[Soccermomtobe]

Do you always correct people when talking about your children and they assume your child is the result of you being pregnant? For example, I have a back problem and met with a physical therapist. I told her I’ve had issues off and on for about 5 years, and I’m sure that carrying my 2 year old around isn’t helping. She then said “so, your back issues started before your pregnancy.” Umm, yep.

Later, she asked if I slept on my stomach. I said I used to but not anymore – to which she joked “probably not since your pregnancy.” I understand why she would assume I was pregnant at some point, but I also don’t know if I should correct her. I also had it happen when I went to a new hair dresser – “did you have that wave in your hair before your pregnancy?”

I am a pretty private person and don’t think I need to share my life story with someone I am only going to see a couple of times. However, by not correcting her am I doing my son, and adoption, a disservice? Should I take the opportunity to discuss adoption instead? Just curious how others handle this.