean really!
I hate people that put you on the spot.
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| Posted 10/20/11 9:03 AM |
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MamaPapaBear
my little girl
Member since 1/11 2045 total posts
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Re: When coworkers get nosey...
I can't believe some people ask this question. NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!! And also, if it wasn't, would it be any less loved? Of course not!
Thankfully no one has asked.
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| Posted 10/20/11 9:03 AM |
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WenRC
Happiness is...
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Re: When coworkers get nosey...
I got the same questions. I was also asked "What was ***'s reaction?" or "Is *** excited?"
Like ***** ? do they expect me to say "No"?
I started answering sarcastically, like I should hope so... he helped make it!
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| Posted 10/20/11 10:03 AM |
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Lara&Aidansmommy
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Re: When coworkers get nosey...
Posted by MamaPapaBear
I can't believe some people ask this question. NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!! And also, if it wasn't, would it be any less loved? Of course not!
Thankfully no one has asked.
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| Posted 10/20/11 11:41 AM |
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alli3131
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Allison
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Re: When coworkers get nosey...
I would just answer the question but then again I am open about most things. Most of my co-workers knew about my infertility treatments.
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| Posted 10/20/11 11:45 AM |
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Lucky2008
LIF Adult
Member since 5/08 1005 total posts
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Chris
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Re: When coworkers get nosey...
one of DH's coworkers asked him that question when he announced we were PG and he responded in a joking way "that's a bit personal but yes, we planned it", he said it was enough to let her and let others around know not to ask the question again. I don't know if I would have said what he did but nobody asked me that question because anyone close enough to me knew about my IF journey.
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| Posted 10/20/11 11:51 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: When coworkers get nosey...
I think it's something people blurt out but don't really realize what they're asking.
"Are you asking me if I was having sex recreation-ally or with a purpose?"
if it was a boss, I'd tread lightly & ignore the question by asking him/her something about work.
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| Posted 10/20/11 12:14 PM |
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smooney
Hidey Ho!
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Re: When coworkers get nosey...
be vague and tactful, something like "oh you know, we believe things happen for a reason!" or smile and avoid the question- "we are very happy with how things worked out."
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| Posted 10/20/11 5:25 PM |
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sunni2552
LIF Adolescent
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Re: When coworkers get nosey...
i once read the best comeback for unsolicited questions is to sorta turn it around on the person and ask them "why are you asking?" i think it sorta stumps most nosey people and sorta shuts them up....
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| Posted 10/20/11 6:42 PM |
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nessa09
LIF Toddler
Member since 2/09 469 total posts
Name:
Vanessa
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Re: When coworkers get nosey...
whats odd is that I find the people who ask this most often are people I barely know, so it makes it even stranger.
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| Posted 10/20/11 7:39 PM |
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thepinkhouse
LIF Infant
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Re: When coworkers get nosey...
HMMMMM......this just made me angry for you. I probably wouldn't answer the question simply because no matter what I say where I work, people think what they want anyway.
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| Posted 10/20/11 7:42 PM |
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