Why is that always their first assumption???

Is it possible that they were just teasing you? I've never asked any woman if she was pregnant just because of a comment they made. Heck, I don't even ask them when they are pregnant! Okay, so there was one time, but it was a girl that I saw on a regular basis and I had noticed a bump on her tummy getting bigger and bigger month after month. I felt embarrassed and foolish for asking, because it was pretty obvious, but I took a chance anyway. It turned out she was 8 months pregnant. And no, no ones ever assumed I was pregnant when I wasn't. They do however assume I'm on my period if I'm cranky though!

I might say it in a joking manner to someone, but not unless I knew they would laugh it off. I would not just assume you were pregnant just because you are tired. There are lots of reasons to be tired all the time. Heck, I am tired all the time.

Sometimes I think people love to jump to conclusions over everything and were perhaps hoping for some interesting news? I've gotten that a million times out of my mother before I was ever seeing anyone as a teenager that was all that came out of her mouth, no af yet? must be pg? Oh yes mother can't get a guy to kiss me and I'm pregnant... must be some sort of immaculate conception huh? Anywho just don't let it bother you. People love to gossip and that's just how it is. And if I may mention since you do have 5 kids maybe that's the first thing that comes to mind instead of you having issues with a child, pms, or doing alot more than you are used to ya know? When a friend or two of mine would say "I've got news..." I always knew what it was usually Don't worry bout it take it wich a grain of salt. ((hugs))

I hate Facebook for that reason. Sometimes status' don't really mean anything but people always have to read into them like there has to be some hidden meaning! When my thyroid problem first started my mother thought I was pregnant because I was really tired, felt like crap all the time and was generally cranky and had no energy. I assured here that it was pretty much impossible and after a month or so she finally believed me and suggested I had my thyroid checked.

Some people feel it necessary to ask me ``When are you do` It is kind of bad actually considering I am a man, not a girl. But I do know what you are saying. I have once or twice made the some same assumption of a girl, for similar symptoms. Or rather, I let them know it is one of the first signs of conception. It really annoys most of them, so that is why I do it. I like to see the reactions. I should work on being more polite about it, I guess. Cheers.

This happened to me too just a few days ago! I updated my Facebook status to say that i've been subjected to a variety of different smells recently at work and seem to have developed a sensitivity... Well, two people chimed in. One from a guy friend who said that the last time he heard one of his friends say that it turned out she was pregnant and I didn't find it all that amusing and another from a friend who chimed in "i don't know, that's what happened when I got pregnant" Annoying...but I agree, it seems to be the first response out of everyone regardless of what the problem is...that and PMS.

When I was buying some maternity clothes I thought the shop assistant was pregnant. She had quite a big tummy and looked tired. She told me she wasn't pregnant so I felt quite ashamed. When I was about six weeks pregnant with my son I said to friends I wanted to stick to having soft drinks. One of them questioned if I was pregnant. I didn't tell her though.

katsmeow1213, IMO, I would look at both having a miscommunication here. On your part, you did not elaborate why you have been tired lately. So, you cannot and shouldn't blame people from assuming that you may be pregnant. BTW, is this assumption offensive in the first place? As for that commenter, I believe his/her remark seems humanistic than intentional bashing. His/her intention is just being interpreted by you otherwise. Clear the air if you want or you can always elaborate more before being misunderstood again. Cheers.

nowadays is it more than common to feel tired. everyone is just running around trying to catch up on things so it is nothing unusual. On my first year at university I had food poisoning during the summer most people asked if I were pregnant just because I was throwing up so much. Honestly it was really stating to bother me because it just got too old with everyone asking the same thing and I was really not myself because I was in pain. So I understand how you feel but just let it go, its okay. I guess that is the reason why that question is never on top of my head when someone else is sick or tired. Hope you will have some time to get a good rest.