To everyone apart from pregnant women, pregnancy is beautiful. It means months spending searching up potential names, the doctor teaching you so many things about the body, and introducing a new tiny life to the world. True, it does sound magical.
But only pregnant women will tell you about the daily struggles they go through. It’s not glamorous, stylish, and neither does it make them “glow”. Here are some hilarious posts giving a more accurate version of what goes behind all the “magic” of pregnancy.
1. Advice No One Asked For
(I am 6 months pregnant)
Me after ordering my coffee:
Stranger at Starbucks: you know you should be drinking decaf when you’re pregnant.
Me: I’m… not pregnant.
Stranger: (horrified) I am so, so sorry!
And that’s what you get for giving unsolicited advice.
— Jax ⚡️Philosopher Queen (@Diamond_Jax) August 2, 2019
Somehow, everyone always has some advice to give to pregnant women. Regardless if they are acquainted or, in this case, not even sure if they are pregnant. It is just infuriating in most cases.
2. A Mistake, Or Is It?
Well it finally happened in my 8th month of pregnancy, I just sat on a man’s hand and bag when he wouldn’t move them off the last spare seat on the bus. We’re now sharing a very quiet ride.
— Brydie Lee-Kennedy (@BrydieLK) September 4, 2018
The lives of pregnant women are tiring. So “accidentally” sitting on someone’s hand, like here, is totally forgivable, if you ask us.
3. Stay Away From The Belly
Grabbing or touching pregnant women’s bellies, unless you ask for their consent, is just dangerous. There are health concerns, apart from the mother getting agitated. Here, the husband made his wife a gift to indicate people to stay away.
4. Cooked Chicken
A more humorous way of dealing with the change in body image that pregnant women go through.
5. Being 36 Week Pregnant Does Not Make For A Happy Picture
This photo is by a husband who had asked his wife about her feelings when she was pregnant for 36 weeks. Quite apt, huh.
Read: A Woman Became Pregnant — WHILE She Was Already Pregnant
6. Pregnant Women Are Superheroes
Here, a pregnant wife dressed up as Thor from Marvel’s Endgame. One more way in which they are extraordinary humans.
7. Swaddling Pets
Swaddling babies is a skill that all mothers have to master. Sometimes, pets become hilarious test subjects.
8. Problems Of Pregnancy
I told my husband to put the oreos somewhere I couldn’t get them. So he put them on the floor. #pregnancyproblems #thirdtrimesterwoes
— Melissa Merwin Dydyn (@mamerwin) September 11, 2016
A simple and heart-breaking problem of pregnancy: pregnant women can’t bend over!
9. Say Goodbye To Hiding
A baby bump is anything but made for covert operations.
10. A Pregnant Woman’s Dinner
Being 39 weeks pregnant is tough. Some sweets are fine.
11. The Cravings Of A Pregnant Wife
Here, we another act that shows how pregnancy can increase the love between a couple.
12. Struggles Of Pregnancy
5 Stages of Pregnancy:
1: Crying
2: Peeing
3: Crying because you peed
4: Peeing because you’re crying
5: The toilet is your home now
— Sam (@SufficientCharm) April 24, 2017
Apparently, for some, the toilet becomes your room while being pregnant.
13. There’s Something Wrong With The Feet
It is funny, to be honest. Also, the dog must be very obedient.
14. Exercising While Pregnant
Other pregnant woman: I like to do yoga and an hour of cardio each day. It helps me appreciate the wonders of what my body is capable of right now
Me: I almost suffocated while trying to put my shoes on this morning
— Salty Mermaid Entertainment (@saltymermaident) January 24, 2019
Apparently, so many pregnant women talk about exercising while being pregnant. In reality, it is difficult to even get up from bed.
15. The Glow Of Pregnancy
Perhaps, “grow” was mistakenly heard as “glow”?
16. Pregnancy Brain
My wife and I went for a walk and halfway through she got scared that we left the baby at the house. It’s still in her stomach. #PregnancyBrain
— Jeremy McLellan (@JeremyMcLellan) February 28, 2018
Being pregnant makes the brain all weird. Here is when the mother forgot where the baby was.
17. Swaddled Pet
An unsuspecting test subject for swaddling the newborn.
18. Even The Kids Help Out
Me- *Coughs really hard.
3- Don’t worry Mommy, I get you dry pants!
— Anecdotal Birthcontrol (@AnecdtlBrthCtrl) April 5, 2019
Coughing and sneezing become a problem for many pregnant women. But luckily this mother has a very considerate 3-year-old to help out.
19. Before, After
Me- *Coughs really hard.
3- Don’t worry Mommy, I get you dry pants!
— Anecdotal Birthcontrol (@AnecdtlBrthCtrl) April 5, 2019
The mother was carrying twins. An amazing testament to the human body’s power.
Read: Twice-Born Baby Makes Miracle A Reality After She Overcomes Critical Surgery
20. Pregnant Deadpool
Being pregnant does not mean you can’t enjoy your favorite superhero movie!
21. Pregnancy Needs Some Alone Time
My husband found me hiding in the bathroom, pants down, shoveling cookie dough ice cream in my mouth and hiding from our kids. This is pregnancy. (29weeks)
Even an experienced mother needs it, like in this case.
Read: This Woman Got Pregnant 13 Times In 10 Years Simply To Avoid Prison
22. One More Struggle
At that point in the final stage of pregnancy where after I drop something on the floor I say to myself, “I’ll just pick that up once the baby is here.” 🤰🏼
— Andrea Brooks (@AndreaKBrooks) November 22, 2019
Bending over is far too much trouble after a point.
23. Confusing Hormones
Pregnancy hormones make you want to either rip your husband’s clothes off or his head off.
There is literally nothing in between.
— Anecdotal Birthcontrol (@AnecdtlBrthCtrl) January 6, 2019
Sometimes, extremes are all the options available to pregnant women.
24. Pregnancy Brain Strikes Again
Perhaps the child did it herself?
25. Can’t Find What You Are Looking For
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To be honest, almost all of us had this experience at least once.
26. Shaving Becomes A Nightmare
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The lengths pregnant women have to go to maintain their hygiene.
27. Some People Are Just Rude
Pregnant or not, no one should park like this.
28. A Relaxing Swim
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The difficult part will be getting back up.
29. Comments About Pregnancy Sizes
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This falls under unsolicited advice or comments regarding pregnant women. The majority have kind intentions, but it’s better to just give good wishes.
30. The Size Changes
Nothing in life is constant.
31. Pregnancy Brain Never Chills Out
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First the child, and now the mother herself. The pregnancy brain seems to have a thing for footwear.
32. Forgetting Everything
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Apparently, it happens every day.
33. Hunger Is Just Around The Corner
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Even the mere mention of food is enough to stir up the appetite.
34. The Tummy Just Doesn’t Fill Up
Not even a third helping of breakfast seems to be enough for pregnant women.
35. An Attempt Was Made
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She should be proud of being able to even reach her toes with a baby bump.
36. A Ride For Everyone
Our suggestion would be to perhaps wait till the baby is born, next time.
37. Sleeping Is Important
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Being pregnant means always being sleep-deprived because it’s difficult to sleep with a bulging belly.
38. A Bit Of Understanding Required
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Well, these things happen with the pregnancy brain.
39. Questionable Treats
Pickle juice freeze pops!! Let’s see how this works!! #pregnancyeating pic.twitter.com/HFMaFhVgej
— アマンダ ∑(ﾟДﾟ) (@OzakiAmanda) May 13, 2016
They probably taste sour.
40. Who Thought This Was A Good Question To Ask?
Are contractions ever “enjoyable”?
41. This Is Tasty
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Sometimes pregnancy brain makes masterpieces too.
42. Weird Pregnancy
Couple things about pizza….
1. I used it to tell Mat he was going to be a Dad.2. It really is our favorite food – eating it at least once a week.
3. Since I got pregnant, I CANT STAND THE THOUGHT, SMELL, SIGHT of it. 😭
Pregnancy is weird. #pregnantproblems #pizzalife pic.twitter.com/m79dsXilOL
— Bethany Ann (@bethanyann_2) May 11, 2018
Don’t worry, you will like them again after the baby is born. Probably.
43. This Is Not What Was Ordered
We suppose, there’s cheese and there are fries…
44. Spicy And Sweet?
My friend’s wife is pregnant…
The answer is Oreos and salsa.
45. That’s Where The Keys Were
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One more pregnancy brain event that is really relatable.
46. Where Did The Ankles Go?
It’s official. I no longer have ankles
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) August 13, 2017
Apparently, they evolve into “cankles” for pregnant women.
47. Oh No
Literally BALLING because my husband took a bite of my sandwich.. he’s sleeping on the couch tonight 😢🖕🏻😒 #pregnantproblems pic.twitter.com/I4d3bFkNCK
— Lindsey (@Yo_Yoder13) September 23, 2019
This is sad, infuriating, and worrying at the same time.
48. Plastic In The Oven
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Plastic is easy to clean once the metal cools.
49. Grooming Problems
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Can’t shave what you can’t see, right?
So, we should all be a bit more considerate around pregnant women. The daily lives of pregnant women are tremendously hard work and not a bit magical.
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