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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!

You Know You're In Your Third Trimester When You Drop Something On The Floor And Walk Away Muttering F*** It!

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KatePoulton
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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 ;)

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Stop Touching My Belly!

Stop Touching My Belly!

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Tigermom

Tigermom

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks :D I tried introducing "tiger stripes" into language use since years, now eventually it will be accepted!

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#6

Third Trimester

Third Trimester

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Expecting A Kickboxer

Expecting A Kickboxer

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8 years ago

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#8

And Other Peoples Opinions!

And Other Peoples Opinions!

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i think she meant that you can't choose a name that's the same of someone you hate

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#9

Third Trimester Workout!

Third Trimester Workout!

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Sympathy Pregnant

Sympathy Pregnant

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What Not To Say To A Pregnant Woman

What Not To Say To A Pregnant Woman

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Fears About Giving Birth: Water Breaking In Public

Fears About Giving Birth: Water Breaking In Public

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#15

They Say You Shouldn't Eat For Two...

They Say You Shouldn't Eat For Two...

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL, Everyone misunderstands what that term means, twice the nutrition not twice the calories.

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#16

Princess On The Pea, More Pillows Please!

Princess On The Pea, More Pillows Please!

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my god! I could never get comfortable, even with hundred pillows! Oh, those sleepless nights in last trimester...

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#17

When You Are So Swollen That You Look Like The Michelin Man

When You Are So Swollen That You Look Like The Michelin Man

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AnnaImgrund
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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."

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Seven Months Without Alcohol

Seven Months Without Alcohol

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It bothers me that our society thinks it's unbearable to be without alcohol for nay period of time.

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LivDyrdal
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it was 7 months since the authors last drink..not seven months total during pregnancy...brains, people!

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TiffanyBonner
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most ppl don't know they are pregnant till 4-8 weeks maybe she didn't find out till later?

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AlixSanders
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's weird. The original had 9 months. http://www.kosogkaos.no/?attachment_id=111 They translated it and changed to 7 months.

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks for this info even so - the toon woman is still pregnant so 7 mos is not out of line

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JoliTaryla
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You don't need to abstain from drinking while breastfeeding, just be minimal with it.

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SierraLauren
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

was for me, him at 7 months,but I breast feed,so even longer

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Flavia Furtos
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even if you don't know you are pregnant for the first to months you still can't drink while you breast feed from what I read...

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was planning a baby so didn't drink alcohol or caffeine for 6 months before trying for her, nor through pregnancy. Turns out I was sensitive to caffeine so that was a great move and cleared up severe migraines and other health problems and I never really wanted to be drunk ever again after so win win :) Cheaper and healthier

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went 17 months without alcohol - breastfeeding people!! Nothing better then moms milk that gives strong health for the whole life.

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Who would take a chance and drink two of those months? Dont blame me if your child comes out r******d.

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SusanLeighton
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was stupid! Some women don't even realize they are pregnant at the beginning. She didn't drink during the entire pregnancy. What is wrong with you?

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Admit That You Are Watching Birth Programs All Day And Sobbing

Admit That You Are Watching Birth Programs All Day And Sobbing

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahahaha "One Born Every Minute" was my daily programme to do just that!

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#21

Oh Those Lovely Pregnancy Hormones

Oh Those Lovely Pregnancy Hormones

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is hilarious. I needed a comic relief from my suffering (34 weeks, 40 days to go)! Thank you ♡

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#22

Pregnancy Cramps In The Middle Of The Night

Pregnancy Cramps In The Middle Of The Night

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#23

Beachbody 2015 Can Wait!

Beachbody 2015 Can Wait!

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is the worth of a beach body compared to creating a human being?

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#24

If You've Had Placenta Previa, You Probably Know The Feeling Of Walking Around With A Ticking Time Bomb

If You've Had Placenta Previa, You Probably Know The Feeling Of Walking Around With A Ticking Time Bomb

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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!

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