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To us outsiders, being pregnant seems like such a beautiful experience. Months of researching baby names, learning about the human body during doctor's appointments, and bringing a new life into this world. Honestly, it sounds so magical.
But the everyday life of pregnancy is so much more than that. And way less glamorous than the movies want us to believe. Stylish maternity clothes are really expensive and hard to find, and that "glow" that everyone keeps mentioning is more sweat than sprinkles.
To paint you a more accurate picture of what it's really like to grow a human being in your belly, Bored Panda has compiled a list of honest posts that mothers and their loved ones made about them expecting.
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#1
Unsolicited Advice
New Prometheus 3 years ago
It's ok to assume one is pregnant if it encourages to be polite (to give a seat, open doors, etc) but if it's used to control and humiliate like in this example... Makes me MAD.
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#2
Oops
To help you make sense of what pregnant women go through, Bored Panda contacted Vicki Broadbent, a writer, director, broadcaster, and founder of the parenting blog Honest Mum. "There is a myriad of changes which take place when you're pregnant: hormonal so chemical/emotional changes and of course physical as your body expands to house your precious cargo," the bestselling author of Mumboss (UK) and The Working Mom (the US and Canada) said.
Vicki herself has two boys and a baby girl on the way. "I believe pregnancy has provided me with somewhat of a maternal superpower too. My instincts are sharpened so my boundaries are stronger; I have less tolerance for any BS or drama as I'm protective of my mental and physical health and that of my baby's and my focus is firmly on that which brings me joy," she explained. "I recently read that women are born with all of the eggs they'll ever have in a lifetime and that when my mother was in my grandmother's womb I was there, nestled within her as a tiny egg. How incredible is that? I like to think there's a generational strength that has been passed down to me from this strong line of women, empowering me on a cellular level."
That's true, female babies are born with all the egg cells they're ever going to have; around 1-2 million of them! No new egg cells are made during their lifetime. When a girl reaches puberty, she has between 300,000 and 400,000 eggs left.
#3
A Gift My Husband Made For Me To Use When Strangers/Family Get Too Grabby Towards My Belly Without Asking First
#4
Feelin’ Like A Whole Chicken
Pregnancy starts taking its toll right from the get-go. "First-trimester nausea and fatigue certainly aren't fun. Nor is indigestion and insomnia of the second trimester but as this is my fourth pregnancy and third baby (I sadly lost a baby last year), I am relishing the magic of pregnancy as much as possible," Vicki Broadbent said.
That being said, Vicki still faces challenges. "I can't lie and say I'm fully at peace with my changing body as society/the media and my own pressure to not look 'too big' does affect me but I'm certainly trying to be kind to myself with loving affirmations and making healthy food choices and safely exercising. I'm doing daily meditation too so I can be more responsive and less reactive — hormones can be wild at times — so that helps!"
Tommy's, the largest UK charity researching the causes and prevention of pregnancy complications, miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, and neonatal death, also recognizes that it's natural to get a bit stressed when you're pregnant and acknowledges that coping with your symptoms and changing lifestyle, as well as everyday life, can sometimes be overwhelming. To relax, Tommy's offers these tips.
#5
I Texted My 36 Week Pregnant Wife To Ask How She Was Feeling, This Was The Photo I Got In Response
#6
My Pregnant Wife Had To Dress Up As A Superhero For Work Today
Helena Houzarová 3 years ago
Another way in which Endgame delivered! (The more serious being showing a superhero battling depression, generally being a mess, and crying, while still being a superhero.)
Personally, Vicki prefers meditation and allowing herself to feel all the emotions that arise. This includes crying when she needs to.
"Talking candidly about how I'm feeling is key," she said. "I kept a lot of trauma buried within me after a tough first birth and I learned from that period that not expressing my pain was detrimental to my mental health so now I talk (and talk) to those I love."
The mom listens to her body too. "When I need to sleep, I sleep and any guilt I might have harbored to try and be superwoman in previous pregnancies has definitely gone this time around."
Vicki discusses her experiences in her blog Honest Mum as well as on Facebook and Instagram. She will be releasing a new post today so be sure to check it out. Nobody is quite as articulate and sincere as she is.
#7
My Pregnant Wife Is Practicing Her Swaddling. Skittles Isn't A Fan
#8
Pregnancy Problems
#9
Help Your Wife Out
#10
My Wife Sneaking Up On Me
#11
My 39-Week Pregnant Wife Went To The Store To “Get Stuff For Dinner”. This Is What She Came Home With
#12
My Pregnant Wife Wanted Pancakes In The Middle Of The Night. I Delivered
#13
Pregnancy Struggles
#14
My Wife Is Pregnant And She Thought It Would Be Funny To Take A Picture Of Our Dog's Feet Looking Like They Are Her's
#15
Pregnancy Probs
#16
Pregnancy Is Beautiful They Said. You'll Glow They Said
Autumn 3 years ago
Ok, I know that there’s normally some swelling but I think u need to get that checked out……
Theodor Šik 3 years ago
Girl, this might be preeclampsia, a potentialy deadly state in pregnancy!
Nadine Debard 3 years ago
Yes it is really painful. Every night I needed to rub my feet before sleeping (or ask my husband to do so)
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Nadine Debard 3 years ago
I feel you. You might need support stocking, drink lots of water, avoid staying on your feet without walking and keep your legs up whenever possible.
that one Harry Potter girl 3 years ago
People concerned about (pre)eclampsia, this post was 7 years ago, and her posts continue for another 2 years. Don't worry, she's was okay
that one Harry Potter girl 3 years ago
i honestly cant tell if i replied to somene or not but if i did sorry about that
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Dorothy Parker 3 years ago
Not a bad thing that so many wrote of their concerns. It might reach another person who has a similar swelling and save them grief.
Nola Dorothy 3 years ago
No one ever said "You'll retain water" or "You may want to kill your husband".
Lynn Morello 3 years ago
You need to get your feet higher than your bottom. I used to lay on the lounge with my feet on the arm rest.
Robin Sears 2 years ago
How are you and the baby? I hope your swelling went away on your feet. Peace
June Taylor 2 years ago
Look at it this way instead of your belly getting bigger from pregnancy your feet do 👍
Courtney Futer 2 years ago
That was me in my first pregnancy, all the way up to my mid-calves. Preeclampsia is a bugger!
Wendy Miller 2 years ago
I almost died from p.i.h., & my baby did. Nothing to mess around with.
Kathryn Brown-Hough 2 years ago
Oh, noooo. I feel your pain. Mine did the same thing. Flip flops didn’t even fit.
adina shaina 2 years ago
the bad Salt does that - if you ate only actual food as it appears coming from the earth off the trees out of the ground you wouldn't have that problem and if you need to add salt make sure it's Himalayan or Celtic or something natural not the chemical c**p from Morton's
Kelsie Marx 2 years ago
My feet were similar to these feet when I was pregnant. I kept telling my doctor I was gaining water and he would just ignore me. Each day my feet would keep swelling up. It was so miserable!
Mtg Wolfie 2 years ago
There are things that can help. Yes, I'm a guy. But I've been an assistant to two separate pregnancies, not to mention the numerous others I've helped out with (mom, aunt, cousins, sister, etc). Walking, while definitely uncomfortable, helps with circulation and can help prevent swelling. Also, reduce your salt intake. A lot of sweets have salt. Salt holds water. That water goes to your feet. Finally, spend at least 2 hours total with your feet higher than your heart (this is recommended for heart health anyhow, but especially so for pregnancy). This helps fluid drain out of your feet and back to your center mass. Prop your upper body up, and put a small stack of pillows under your heels so your heels are about 2 inches above your heart.
Lucky2BAlive 2 years ago
I laughed till I peed *about a minute later* when, to make my FIL laugh by dropping a gold ball and whispering, she is on the green, and a chip shot for the birdie … (he is an avid golfer).
Karen Kaiser 2 years ago
You know it's bad when you go to put on shoes and your feet are too swollen to fit. The Boobs swell too and seeing as I was a 49dd naturally I don't need anymore top carriage.
Ann Boykin 2 years ago
WOW that brings back memories... Only when my feet and legs would swell like that , I found out I had pre- eclempsia ( toxemia) ... Please take care ... Love hugs and prayers
New Everywhere 2 years ago
I ate pickles once in my third trimester and woke up like this. Didn't eat pickles anymore (very sad about that part) and I didn't have the swelling anymore (happy about that part).
Do_You_Think_I_Give_A_Tortilla 2 years ago
My mom permanently damaged her feet when pregnant with me. …she never let me forget…
linda roloff 2 years ago (edited)
Poor thing. I could only wear moccasins with a leather bottom in my last two months with baby#1.
Lisa Tetlow 2 years ago
Put my shoes on to go to my own baby shower. Came home later to unload the gifts. Took my shoes off for a minute and couldn't get them back on to save my life.
Elvira Kreft 2 years ago
This could be high blood pressure ( if pregnand and you have this call your docter)
Susanne Haick 2 years ago
You have to go for walks every day. Move and get circulation in the body and when you are done, then go home to sit with your legs up. Fluid in the body when you are pregnant often comes from sitting still for too long with your feet down.
Miss Jood 2 years ago
My sympathy....my feet & legs swell like this constantly due to a build up of fluid settling on my lungs making breathing difficult & painful. as I suffer from systolic heart failure. Never been pregnant but its sounding way better than looking & feeling like a cross between the pilsbury dough boy & a obese puffer fish trying to find water LOL
Emma_ (=ェ=) 2 years ago
My aunt had this same problem, and a shrimp allergy,and she is not still allergic to them. #pregnancywonders
Robin Cook 2 years ago
I hit pregnant in November and by February I was sure I had the start of the above. Come May and Imove were twice this size clear up past my thighs. Still the Dr. said I was fine... Come July, can't touch toes to ground, skin splitting, went to the dr. Then hospital, sent home, back 2 days later and daughter was born via emergency c-section 2 months early due to it progressing to HELLP syndrome and we both almost died. Never let the Dr.s try to talk you out of knowing when something isn't right. It could be deadly. 18 years later and my little 3lb13oz preemie is still tiny but perfect and beautiful!
Piratey Goodness 2 years ago
My two sizes too large Crocs got stuck on my feet and my feet swelled so much through the holes that we debated if they’d have to be cut off.
Elisabeth Breckenridge 2 years ago
Extreme swelling can be an indication of pre-eclempsia, and should always be taken seriously and be seen by your midwife/obs.
Roberta Bray-Enhus 2 years ago
My daughter was born in September of 82. This is what my feet looked like in august,of 82,could barely even get flip flops on
Amy Ferguson-Shannon 2 years ago
So no one freaks out. I've seen many women have swollen feet like this and didn't have preeclampsia. They had jobs where they were on their feet for 8-12 hours a day. Its not uncommon and doesn't always mean there is a health issue. Mine swelled with both pregnancies even though I ate very differently and it was because I had a standing job. I had to get Crocs to wear because I couldn't wear regular shoes. Many in my job did this.
Sarah Beth 3 years ago
Seriously my feet wouldn't even fit into FLIP FLOPS. They were seriously this big... It was AWFUL.
Anonymous User 3 years ago
This is really not funny-this is a symptom of high blood pressure and should be evaluated by a physician before laughing it off
Ceredwyn Ealanta 3 years ago
Not necessarily. I had low blood pressure my whole pregnancy - finally reached 'average' around 9 months. My feet were so bad my toes were almost invisible even with low blood pressure. Skin split. It wasn't even pre-eclampsia. It was just 'oedema'. Was told to chill out by my physician - 'it's only pain'. Man, I really wished I could transfer it to him at that point.
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Christina Uhlir 3 years ago
Those who say that never were pregnant, or forgot that they ever been.
Rebecca J. Laviolette 3 years ago
Sadly, my feet never did that when I was pregnant..Now, 30 yrs later, I just have to stand for too long and that's exactly what they look like..
Beth Arriaga 3 years ago
I had legs so swollen I had no definition from thigh to toes. You couldn't even tell I had knees much less ankles- but it happened AFTER I gave birth! I only gained 20 pounds during pregnancy and weighed more post delivery than pre because of the water retention. Bizarre. Pregnant bodies are just bizarre.
Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 3 years ago
You should get that checked out... like... immediately. Deleted my last one because of typo it wouldnt let me fix
Lily Mae Kitty 3 years ago
my teensy little niece's feet and ankles were just like this. She's about 4'11" and 110 lbs normally, and it looked so painful.
Liz the Wanderer 3 years ago
There are MANY women who suffer extreme edema in the 3rd trimester. This is not always due to eclampsia. Babies apply pressure to the aorta and literally shut down blood flow.
Kelley Eidem 3 years ago
Pressure on the aorta is nothing to be dismissed!
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pihu arora 2 years ago
wow such a great content . its good to see such a qulaity stuff here. thanks for sharing .
Michael Michlitsch 2 years ago
420 POINTS!?!?! SHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
#17
Pregnancy Brain
#18
My Pregnant Wife Has Been Practicing Her Swaddling Technique On The Dog
#19
Pregnancy Problems
#20
Before And After
#21
My Wife Is 39 Weeks Pregnant And Really Wants To See Deadpool 2
#22
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)
#23
Pregnancy Struggles
Nadine Debard 3 years ago
Same! Now my husband helps me (and sometimes for the socks, the shoes...)
#24
Pregnancy Hormones
#25
Pregnancy Brain Is So Real. My Daughters Daycare Lady Sent Me This. I’m So Embarrassed
#26
Looking All Over The House For A Good While... And Freaking Out Since Already Running Late, Finally Found My Damn Keys
Common side effect of parenting while pregnant.
Amy Bindokas 3 years ago
It’s not just a pregnancy thing I’ve done done this a few times found my phone in the freezer once.
#27
Too Hot To Wear Pants And Dresses Are Mostly All That Fits Me So I Had To Figure Out A Way To Shave My Legs While Not Being Able To Bend Over
#28
8 Months Pregnant And Came Out Of The Bank To Find This... (I’m The Blue Car)
#29
Pregnant In A Heat Wave
#30
I Heard “You’re So Big!” And “You’re So Small!” Literally Within The Same Day In Pregnancy And I Was Like Wut
What is it about our baby bumps that makes people think they can give us their UNSOLICITED comments and suggestions?
Here's a tip: Just wish us and our baby good health and safe delivery.
What's the worst unsolicited comment you've heard about your pregnancy?
Nadine Debard 3 years ago
Very often they're only kind people being a bit clumsy. First one: 'oh, you're 7 months pregnant, but your belly is very discreet'. A week later, (admiring tone) ' wow you're due in October, but your belly is already quite big' (really depends on the clothes I wear). I know my baby is OK, I didn't overweight, I'm in good health and shape, so I really don't mind comments like this as they're first meant to be nice.
#31
Cracking Up At The Hilarious (& Oh So Relatable) Difference Of My Undies From March vs. Today At 37 Weeks
Queen Boudicca 3 years ago
Those blue undies may have inadvertently contributed to you needing the olive ones....good for you!
#32
The Next Person That Asks Me How My Pregnancy Is Going Will Just Be Shown This Picture
Nadine Debard 3 years ago
Edema in only one leg should be a signal to go to the doctor's quite soon
#33
Technically This Conversation With My Husband Happened Yesterday, But I Swear It Feels Like I Have A Similar One With Him Everyday
#34
I Sent This Series Of Texts To My Hubby Just Now
#35
How Many Breakfasts Have You Had Today? This Is My Third
#36
Nailed It
#37
My Husband And I Took Our 5 Year Old To The Amusement Park For The First Time Today. I'm 9 Months Pregnant, This Was My Favorite Ride
Andy Acceber 3 years ago
Whyyyyyyy? Going to the amusement park for the first time at the age of 6 will be just as fun.
#38
"Let's Watch Football And Eat Nachos Together All Day!" Not
#39
Pregnant Women Problems
#40
Pickle Juice Popsicles
#41
No, I Am Not Enjoying Contractions. Also, I Had A Baby This Morning
#42
Im Not Saying That She Has Pregnancy Brain... I Mean It’s Also Possible That She Made Chocolate Waffles. Either Way It Smells Like A Delicious Campfire In Our Kitchen
#43
Pregnancy Is Weird
#44
Pregnant Wife Ordered Cheese Fries, This Isn’t Going To End Well
#45
My Friend's Wife Is Pregnant. She Got Cravings For Sweet And Spicy
#46
Preggo Brain At Its Finest. Opened My Front Door This Morning To Find These In It
#47
Pregnancy Struggles
#48
Pregnant Problems
#49
Let's Say I "Hypothetically" Forgot To Take A Pyrex Lid Out Of The Oven Before I Preheat It And It "Hypothetically" Melted
What would be the best way to get the plastic off the hypothetical oven rack? Or would one need to just throw the whole damn oven out? Asking for a friend.
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Alyssa 3 years ago
Yeah…. Just absolutely not for me. Which I think is fine in this overpopulated world.
Nadine Debard 3 years ago
Pregnant women aren't weired. Pregnancy is a weird moment and these things are rather common, even though every woman will have different body reactions (no cravings for me). But the most important is that these 9 months pass very quickly and afterwards you usually don't bother all the little troubles. Feeling your baby moving in your belly, talking to them, preparing to welcome a little person is wonderful and the whole process is worth, if you choose it.
ChickyChicky 3 years ago
That's a lovely sentiment, but when you're in the middle of losing your GD mind and your body is acting unusual, it's hard, and it is weird. It's okay to make fun of it and whine about it and at the same time be very grateful for it.
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Ori Dori 3 years ago
As much as I find some of these funny and somewhat relatable ( I have a 7-month old son) I think these posts do scare future mothers - no, your ancles won't disappear, no, you won't necessarily end up with a 5 size bigger panties (no doctor will say that you have to eat 3 breakfasts) - some women do have a difficult pregnancy, but there are many more who do not have any major difficultly during those months (therefore there aren't any funny posts on look I still wear the same size, I can shave etc.) I just hope ladies you don't take these posts super seriously :)
Ivana 3 years ago
My absolute biggest fear is being pregnant. Having a kid is one thing, but I am absolutely terrified of being pregnant and giving birth. Thinking of having a kid in a year or two, told my husband that I will not under any circumstances give vaginal birth, that if we can't find a doctor to agree to just let me do a c-section then I will never allow myself to get pregnant. Honestly I am beyond terrified. I have nightmares about it and every time we have a conversation about having a kid I end up crying at the very idea of being pregnant or even worse, vaginal birth. I think it has become a phobia at this point.
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Random Person 3 years ago
Ladies, please remember, you don't have to do something just because society forces it upon you. If you don't want kids, don't have them. If you want to adopt, adopt. I made the same decision years ago, that I will never get pregnant and nothing and no one can change my decision, and I have been so much happier and so relived. I always saw birth as something to be terrified of, and dreaded, but something every woman is forced to go through, until I realized that I had a choice.
Darla Middlebrook 3 years ago
Can I just say...I AM SOOOO GLAD THAT I NEVER GO PREGNANT!! My nieces and nephews and one of my sisters kept telling me that I would wish I had. Nope...70 now and I don't think I missed out on anything!
Vernice Aure 3 years ago
Here is an interesting biological tidbit: Pregnant woman are as different from unpregnant women as unpregnant women are from men. The changes in the biological processes, hormones, etc. are mind boggling.
Random Person 3 years ago
Same! And I feel so much happier because of it!
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Yep, never getting pregnant. This article is just reason number #98498634983
Brittany Thomas 2 years ago
I have a baby. A fur baby. That's the only kind of children I will ever have.
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Jo Choto 3 years ago
Pregnancy and labor varies tremendously from woman to woman. I had an employee who was VERY small and VERY thin and her longest labor of her five children was 20 minutes. As in, feels something and gives birth 20 minutes later. Then there are people like me who go 72 hours and die during the process. But most people are in between. I think a lot of the fear and surprise comes from the fact that most of us no longer live in community settings where we see pregnancy and labor up close and are used to that aspect of life. We all live in our little nuclear families, separated from most other people and so pregnancy and labor and delivery are quite foreign concepts to a lot of western women. Best clue you will have is to find out what kind of experience your mother and/or maternal/paternal aunts had, because you may well follow a similar pattern. But there are plenty of people in the world, so choosing not to have a child is well valid.
Nina 3 years ago
I wish these posts showed all the good stuff about being preggers. There's all the crap, but it's an incredible experience too. I don't want anyone to feel scared of this process because of the bad days. That's just how life is.
Jason Alexander 3 years ago (edited)
There is good, but many women have struggles and think they shouldn't share bc sharing about the hard stuff is not a thing. I have always heard the wonderful, I appreciate the relatable more. Making pregnancy a fairytale doesn't help the rising rates of depression women experience after pregnancy. Women need to know it's ok to not love being pregnant. I HATED it, and that's ok. I love my babies and would do it again for them, but I know it's ok to not like being pregnant. I'm glad you had a good time, but many women do not, and that shouldn't be an issue.
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Adraboran Davis-Blake 2 years ago
A pregnancy was always so scary for me. Another human growing inside of me has freaked me out since I was about 12. I don't know why.
Crystal Gavaller 3 years ago
Sooooo, the last two months of my pregnancy, I couldn't sleep. Of course I started to hallucinate. In the middle of the night I thought my cat was trying to attack my baby 😂 n her crib so I threw the cat across the room. The baby was still in my belly and the cat was a diet coke.. pregnancy brain at it's finest 😂
Tami 3 years ago
Anyone remarking how pregnant women are crazy needs to have a few doses of the hormones circulating in a pregnant woman's body, then comment.
tiari 3 years ago
My pregnant friends usually said that about themselves. You can still be quite self-aware while pregnant.
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BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 3 years ago
I really want to have kids, but whenever I think about going through labor or having to deal with all of this, I get a little scared. I know it's worth it though to actually have a child.
Jason Alexander 3 years ago
Unlike the other comments I want to comfort you by saying it's ok and normal to be scared. Fear is normal, shoving it down is not. I would advise you to talk to those who have given birth or are currently pregnant. Join groups for women trying to conceive. Ask questions and work through fears. Whatever you choose should be right for you and you should be comfortable with that choice. People telling you not to worry or to push through the fear aren't thinking about the emotional ramifications of that mentality when you are pregnant with hormones or after you give birth when they all rush out. I love my babies, but pregnancy is hard and those first 6 months are brutal. Some women have it easy, but you also have to mentally prepare in case you don't.
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CrazyRedHead 2 years ago
Some of these make me NOT want to be pregnant t someday tho......... =(=(=(
Luka Verheijen 3 years ago
I hear all the time what a pain it is, so no, I can't see how beautiful it is
Brittany Thomas 2 years ago
Gee, I'm so glad I never had children. My 50th birthday is coming up in April. I'm really going to celebrate.
Bianca Schepel 3 years ago
I am just sitting here wondering why you would go through the trouble of painting your toenails, shave your legs or cooch at this point. Baby won't come out wearing it like a beard and no one will be looking at your toes or pet your hairy legs while they are supporting your legs to help you out during birth. Just let it be and tidy it up once you've gone back to semi regular.
Rocheellee Reid 2 years ago
90% of these comments are either braindead, selfish or annoying. i don't want kids either but God damn stop making these posts meant for pregnant women about yourselves and how much you think the pregnant body is disgusting. holy sh1t grow up.
Paul Nogin 2 years ago
I expected more sexual harassment. I'm very happy for these ladies that it wasn't there. Just surprised, is all.
Alison Shanahan 2 years ago
My first pregnancy I was so swollen with excess fluid I could only wear flip flops. I put on 35kg because the gynaecologist cut my thyroid meds in half when they should have been doubled. My second pregnancy I only put on 9kg had zero fluid retention and had a 5kg baby. My third pregnancy I put on 22kg, stomach grew to 51" and had another 5kg baby. The second was the easiest, I felt comfortable the entire time. I craved fruit with all 3, mandarins first, passionfruit second and fruit in general third.
Melissa J 3 years ago
I think the article was cool as a mom of 3 boys(15, 9 & 8) it's funny to think about my odd cravings for each pregnancy. My 1st craving was for lo mein and my husband brought me "lo mein" BUT it was made with skinny spaghetti noodles. I wanted the traditional lo mein with fat noodles. My poor husband I unleashed the evil and asked how he thought this was ok when obviously it was spaghetti NOT lo mein noodles. Every restaurant has their spin on it now my sane brain gets it but not 15 yrs ago.lol btw- I also couldn't eat chicken during all 3 pregnancies I would vomit. I had a weird cotton candy craving it could only be in blue NEVER in pink. My youngest sticky rice. I'd shape it similar to a shrimp roll and dip it in soy sauce. It was worth the cankles.lol
CatWoman312 3 years ago
I wish someone did one on our sense of smell. I smell 1000x better than I did before like I can smell what my neighbors are cooking. I can smell 3 rooms over if my cats use the liter box. I can tell if the trash needs to be thrown out without entering the room. It’s like super nose or something 😂
Dorothy Cloud 3 years ago
I was so lucky that I skipped so many of those problems, but I feel for all the ladies that go thru that. Bless their hearts.
TheAnimalLady 3 years ago
I'm confused 😕 Bless your heart is a belittling insult, right?
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Joanna Hardwick 2 years ago
I empathise so much!! Women are amazing. Some of these made me laugh till I cried.
Delia Fey 2 years ago
For every scary story there are more funny & beautiful stories. You should see a therapist to address your anxiety. If you decide you want to have a baby, you should look into getting a trained doulah who can help you during the labor & delivery & you can do hypnobirthing -it trains you to relax so you won't be overwhelmed by your anxieties. I did both & had 2 kids. With my first delivery I did both & it made for a great experience I do not regret. My doulah knew this amazing trick she told the midwife to inject a small amount of sterile water just under the skin in 4 places on my back & poof my lower back pain went away. The deliveries were major events in my life but I remember them as intense not painful. I did not have an epidural by choice. (I was very fearful of having a C-section & an epidural because I had heard horror stories so in response I did my research enough to find what I would be comfortable with. You do you & be confident in your choices dybe ruled by fear. Hugs GL!
McBedo 2 years ago
Honestly, a huge amount of these comments are very annoying. This post has nothing to do with what you as a person want for yourself. Its just a silly post about pregnant women's problems. These are relatable and funny to any pregnant woman out there and even to those who are looking to be future parents. If you don't wanna be a mom good for you, but seriously stop flooding the comments with "yep this is why I'm not having kids" ffs it is not the worst thing in the world, it's just weird things that happen for 9months that pass by in a blink of an eye for most mothers. Stop making it sound so tabboo. To live in a day and age where people think pregnancy is weird, disgusting and uncomfortable is just embarassing. Pregnancy is beautiful, yes it has its own set of problems, but its great for anyone who genuinely wants to be a parent. As I said, if you don't want to have kids that's your choice, but don't pin the reason on preggo problems or how "gross the belly looks".
Lucy Gregg 3 years ago
They should show real problems pregnant women can have this world and people in general dont care about pregnant women.
Ragnhild Nilsen 3 years ago
I was almost 8 months pregnant with twins and hadn't been able to go as far as the shop (500 meters) for more than a week. I wanted apples. I needed apples. And husband bought apples for me. It was the wrong kind of apples. I cried.
pankaj sharma 2 years ago
While I was pregnant with my youngest, I yelled at my husband. During last trimester I enjoyed and carved for Lipton ice tea lemon. In pouches, not bottles. So when ever he went to buy groceries, he would buy ten pouches for me. So one evening I drank one liter of ice tea (9. Pouch), and wanted more. So I made the last one. I thought it smelled different and tasted it, it was peach taste. So I yelled at him for solid 15 min, for not paying attention to make sure that ALL 10 were lemon. Then he left to buy more pouches, like 10-15 min before the store closed. When he came back, I didn't want it anymore. I was 7 months pregnant.
Rissie 2 years ago
A liter of black tea? That's a whole lot of caffeine... Might have added to your anger.
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Khadija Jade 2 years ago
Hey...just a reminder that if you seek God, you will find Him. He cares about you and wants you to give Him your life <3
Nanette Pacelli 2 years ago
I managed to shave my legs when I was 9 months pregnant. foot up on the tub and lean a bit to the side.
Becky Graham 2 years ago
I have 3 absolutely gorgeous children....well young adults now. I am 63 and one thing I miss about my younger days is being pregnant. It was always a magical time for me. I guess because I didn't focus on the uncomfortable, undo- able moments, but on watching my gift from God flipping and flopping in my belly. My oldest daughter would push my left side so hard, every night, that I could count every little toe. We would communicate by tapping a spot and getting a push back. I miss being pregnant so much.
Donald Johnson 3 years ago
Pregnant women are very beautiful women as long as they don't get mad.
darkmagic lovespell 3 years ago
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Lori T Wisconsin 3 years ago
Attention seeking behaviors. You made your bed, now you sleep in it.
Martha Meyer 3 years ago
Why do you keep making these overdramatic comments? Wanting children is a perfecty normal thing, you are acting as if they are willingly growing the monsters from Alien in their bodies.
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Nadine Debard 3 years ago
Right, but these body reactions are very frequent. Every woman and every pregnancy is different, some won't have cravings, some won't have oedema, some will be able to put on their shoes until the 8th month or more... But it's useful and rather comforting to know you're not alone when you feel like a whale crying because you can't pick up a random thing on the floor (yes I sometimes feel like this, not everyday).
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Ivana 3 years ago
Wait, since you posted this, isn't this your way of telling the internet that your parents had sex? Man, what a perv. No one asked about your parent's sex life!
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Alyssa 3 years ago
Yeah…. Just absolutely not for me. Which I think is fine in this overpopulated world.
Nadine Debard 3 years ago
Pregnant women aren't weired. Pregnancy is a weird moment and these things are rather common, even though every woman will have different body reactions (no cravings for me). But the most important is that these 9 months pass very quickly and afterwards you usually don't bother all the little troubles. Feeling your baby moving in your belly, talking to them, preparing to welcome a little person is wonderful and the whole process is worth, if you choose it.
ChickyChicky 3 years ago
That's a lovely sentiment, but when you're in the middle of losing your GD mind and your body is acting unusual, it's hard, and it is weird. It's okay to make fun of it and whine about it and at the same time be very grateful for it.
Load More Replies... Ori Dori 3 years ago
As much as I find some of these funny and somewhat relatable ( I have a 7-month old son) I think these posts do scare future mothers - no, your ancles won't disappear, no, you won't necessarily end up with a 5 size bigger panties (no doctor will say that you have to eat 3 breakfasts) - some women do have a difficult pregnancy, but there are many more who do not have any major difficultly during those months (therefore there aren't any funny posts on look I still wear the same size, I can shave etc.) I just hope ladies you don't take these posts super seriously :)
Ivana 3 years ago
My absolute biggest fear is being pregnant. Having a kid is one thing, but I am absolutely terrified of being pregnant and giving birth. Thinking of having a kid in a year or two, told my husband that I will not under any circumstances give vaginal birth, that if we can't find a doctor to agree to just let me do a c-section then I will never allow myself to get pregnant. Honestly I am beyond terrified. I have nightmares about it and every time we have a conversation about having a kid I end up crying at the very idea of being pregnant or even worse, vaginal birth. I think it has become a phobia at this point.
Load More Replies... Random Person 3 years ago
Ladies, please remember, you don't have to do something just because society forces it upon you. If you don't want kids, don't have them. If you want to adopt, adopt. I made the same decision years ago, that I will never get pregnant and nothing and no one can change my decision, and I have been so much happier and so relived. I always saw birth as something to be terrified of, and dreaded, but something every woman is forced to go through, until I realized that I had a choice.
Darla Middlebrook 3 years ago
Can I just say...I AM SOOOO GLAD THAT I NEVER GO PREGNANT!! My nieces and nephews and one of my sisters kept telling me that I would wish I had. Nope...70 now and I don't think I missed out on anything!
Vernice Aure 3 years ago
Here is an interesting biological tidbit: Pregnant woman are as different from unpregnant women as unpregnant women are from men. The changes in the biological processes, hormones, etc. are mind boggling.
Random Person 3 years ago
Same! And I feel so much happier because of it!
Load More Replies... Random Person 3 years ago
Yep, never getting pregnant. This article is just reason number #98498634983
Brittany Thomas 2 years ago
I have a baby. A fur baby. That's the only kind of children I will ever have.
Load More Replies... Jo Choto 3 years ago
Pregnancy and labor varies tremendously from woman to woman. I had an employee who was VERY small and VERY thin and her longest labor of her five children was 20 minutes. As in, feels something and gives birth 20 minutes later. Then there are people like me who go 72 hours and die during the process. But most people are in between. I think a lot of the fear and surprise comes from the fact that most of us no longer live in community settings where we see pregnancy and labor up close and are used to that aspect of life. We all live in our little nuclear families, separated from most other people and so pregnancy and labor and delivery are quite foreign concepts to a lot of western women. Best clue you will have is to find out what kind of experience your mother and/or maternal/paternal aunts had, because you may well follow a similar pattern. But there are plenty of people in the world, so choosing not to have a child is well valid.
Nina 3 years ago
I wish these posts showed all the good stuff about being preggers. There's all the crap, but it's an incredible experience too. I don't want anyone to feel scared of this process because of the bad days. That's just how life is.
Jason Alexander 3 years ago (edited)
There is good, but many women have struggles and think they shouldn't share bc sharing about the hard stuff is not a thing. I have always heard the wonderful, I appreciate the relatable more. Making pregnancy a fairytale doesn't help the rising rates of depression women experience after pregnancy. Women need to know it's ok to not love being pregnant. I HATED it, and that's ok. I love my babies and would do it again for them, but I know it's ok to not like being pregnant. I'm glad you had a good time, but many women do not, and that shouldn't be an issue.
Load More Replies... Adraboran Davis-Blake 2 years ago
A pregnancy was always so scary for me. Another human growing inside of me has freaked me out since I was about 12. I don't know why.
Crystal Gavaller 3 years ago
Sooooo, the last two months of my pregnancy, I couldn't sleep. Of course I started to hallucinate. In the middle of the night I thought my cat was trying to attack my baby 😂 n her crib so I threw the cat across the room. The baby was still in my belly and the cat was a diet coke.. pregnancy brain at it's finest 😂
Tami 3 years ago
Anyone remarking how pregnant women are crazy needs to have a few doses of the hormones circulating in a pregnant woman's body, then comment.
tiari 3 years ago
My pregnant friends usually said that about themselves. You can still be quite self-aware while pregnant.
Load More Replies... BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 3 years ago
I really want to have kids, but whenever I think about going through labor or having to deal with all of this, I get a little scared. I know it's worth it though to actually have a child.
Jason Alexander 3 years ago
Unlike the other comments I want to comfort you by saying it's ok and normal to be scared. Fear is normal, shoving it down is not. I would advise you to talk to those who have given birth or are currently pregnant. Join groups for women trying to conceive. Ask questions and work through fears. Whatever you choose should be right for you and you should be comfortable with that choice. People telling you not to worry or to push through the fear aren't thinking about the emotional ramifications of that mentality when you are pregnant with hormones or after you give birth when they all rush out. I love my babies, but pregnancy is hard and those first 6 months are brutal. Some women have it easy, but you also have to mentally prepare in case you don't.
Load More Replies... CrazyRedHead 2 years ago
Some of these make me NOT want to be pregnant t someday tho......... =(=(=(
Luka Verheijen 3 years ago
I hear all the time what a pain it is, so no, I can't see how beautiful it is
Brittany Thomas 2 years ago
Gee, I'm so glad I never had children. My 50th birthday is coming up in April. I'm really going to celebrate.
Bianca Schepel 3 years ago
I am just sitting here wondering why you would go through the trouble of painting your toenails, shave your legs or cooch at this point. Baby won't come out wearing it like a beard and no one will be looking at your toes or pet your hairy legs while they are supporting your legs to help you out during birth. Just let it be and tidy it up once you've gone back to semi regular.
Rocheellee Reid 2 years ago
90% of these comments are either braindead, selfish or annoying. i don't want kids either but God damn stop making these posts meant for pregnant women about yourselves and how much you think the pregnant body is disgusting. holy sh1t grow up.
Paul Nogin 2 years ago
I expected more sexual harassment. I'm very happy for these ladies that it wasn't there. Just surprised, is all.
Alison Shanahan 2 years ago
My first pregnancy I was so swollen with excess fluid I could only wear flip flops. I put on 35kg because the gynaecologist cut my thyroid meds in half when they should have been doubled. My second pregnancy I only put on 9kg had zero fluid retention and had a 5kg baby. My third pregnancy I put on 22kg, stomach grew to 51" and had another 5kg baby. The second was the easiest, I felt comfortable the entire time. I craved fruit with all 3, mandarins first, passionfruit second and fruit in general third.
Melissa J 3 years ago
I think the article was cool as a mom of 3 boys(15, 9 & 8) it's funny to think about my odd cravings for each pregnancy. My 1st craving was for lo mein and my husband brought me "lo mein" BUT it was made with skinny spaghetti noodles. I wanted the traditional lo mein with fat noodles. My poor husband I unleashed the evil and asked how he thought this was ok when obviously it was spaghetti NOT lo mein noodles. Every restaurant has their spin on it now my sane brain gets it but not 15 yrs ago.lol btw- I also couldn't eat chicken during all 3 pregnancies I would vomit. I had a weird cotton candy craving it could only be in blue NEVER in pink. My youngest sticky rice. I'd shape it similar to a shrimp roll and dip it in soy sauce. It was worth the cankles.lol
CatWoman312 3 years ago
I wish someone did one on our sense of smell. I smell 1000x better than I did before like I can smell what my neighbors are cooking. I can smell 3 rooms over if my cats use the liter box. I can tell if the trash needs to be thrown out without entering the room. It’s like super nose or something 😂
Dorothy Cloud 3 years ago
I was so lucky that I skipped so many of those problems, but I feel for all the ladies that go thru that. Bless their hearts.
TheAnimalLady 3 years ago
I'm confused 😕 Bless your heart is a belittling insult, right?
Load More Replies... Joanna Hardwick 2 years ago
I empathise so much!! Women are amazing. Some of these made me laugh till I cried.
Delia Fey 2 years ago
For every scary story there are more funny & beautiful stories. You should see a therapist to address your anxiety. If you decide you want to have a baby, you should look into getting a trained doulah who can help you during the labor & delivery & you can do hypnobirthing -it trains you to relax so you won't be overwhelmed by your anxieties. I did both & had 2 kids. With my first delivery I did both & it made for a great experience I do not regret. My doulah knew this amazing trick she told the midwife to inject a small amount of sterile water just under the skin in 4 places on my back & poof my lower back pain went away. The deliveries were major events in my life but I remember them as intense not painful. I did not have an epidural by choice. (I was very fearful of having a C-section & an epidural because I had heard horror stories so in response I did my research enough to find what I would be comfortable with. You do you & be confident in your choices dybe ruled by fear. Hugs GL!
McBedo 2 years ago
Honestly, a huge amount of these comments are very annoying. This post has nothing to do with what you as a person want for yourself. Its just a silly post about pregnant women's problems. These are relatable and funny to any pregnant woman out there and even to those who are looking to be future parents. If you don't wanna be a mom good for you, but seriously stop flooding the comments with "yep this is why I'm not having kids" ffs it is not the worst thing in the world, it's just weird things that happen for 9months that pass by in a blink of an eye for most mothers. Stop making it sound so tabboo. To live in a day and age where people think pregnancy is weird, disgusting and uncomfortable is just embarassing. Pregnancy is beautiful, yes it has its own set of problems, but its great for anyone who genuinely wants to be a parent. As I said, if you don't want to have kids that's your choice, but don't pin the reason on preggo problems or how "gross the belly looks".
Lucy Gregg 3 years ago
They should show real problems pregnant women can have this world and people in general dont care about pregnant women.
Ragnhild Nilsen 3 years ago
I was almost 8 months pregnant with twins and hadn't been able to go as far as the shop (500 meters) for more than a week. I wanted apples. I needed apples. And husband bought apples for me. It was the wrong kind of apples. I cried.
pankaj sharma 2 years ago
While I was pregnant with my youngest, I yelled at my husband. During last trimester I enjoyed and carved for Lipton ice tea lemon. In pouches, not bottles. So when ever he went to buy groceries, he would buy ten pouches for me. So one evening I drank one liter of ice tea (9. Pouch), and wanted more. So I made the last one. I thought it smelled different and tasted it, it was peach taste. So I yelled at him for solid 15 min, for not paying attention to make sure that ALL 10 were lemon. Then he left to buy more pouches, like 10-15 min before the store closed. When he came back, I didn't want it anymore. I was 7 months pregnant.
Rissie 2 years ago
A liter of black tea? That's a whole lot of caffeine... Might have added to your anger.
Load More Replies... Khadija Jade 2 years ago
Hey...just a reminder that if you seek God, you will find Him. He cares about you and wants you to give Him your life <3
Nanette Pacelli 2 years ago
I managed to shave my legs when I was 9 months pregnant. foot up on the tub and lean a bit to the side.
Becky Graham 2 years ago
I have 3 absolutely gorgeous children....well young adults now. I am 63 and one thing I miss about my younger days is being pregnant. It was always a magical time for me. I guess because I didn't focus on the uncomfortable, undo- able moments, but on watching my gift from God flipping and flopping in my belly. My oldest daughter would push my left side so hard, every night, that I could count every little toe. We would communicate by tapping a spot and getting a push back. I miss being pregnant so much.
Donald Johnson 3 years ago
Pregnant women are very beautiful women as long as they don't get mad.
darkmagic lovespell 3 years ago
Save Your Relationship and Get Your Ex Boyfriend/Girlfriend Back! with 48hours contact: Dr. Ogun is certainly the best spell caster online and his result is 100% guarantee. contact now via darkmagiclovespell66@gmail.com or WhatsApp him via+12348080796947
Lori T Wisconsin 3 years ago
Attention seeking behaviors. You made your bed, now you sleep in it.
Martha Meyer 3 years ago
Why do you keep making these overdramatic comments? Wanting children is a perfecty normal thing, you are acting as if they are willingly growing the monsters from Alien in their bodies.
Load More Replies... Nadine Debard 3 years ago
Right, but these body reactions are very frequent. Every woman and every pregnancy is different, some won't have cravings, some won't have oedema, some will be able to put on their shoes until the 8th month or more... But it's useful and rather comforting to know you're not alone when you feel like a whale crying because you can't pick up a random thing on the floor (yes I sometimes feel like this, not everyday).
Load More Replies... Ivana 3 years ago
Wait, since you posted this, isn't this your way of telling the internet that your parents had sex? Man, what a perv. No one asked about your parent's sex life!
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