When People Rub My Very Pregnant Belly

I am already 5 1/3 months pregnant. And my belly is already showing no signs of slowing down. It just keeps getting bigger and bigger.

Because of that, a lot of people would rub or at least touch my bulging belly, especially in church. They would greet me and then simultaneously put their hands on my belly. Even before I was pregnant, I am already aware that a lot of pregnant women do not like this idea, because of course, why would a woman want her belly rubbed, pregnant or not? The tummy is a already a private part, and although some ladies wear midriffs, I don't think it if for the purpose of letting other people touch their tummies.

And I thought it would be a big bother for me as well because I am also a very "private personal" kind of person. Like when standing in queue, I don't want people rubbing themselves on me. I think they are already invading my private space.

People feel that if you are pregnant, your belly is already public property, or just an extension, and not really a part of you. Sometimes it is rude, but it could not be helped especially in the Filipino setting

But I don't why, I guess it is the overwhelming joy of pregnancy that has gotten over me. The pride over my swelling belly at my growing baby has overwhelmed me so much that I couldn't help it but be also happy because the people around me are also excited with my getting pregnant.

So I guess that is about that. I am also glad that I don't find these belly rubs annoying by other people annoying because that is one less stress in my pregnancy.