Line Severinsen, an illustrator animator and mother of two in Bergen, has a funny series of simple webcomics that share some of the challenges and everyday realities of being an expectant mom. We all know motherhood can be tough, but her comic - Kos og Kaos, or "Cuddles and Chaos" in English - illustrates these struggles in a fun and approachable way.
Severinsen started her comic when she was pregnant in 2012, and continued it after a brief hiatus when she was pregnant with her second child (who was born in May of this year). Let us know in the comment section, mommies – did she get it right?
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You Know You're In Your Third Trimester When You Drop Something On The Floor And Walk Away Muttering F*** It!
I did this and bent down to pick up my keys and must of squished my daughter and she kicked out and popped out one if my ribs :-/ to say it hurt is an understatement little did I know that giving birth would be a thousand times worse ;)
I bent down to pet a puppy and my water broke...a month early. Daughter was perfectly healthy
Load More Replies...I bent down to pet a puppy and my water broke...4 weeks early. Thankfully my daughter was perfectly healthy
Yup if everything is not around me it's lost. forgot to turn off the light? Whelp it's on now.
Can't See Below The Belly
mine refuses says he might cut off the baby's head. I know crazy right
Load More Replies...I did this the other day. I just did everything I could see haha I don't know what my lady part looks like any more.
My favorite "can't see/reach it" story is when in bed one night my husband sliced his leg on my toenails. he said "JEEZ TRIM YOUR F***ING TOENAILS!" I replied "I CAN'T BLOODY REACH THEM!" heh. I still torture him with that one. lol.
Stop Touching My Belly!
Maybe it's a Southern thing. I loved it when peopled oohed and aahed and--within an unspoken agreement with strangers that perhaps only Southerners understand--layed a gentle, affirming hand on my belly. Even down South, it's all in the context. No one ever touched me, even once, outside of this unspoken "dance" of permission, but I'm sure anyone who doesn't know the steps might be offended. I can assure everyone, though, that it's a long tradition here that was only ever meant to show support, encouragement and a kind of shared joy.
I'm a Southern woman, lived here since I was a toddler, and I hated it when people touched my belly when I was pregnant. Family, friends, strangers, didn't matter - you ASK first, and if the answer no, you respect that. I don't know what you're talking about, "unspoken dance of permission." Permission is spoken consent, not unspoken agreements between people who have never met.
Load More Replies...I was totally fine with my family members rubbing and touching my belly but I did not like strangers doing it!! The comments and oohs and aahhs did not bother me!
I never had a problem with unwanted belly touches but yeah lots of people love to feel the belly.
Now all Heather Elise Fox has to worry about is people touching and breathing all over the baby.
People were too scared to touch my baby belly hahaha. In UK anyone and everyone think they have a right to just step onto your personal space and rub away without permission but I guess I exude such an aura of f**k offness that nobody dared and I saw them halt with twitching hands and fear in their eyes lol
You are the goddess personified in motherhood. Let them touch your damned belly lol...
Hell no my belly is mine. It didn't become public propery the minute I start to show.
Load More Replies...Tigermom
Thanks :D I tried introducing "tiger stripes" into language use since years, now eventually it will be accepted!
Tiger stripes are beautiful imperfections, which shows and reminds your man, that you carried his baby. You girls are so much harder on your own looks, than we guys could ever be.
I called them birth marks...If it wasnt for the birth of my babies, I wouldnt have these marks!lol.
Every Man's Greatest Fear
you can't, actually. The baby is protected by the amniotic sac, so you can't touch it. You're welcome
Some guys are definitely wishful thinking here but if you did have placenta previa ( I did ) it was more me running away.
Dude there is something seriously wrong with u!
Load More Replies...Third Trimester
So funny, I had 2 full term and 2 poorly prem babies and lost a little boy, even though it was the most awful time I can still see the funny side. Have to look at the positive side not the negative. And premmies are real strong kids when they grow up xxx
Hahahahaha . Cow has 2 pillows and 1 more week for venturing into the fun realms of third trimester
i hope all is well with your daughter and grandchild, but come on
Load More Replies...Expecting A Kickboxer
For christ sake, stop calling her name when you know nothing ! My sister when she was pregnant drank probably 3 cans of coke. Over 9 months. How do you know she just didn't want ONE mountain dew ? Stop being so judgemental, I hope that not the kind of behaviour you'll pass to your children...
Load More Replies...I had twins. One summer morning, I was sitting outside tossing balls for our dog. Whatever I was sitting on was, like, a stool or a ledge or something fairly low with no arms or anything on either side of it. All of a sudden, my twin on the left kicked me so hard that it knocked me sideways to the ground!!! They were usually so "quiet" that I'm sure shock was part of the problem, LOL, but it was one heck of a kick!
my 2 kids and being pregnant again love my right rib, sure hurts when they kick there :/
Moutsim drew is a citrus carbonated drink. I got it in my hand now. It not a energy drink. To all thr mother who drank 60 cans of coke wgen pregnant is a lot worse. Watch how ine can if coke react to stomavh acid. Say no more
I still wonder what happened to all of my daughter's extra elbows and knees during birth.
Load More Replies...And Other Peoples Opinions!
When my best friend was having a baby I just said don't name her naomi because backwards it's I moan ;)
What was funny to me was the number of names I hated as a kid because I associated them with "old people" or someone I didn't like. Then, later, I'd meet someone new with a name I'd hated, and all of a sudden it was the cutest name ever. The psychology of association, LOL. As for people who liked or didn't like the names we chose, I never cared. That said, I don't recall anyone ever saying anything negative anyway.
I loved certain names but husband hated people with that name and vice versa. Then after certain people hated our name choices when pregnant with daughter (how very rude!) we kept our sons name a secret until he was born
Third Trimester Workout!
Time For Slip-ons!
I wore flip flops or slip on flats! My sneakers dos not exist while pregnant!
I borrowed my mother's shoes, 1 size bigger, so I wouldn't have to bend over.
Have You Had Any Pregnancy Cravings?
I went to the store to buy watermelon and they didn't have it. Cried for half an hour
Cotton candy. None of that bagged stuff.... Right from the machine. You bring me that bagged stuff from an event and I'll probably cry and think it's the end of the world. Ooh wait.... That did happen.
Chocolate is just about the easiest thing to get when u r far from home. I had insane cravings for food from home and had to cook up a storm to satisfy them!
Vanilla ice cream and Nutella ...along came border line gestational diabetes ....*sobs* *howls*
Sympathy Pregnant
What Not To Say To A Pregnant Woman
Only 7 months? Lol Thats far along.... good luck :)
Load More Replies...I'll add "When are you due" to the list. Many new moms (as well as more than a few overweight, non-pregnant women) have been reduced to tears by this question. Never comment on any pregnancy that you don't have 100% fact-checked proof of. And never comment on a stranger's "pregnancy" at all. I did that once myself, being "so certain" a woman waiting by me in a long and boring checkout line was expecting. Um, no. The rest of that wait was an eternity. Lesson learned.
I only gained 19 pounds with my daughter and was 8 pounds lighter after my son. (We were very healthy I just had horrible nausea the whole time. PLUS I carried both babies in my back. So at 9 months it wasn't even noticeable to people who didn't know me. I'm still envious of the pregnancy belly
How about this one little ladies, "wow youre already six months, your so tiny!!" :/
Fears About Giving Birth: Water Breaking In Public
Mine broke in a store but I made in time to get to the hospital. I took the subway because I was afraid I would get stuck in traffic.
Mine broke at a park when I bent down to pet a puppy. Didn't realize it broke, just thought I peed on myself AGAIN, LOL
I had a baby in the hospital elevator with people getting on and off. So my water breaking in public? Piece of cake.
My waters broke while I was at work. Then had to drive 40 mins home!
Mine water burst during the Canada Day fireworks, downtown in a crowd of thousands! Had to ride a golf cart to the ambulance on the main road because it couldn't get to me through the crowd.
Mine broke while in the supermarket / store too! I didn't get my shopping free though *pout*
They Say You Shouldn't Eat For Two...
LOL, Everyone misunderstands what that term means, twice the nutrition not twice the calories.
Twice nutrition means almost twice calories, unless you eat only cucumbers and rice. I'm sorry for you, CatherineRose.
Load More Replies...actually 300 extra calories a day. roughly an extra meal. same during breast feeding.
So true, though. Pregnancy weight is easier to avoid than to work off.
Screw that! I am eating for two!! Two grown people. #fatandhappy. #NowIwantaSunday
You only need to take in an extra 500 cal. But sometimes cravings need to be satisfied. Usually it means your body is missing something it needs. I generally tell expectant mothers to eat when they are hungry or craving something but try to avoid eating bc you're bored.
Princess On The Pea, More Pillows Please!
Oh my god! I could never get comfortable, even with hundred pillows! Oh, those sleepless nights in last trimester...
1 under my belly, 2 between my knees, 1 for under my head, and sometimes another one behind my back for extra support.
When You Are So Swollen That You Look Like The Michelin Man
I became toxemic in both my pregnancies, learning that edema is no joke. Can be very dangerous. There's swelling, and there's, "I pressed my finger on my foot 20 minutes ago and you can still see the dimple."
I swelled just a little with all 3 of mine! Not bad but enough where I couldn't wear my rings!
Seven Months Without Alcohol
It bothers me that our society thinks it's unbearable to be without alcohol for nay period of time.
Load More Replies...On average, people find out at 8 weeks, which is 2 months; and it's quite possible that a women had a few drinks in that moment of time
Most ppl don't know they are pregnant till 4-8 weeks maybe she didn't find out till later?
It's weird. The original had 9 months. http://www.kosogkaos.no/?attachment_id=111 They translated it and changed to 7 months.
Thanks for this info even so - the toon woman is still pregnant so 7 mos is not out of line
Load More Replies...You don't need to abstain from drinking while breastfeeding, just be minimal with it.
You can drink while breastfeeding though, you just can't get drunk
Load More Replies...I had the occasional glass of RED wine in my last trimester of pregnancy. Special occasions like a glass with Christmas dinner and on Valentine's Day. March 19, 2015 I had my beautiful 10 lb boy. I sure you he's far from "r******d". So yeah, 7 months without alcohol.
Admit That You Are Watching Birth Programs All Day And Sobbing
Hahahaha "One Born Every Minute" was my daily programme to do just that!
The Nurse Show The First Time Dad A Placenta
Hardly -I have pictures if anyone would like to see (just kidding, I'm not showing anyone pictures of my first born's placenta, but I do have pictures).
Oh Those Lovely Pregnancy Hormones
Pregnancy Cramps In The Middle Of The Night
it means you are deficient in a certain nutrition or dehydrated. Don't just suffer with this, go to your dr it happens for a reason
Beachbody 2015 Can Wait!
What is the worth of a beach body compared to creating a human being?
Ffs. Do you have a body? If so you have a beach body. There are no rules.
If You've Had Placenta Previa, You Probably Know The Feeling Of Walking Around With A Ticking Time Bomb
I never had Placenta Previa(thank God) but my mom did & yeah she sure was a ticking time bomb! She went to the hospital so many times & the last time they couldn't stop the bleeding my sister was born a month premature, she'll be 32 on the 28th, I didn't want a sister when she was born but I changed my mind along time ago, I love her so much now!
Yes! I had complete placenta previs a with my third pregnancy, and it sucked so bad!
These are still fresh in my mind...baby two can wait a little longer lol
Couldn't agree more! I'm sure we all have this love/hate relationship w pregnancy;)
I have'nt been pregnant myself, but can relate to these hysterical situations very well. Laughed 'til I cried.
These are still fresh in my mind...baby two can wait a little longer lol
Couldn't agree more! I'm sure we all have this love/hate relationship w pregnancy;)
I have'nt been pregnant myself, but can relate to these hysterical situations very well. Laughed 'til I cried.
