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35 Pregnant Women Whose Day Is Going Worse Than Yours Is (New Pics)
Childbirth is one of the most natural occurrences on Earth. Every single one of us has been a part of it, at least from one perspective. Yet pregnancy can still be an incredibly perplexing time. Aside from the obvious symptom of having a child growing inside of them, and the physical growth associated with that, pregnant women experience an onslaught of mental and emotional effects as well. Their hormones are rapidly changing, which can cause the trademark symptoms of food cravings, mood swings and morning sickness, along with many more. Pregnant women are extremely tough.
Many of them also have a great sense of humor about the absurdity of pregnancy. Below is a list we've compiled at Bored Panda of odd experiences pregnant women and their partners have shared online to bond with others also preparing for the miracle of life. You will also find an exclusive interview with Shanna Micko and Laura Birek, co-hosts of the podcast "Big Fat Positive", which began with the two best friends finding out they were pregnant at the same time. In their podcast, Shanna and Laura recount the often hilarious and always honest highs and lows of being a pregnant woman and new mom.
If you're interested in even more pregnancy content after you've finished this article, check out some of our older publications here and here.
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#1
One Of My Coworkers Decided To Mansplain How Many Calories I Should Be Eating So The Rest Of The Staff Gave Him An Award
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#2
I’ve Thought Of A Million And One Reasons Why Not To Post This Photo But It’s For That Exact Reason I Am
Because if that’s how I’m feeling, then there is at least one person out there feeling the same and I want them to know they’re not alone.
#3
This Is The Absolute Sweetest
#5
5 Days From My Due Date Got Me Like. I Like To Call This One "2 AM Hot Flashes"
#6
My Buddy's Wife Says This Is The Best Part Of Being Pregnant
#7
The Size Of This Belly
#8
My Feet Now (Top) vs. My Feet When I Was 8+ Months Pregnant With The Twins (Bottom)
#9
Was Looking Everywhere For My Phone. Gave Up And Bought A New One. 2 Days Later I've Found It. Thanks Pregnancy Brain
#10
Pictures Are Worth A Thousand Words
over it already 4 years ago
Oh, my first all the way. People kept telling me that the heartburn meant a baby with a full head of hair. True, she did have that, but so did her sisters and they didn't torture me so....
#11
When You're Pregnant And Need A Little Midnight Snack
#12
When My Pregnant Wife Says There Is Nothing In The Fridge
#13
When You Just Can't Believe It's Happening
#14
Pregnancy Varicose Veins Are No Fun. Had Them For All Four Pregnancies But They Were The Worst For The Last Pregnancy (With Twins)
#15
Wifey Is Too Pregnant To Paint Her Own Toenails
#16
It Was The Best Of Times, It Was The Worst Of Times. Today I Celebrate A Crappy Year With The Best Possible Ending
Bobby 4 years ago
That reminds me of my wife's last pregnancy, our first together. I was so excited to do everything. I wanted the hand holding while she pushed, cut the cord, etc. Instead emergency c section and I was holding the puke bucket for her while they operated. What a little miracle though at the end and I wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else
#17
Spaghetti And Meatball Grilled Cheese With Spicy Ranch. Pregnancy Craving Satisfied
#18
Your Jeans Don’t Fit, No Problem. Use A Rubber Band/ Scrunchies/Hair Tie As An Extensor
#19
I'd Been Told My Pregnant Wife Would Have Some Major Cankles During The Final Stretch But Wow! Foot On The Left Is Mine (Non-Bio Mom), Right - Bio Mom's Foot
I also weigh a lot more than bio mom so, uh, extra wow! Did anyone else experience swelling so strongly during their pregnancy?
#20
Expecting Moms Listen Up! Do Not Forget To Remove Your Rings Before Your 3rd Trimester
#21
I Crack Up Every Time I See This In My Doctor Visit Notes
#22
If Anyone Wants To Know What 38 Weeks Pregnant With Twins Looks Like
Ria 4 years ago
It is so awesome what a woman body can do. I mean, if you are heavy overweight and loose to much kilos to fast, there is to much skin everywhere. But look at this. Or at any mom. There are not only tiny humans inside. When they are out, the woman may need some times, yes. And yes, it can be that not all skin goes back in its form. But almost. Hope you all get my point. Also the uterus has a size of a fist and can grow so big! And then after recovery it goes back to its size. Not like before, again. But.. it is just a miracle. The whole pregnancything is a miracle. Seen from outside. The becoming mom has all rights to say she feels uncomfy, it is still amazing.
#23
Weeks 37 And On Be Like
Chinmayee Kalghatgi 4 years ago
Monday is just innocently asking but by the weekend you are yelling
#24
Pregnancy Brain And Autocorrect. I'm So Embarrassed
#25
Hark, A Vague Yet Concerning Symptom
#26
Welcome To Week 39... The Final Week I Am Willing To Be Preg. Any Amount Of Time I Am Pregnant After This Week Is Just Pure Nonsense
Kimi Tomminello 4 years ago (edited)
Pure nonsense lead me to a 41 week pregnancy. Water broke and hour before I was scheduled to be induced. Kiddo was 9lbs 9oz and birthed via emergency c section. The last few days were excruciating.
#27
I Am A Menace To Society. My Dumb Pregnancy Brain Accidentally Ordered My Husband A Burrito With No Tortilla
#28
The Reality Of Pregnancy With A Toddler. He Has The Whole Lounge, And Chooses To Sit Here
I'm always ready for bed way before him, and there is no such thing as personal space or winding down. This is also why I laugh when people look at me concerned if I try and lift heavy things or do "normal people" stuff...
#29
When I Tell You I Walked Into My Bathroom 4 Times Before Actually Remembering I Needed To Put Deodorant On, I Mean It
#30
First Of All We Are Happy To Be Able To Announce I Am Pregnant With Our Second Child. But What A Ride It Has Been So Far
Luther von Wolfen 4 years ago
I don't know how anyone has a second child. I would never go through that again and I'm the dad.
#31
Giving New Meaning To The Word 'Nesting'
#32
This Is What 30 Weeks Pregnant Looks Like. Belly’s Stretched Out With More To Come. Bending Over To Pick Up Things Is No Longer An Option
T h e r e s a 4 years ago (edited)
My mom (5 kids) has 0 stretch marks, never had ‘em. I, however, 0 kids, am FULL of them allll over my hips and butt. I can’t imagine how it will be when I’m preggo. Edit: I want to clarify that I truly think they’re beautiful and love mine. I just think it’s funny.
#33
And How Do You Do It? The Struggle Is Real
#34
It’s Official. We Are Barely Fitting In The Driver's Seat Comfortably
#35
Here I Am, 7 Months Pregnant And Miserable Because I Couldn't Get Off The Couch. My Fiance, Bless Him, Found It Endearing
#36
Almost 10 Weeks Pregnant, And Feeling Pretty Iffy About Food
#37
Turns Out All The Years I Spent Stoned As A Teen, With Late-Night Munchies, Were Really Just Preparation For Pregnancy
#38
The Second Rodeo Is No Joke
#39
Pregnant Brain FTW. I Don't Even
#41
While Packing For Our Move I Discovered A 2-Month-Old Waffle That I Somehow Forgot About. Pregnancy Brain Is Real. I’m Disgusted With Myself
#42
2 Years Ago I Really Had That Twin Pregnancy Glow. With Only A Week To Go My Feet Actually Felt Like They Were Going To Split Open
Aboredpanda 4 years ago
You didn't get compression bands/bandages to help with the swelling? Ladies, that's really important!
#43
It Is Important To Share The Reality Of Pregnancy, Especially In This World Of Social Media Perfection
#44
My Wife Says This Is The Only Benefit Of Being Pregnant
#45
My Mother In Law Ate Rice Crispy Treats Every Day When Pregnant With My Husband. Apparently Her Grand-Baby Has The Same Sweet Tooth
#47
This Lovely Aussie Doctor Knows How Normal (But Unsightly!) Varicose Veins Can Be During Pregnancy. She Is 18 Weeks Pregnant With Twins Here At 39 Years Old
#48
When Your Wife Wants Honey But Not Any Of The 4 Different Types You Already Have, You Go To The Store To Get Another 5 Lbs Container Of A Different Kind
#49
The Result Of Pregnancy Brain
gay insomniac assassin panda 4 years ago
at least you don't have to worry about it being under cooked?!
#50
Alcohol-Free Pregnancy Pro Tip: Pour Watermelon Pedialyte In A Wine Glass And Pretend It’s Rosé
#51
This Pregnancy Has Been Rough. I Am Going On Week 27 Of Being Nauseous
By the end of the day, my arms feel like they each weigh 1,000 lbs and it’s a challenge to keep my head up (literally, not emotionally)
#52
I’m Pregnant. Pickles And Cottage Cheese Is An Actual Food Craving
#53
What My 9-Week-Pregnant Wife Asked Me To Make For Her
#54
Tell Me You’re 39 Weeks Pregnant Without Telling Me You’re 39 Weeks Pregnant
#55
This Pregnancy And My Skin. Wow, What A Rollercoaster
#56
Said She Was Hangry
#57
Last Bump Photo! Leaving In A Little Bit For My C-Section
#58
3rd Trimester Swollen Feet. This Is What My Feet Look Like After 2 Hours Sat With Them Down In The Sun - Swollen And Itchy
#59
My Brain Is Officially Broken, Please Send Help I Put The Ketchup Away And Then Couldn't Find It In The Fridge
#62
Due Date Been And Gone. Can You Tell? Anyone Else Here With Me?
T h e r e s a 4 years ago
Castor oil baby! We know multiple ladies who tried it when all else failed and had popped out a baby within a day.
#63
I Am Really Struggling With Dry Skin And Acne This Pregnancy. It Has Been Rough On My Confidence. This Little Peanut Is So Worth All The Rough Things This Pregnancy
#66
Tell Me You're Pregnant Without Telling Me You're Pregnant
#67
At 21, Almost 22, Weeks I Finally Feel Like A Cliché Pregnant Person
#68
Pregnancy Is Glamorous! Feels Like My Feet Are Gonna Fall Off. Itchy And Painful
#69
Pregnant Wives' Husbands Get Tired Too
#70
So Pregnancy Brain Is Real And It’s A Thing And Oh My Goodness… Maybe Don’t Try To Grill Burgers, Bake Tater Tots, And Toast Buttered Buns All At The Same Time
#72
For All You Parents-To-Be Who Are Setting Up The Nursery And Washing Baby Clothes. Are You As Annoyed With These Things As I Am? Omg
#73
I Apparently Have Forgotten How Mugs Work. This Is What Happens When You Are Pregnant And Make Yourself A Hot Cup Of Tea At 3AM
#74
This Pregnancy Has Really Taken A Toll On My Memory And Apparently Now My Cooking Abilities. I Present To You A Charred Pancake
My people are not impressed! Important to note that this was after I realized I forgot to add water to the mix. Good. Grief.
#76
Pasta And Sugar - Yummmy
#77
“Honey I Left Your Dinner In The Microwave”
#78
When You’re Pregnant But You’ve Had A Long Day
Kimi Tomminello 4 years ago
My tubes are tied and this still sounds like a nice end to a bad day 😜
#79
In Today’s Episode Of Pregnancy Cravings
#80
Pregnancy Is Often Portrayed As A Wonderful Journey Of Growing A Baby; The Glow And That Perfect Bump. The Majority Of The Time It's Actually Anything But Wonderful
Quite frankly, usually it's just bloody hard work. From the regular sickness to the persistent feeling of passing out; the restless legs and the oh-Jesus-Christ-Ross-please-help leg cramps, Rachel has had a much tougher pregnancy this time around! Here she is lying on the floor.
#82
My Body Has Changed, My Mentality Has Changed And It's So Incredible. The Bruises Are Only A Glimpse Into The Trauma That A Woman's Body Goes Through During Childbirth
#83
Pregnancy Brain Is Real. It’s My Excuse And I’m Sticking To It
#85
The Girl In Front Of Me At The Grocery Store Purchased Is 2 Bags Of Epsom Salt, 2 Pregnancy Tests, And 2 Gluten-Free Pizzas
I’m wondering if she’s made mistakes or planning on making some soon
#86
Made A Quick Dash To Costco Before My Inlaws Drop By For A Quick Visit. I Turned On The Car And Instead Of Unlocking All The Doors, I Locked Them
It's cold, I'm pregnant, and my husband has to haul our three small kids over here to get me. The banana bread may burn, too
#87
Because This Is How You Cook Annie’s. Put The Box On The Stove And You’re Done. Pregnancy Brain
Crazy Dog Lady 4 years ago
I once threw a bag of frozen asparagus on a burner, turned it on and then took a nap. Luckily my dad was in the next room and didn't notice...
#88
Egg From My Chickens, Microwaved Turkey Sausage, American Cheese, Boxed Mac N Cheese On An English Muffin. Pregnancy Is Weird
Saint Thomas 4 years ago
I would definitly eat that ! Even though I'm a man and very not pregnant
#89
We Have A Nice Garden With Fresh Produce, And A Freezer Full Of Tasty Local Grass-Fed Beef. But My Fat Pregnant Brain Is Craving Microwave Burritos
#90
Tonight After A Full-On Hormonal Breakdown, I Took My Wedding Ring Off So That My Fingers Can Get All Fat While I’m Carrying Our Baby
#92
My 2:40 Am Crazy Pregnant Lady Brain Dump. Anyone Else?
Aboredpanda 4 years ago
This honestly just seems sensible to me to be concerned abput when having og planning to have a child. Nor sure what's pregnancy brain about it?
#93
Haven't Eaten This Yet But My Pregnant Brain Came Up With This Combination. Cheesy Hash Browns, Hamburger Meat With Tomatoes And Onion. I'm About To Toast It
#94
My Worst Example Of Baby Brain Yet
HarriMissesScotland 4 years ago
I wasn't pregnant and got to work with no shoes on. I had to go back home get 2 pairs, 1 for the day, and a spare for the car.
#96
Remember, Pickles Are A Must
Jo Johannsen 4 years ago
I'm surprised no pickle company besides Vlasik has ever worked pickle cravings into their advertising.
#97
Weird Pregnancy Cravings - Bagle With Cream Cheese And Hot Cheetos
#99
8.5-Months Pregnancy Shot; Will I Get Much Bigger?
#100
Guys! The Struggle Is Real! 4.5 Weeks To Go, And I Am So Swollen. Been Trying To Get My Wedding Ring Off For A While Now To Give My Swollen Finger A Break! Finally Got It Off
#101
Food Disappears From Our Home All The Time
MotherofGuineaPigs 4 years ago (edited)
Our house was like this - He comes home. Where's the watermelon? I ate it. The whole thing? I just bought it yesterday! - Didn't even cut it up, cut in half and sat down with a spoon. He also learned quickly to pick up the hot wings on his way home to ensure he got some.
#102
A Very Full Snack Bag
#103
Is Shaving Becoming A Chore For You As Well? I Don’t Know About You, But I Struggle To Shave My Lower Legs And Honestly I Struggle To Reach As Far As This Picture Looks
#104
Pregnancy Cravings
#105
Pregnant And One And A Half Hot Pockets Into My Dinner Break When The Second Half Flies On To The Floor
#106
Pregnant Wife Wanted Olives
First, the tab broke off. No big deal. We have a can opener. Then the blade kept slipping down into the groove of the can too far to cut through the can. Well, I've seen people open cans with spoons so I thought I'd try it. Didn't work even if I put the tip of the spoon on the seam where it was supposed to open in the first place. Tried stabbing it really hard with a said spoon. Didn't work. Tried prying at it with the spoon again and it finally gave way sending olive juice all over my kitchen. The lid will now not come out
Jo Johannsen 4 years ago
Squeeze the can 90° from where the edges are stuck. There's not going to be a lot of give but should be enough.
#108
Varicose Veins: Thing They Don't Tell You Is A "Normal" Side Affect Of Pregnancy. These Showed Up Sometime While I Was Gestating Kid 2
#109
I Was 8 Months Pregnant And Just Wanted A Chocolate Bar From The Vending Machine At Work
#110
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Mark It/Its 4 years ago
Apparently cravings are actually a way of your body telling you what you need. If you're low on certain vitamins/minerals/ions brain goes "hey that thing contains this eat it" regardless of what it is or whether you even liked it before
Beep boop 4 years ago
I was craving just sugar all the time.... I definitely didn't need more sugar.
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Ghosts 4 years ago
Wait until the usual crowd show up to complain that there's no posts from pregnant men...
XenoMurph 4 years ago
No, we give this whole thing to the people fighting to secure the future of our species. Good on you girls. (Also my wife preferred the term "Pramnesia")
Load More Replies... Mark It/Its 4 years ago
Apparently cravings are actually a way of your body telling you what you need. If you're low on certain vitamins/minerals/ions brain goes "hey that thing contains this eat it" regardless of what it is or whether you even liked it before
Beep boop 4 years ago
I was craving just sugar all the time.... I definitely didn't need more sugar.
Load More Replies... Ghosts 4 years ago
Wait until the usual crowd show up to complain that there's no posts from pregnant men...
XenoMurph 4 years ago
No, we give this whole thing to the people fighting to secure the future of our species. Good on you girls. (Also my wife preferred the term "Pramnesia")
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