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I think I may have said something stupid reguarding someone's infertility?


I am pregnant and I went to get my haircut. The woman who was cutting my hair was asking me all sorts of questions reguarding my pregnancy. She went along and told me her entire birth story with her daughter. She said something bad happened so she needed her rest, but she wouldn't tell me about that.
Then, I asked her if she wanted more kids.
She said "I can't have anymore kids"
I felt so bad and awkward and didn't know what to say. I said "Oh I'm sorry" Then there was silence and I said "your daughter must be so special to you" She didn't say anything.
I felt like a complete idiot and I hope she knows I didn't mean anything by it! What do you think.

I'll start right off by saying I have my own infertility issues. I would think that if she was asking you questions and engaged in the conversation, then she is probably wasn't offended by what you said. If it was something that she was still hurting about, I would think she would avoid the topic altogether. I wouldn't worry about it, it sounds to me like you handled an awkward conversation well.

You should NOT feel bad for saying that at all. The question you asked her is totally normal... especially because she already has a child. I know that feeling you are having but really we are so hard on ourself's. I'm sure she's NOT thinking anything about what you said to her. She's just thinking about not being able to have children... you did not say anything mean or hurtful - she's not thinking about anything you said. Please try not to worry about it, really!! God bless you for being concerned about what she's thinking.

I don't think you said anything wrong! To be honest I think it had nothing to do with you and I am sure she was thinking of herself and not what you said. Which is what I would have done. She may have heard the words but it wasn't about you and what you said. Step back and think.... Would you even care about the person who said that? I don't want to sound mean and I say this with no sarcasim and with sweetness in my voice, it's not about you. Don't worry I am sure she is fine.

I'm sure she wasn't offended. It was a legitimate question, and she gave you an honest answer.

I only have one child due to fertility issues, and it never offended me when people asked if I planned on having more. I just said "I might have liked more, but it's not medically possible for us."

well, it's not your fault. you didn't know the lady couldn't have more kids and if she doesn't like that topic then she shouldn't be asking about your pregnancy or sharing any of her other personal information. don't beat yourself up about this. no one could have known that

It's a normal question to ask, don't beat yourself up about it. She could have easily just said "No, I don't want anymore" to spare your embarrassment, but she didn't.

Don't worry about it. It sounds like she didn't make it very easy for you to close the door that she opened. I'm sure she knows you meant no offense.

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