Bringing a baby into the world is one of the most magical things you can do. But, let's be honest, pregnancy isn't all it's cracked up to be. You're uncomfortable all the time, you're either starving hungry or feel like you're going to explode (or both at the same time), and you have to pee every two seconds. And that's before we mention the rollercoaster of emotions that see you break down in tears at a diaper commercial. Yep, pregnant women have to deal with a lot when they're growing a literal human being inside of their bodies. And these hilariously relatable memes prove it.
Sharing Isn't Caring
Expecting mothers struggle to get comfortable, which is why the partners of pregnant women need to realize that their side of the bed is no longer their side of the bed. Instead, they have to give up their space to their pregnant partners. If they're lucky, they might just have enough space to curl up in a corner! But when you think about it, this side division makes a lot of sense.
After all, there are technically three people in one bed - so the pregnant woman should definitely have more space. Unless their partner wants a watermelon shoved into their back.
When You Gotta Go
You know what they say; when you gotta go, you've gotta go. But it seems as though the same rules don't apply when you're pregnant. Although a large part of being pregnant is feeling the need to use the bathroom all the time, actually using the bathroom is a whole different story. On the inside, it feels as though you need to unleash a waterfall. But when the time comes, there's just a tiny drop.
It's the cruellest prank in the pregnancy book, and it's enough to send an expectant mother over the edge. After all, she's just a tiny pee away from a meltdown.
Psyche!
Although some expecting mothers love being pregnant and enjoy the whole process, there comes a time when you just want to meet your baby and let your feet recover from being swollen for nine months. And while the arrival of a baby can be gauged by a due date, there's no doubt about the fact that this isn't an exact science. Ultimately, a baby will turn up to the party on its own time.
This meme is one of the most relatable things an expecting mother has ever seen. It's always on the day that you least expect - and normally on the day that's least convenient, too.
What Kind of Question Is That?
There comes a time in every expecting mother's pregnancy when she resents the person who made her pregnant. By this point, ridiculously uncomfortable and ready to get that baby out of there, and the only person she can blame is the person who put it there. Because of this, partners need to be careful with their words when an expecting mother reaches the end of her pregnancy. And you definitely shouldn't ask her how she is...
This guy didn't heed our warning, and he felt the true wrath of his pregnant wife in return. Yep, you know it's bad when she responds with a heavily pregnant and wrinkled cat...
A Skilled Individual
Einstein was smart. Michael Phelps can swim. Mariah Carey can sing. But did you know that pregnant women are also extremely talented? When you have a giant bump attached to your body, expectant mothers find ways to play to their strengths - and we bet most pregnant women have used their bump to carry a bowl of ice cream during their pregnancy. It's a pregnancy rite of passage, after all.
It's a special talent, that's for sure. And Rachel's face shows just how exciting it is when you perfect this special skill for the first time. In fact, we think it deserves a round of applause.
Yep, I Made This
Growing a tiny human is a pretty big deal. Expecting mothers have to go through a lot when they're carrying their child, from the early stages of morning sickness to asking a stranger to tie their shoelaces when they can no longer bend past their giant belly. So, why shouldn't a new mom be able to show off what they made? If you don't show off your baby like this otter, then you're doing it wrong.
Of course, you'd like to think that a human baby wouldn't have webbed feet or a long tail, but we have a feeling that it would probably be just as cute. So, flaunt it.
So Close, but Not Quite
You probably don't need us to tell you that pregnancy is a bit of a mystery. Although pregnant women know that they're growing a baby inside of their body, the logistics of that are better left unsaid and unknown. However, we're pretty sure this diagram isn't biologically correct. Luckily, the person who made this meme seemed to realize that it was a little far-fetched. A baby isn't half the size of the mom, after all.
It would be pretty weird if this is really what the baby looked like when inside the mom, and what's even weirder is the fact that this baby looks as though it's playing the piano.
Just Double Checking
Whether you're actively trying to get pregnant or you have a sneaking suspicion you may be pregnant, the best way to check is to buy a pregnancy test. But with so many pregnancy test products out there, every company wants you to buy from their brand. That's why their choice of ad can make or break this decision - and it's safe to say that we won't be buying from this brand in the future.
You're supposed to feel confident in a pregnancy test, but if anything this meme just makes us feel overwhelmed with confusion. When you need to know? Are they being serious?
When the Cravings Kick in
One of the best and worst things about being pregnant is the cravings. Some expecting mothers experience cravings like nothing else they have ever experienced, and they can consume their whole body. And while some people have strange cravings like chalk and sponges, most expecting mothers crave fruit or chips - or even cupcakes! And this meme perfectly sums up what it's like when you hear that your craving is nearby.
If an expecting mother is craving a cupcake and she hears that there are cupcakes in the kitchen, you can bet your bottom dollar that she'll push anyone who gets in her way.
Sleep? We Don't Know Her
You'd think that carrying a full-term baby would tire you out and allow you to fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pregnancy pillow, but anyone who has been pregnant will know that's not the case at all. In fact, it's virtually impossible to sleep while you're nine months pregnant - and expecting mothers have to play a game of sleep roulette every evening to see which terrible symptom will keep them up.
Will it be the baby playing with their bladder like a squishy toy? Will it be the intense heartburn? The giant watermelon attached to their stomach, making it impossible to get comfortable? Or perhaps a mix of all three?
Pregnancy Brain, Shmegnancy Brain
You may have two brains inside of your body when you're pregnant, but most expecting women have never been dumber than when they're pregnant. Pregnancy brain seriously messes with your smarts, and the hormones mess with your memory, your instincts, and your general knowledge. Don't believe us? Well, this meme sums it up perfectly, as we bet many expecting mothers try to use their car key to unlock their front door.
In fact, most expecting mothers have spent half an hour getting irritated by such a thing. But that's just what you have to deal with when you're growing a tiny human.
Not Ready for Our Photo-Op
Let's be honest, being a member of the royal family would suck - especially when you're an expecting mother. The public dissects every single move, and then you have to show off your newborn baby (and your post-baby self) to the whole world for a photo-op. And this meme sums that up, really. On the one hand, you have Kate Middleton looking beautiful with the help of a stylist, makeup artist, and oodles of cash to motivate her.
On the other side, you have a real-life mother who has been soaked in sweat, punched their partner in the face, and fallen asleep while eating sushi for the first time in nine months. We are not the same as you, Kate.
The Big Question
Anyone who has ever been pregnant will know that it's not fun. Sure, it's magical, but it's also painful, uncomfortable, and downright annoying sometimes. Because of this, it's not uncommon to find a pregnant lady who is feeling a bit irritated. The big question is whether that irritation has come from pregnancy hormones, or whether they're just perpetually irritated. In most cases, it's actually a big old mixture of both!
Yes, this meme is relatable on so many levels. But when it comes to pregnancy irritation, you don't need a valid reason for your behavior. You're growing a human, so you can do what you want.
The Real Kicker
Most pregnant women love feeling their baby kick for the first time. It's the first major sign that you have a real, tiny human being inside of you, and it's one of the most memorable experiences of your life. But this meme is true. While a baby kicking for the first time is magical, a baby kicking for the 600th time is just annoying. Especially when you're trying to get to sleep.
These babies just don't understand that their moms know that they're there. They don't need to remind them with jabs in the ribs or punches to the bladder at 2am.
A Not-So-Group Project
In most cases, two people are needed to make a baby. And while everyone has their part to play in such an act, there's no doubt about the fact that men get off lightly when it comes to the pregnancy part. They don't have to deal with the growing bump, they don't have to deal with the overload of emotions, and they definitely don't have to deal with pushing a baby out of their body.
Yep, this meme sums it up perfectly. Women have to do almost all of the work, but both men and women get the credit. That just doesn't add up, if you ask us.
Hiding in Plain Sight
Being pregnant means you can get away with eating more than usual, but going overboard is easy. Pregnant women can often find themselves eating family-sized bags of chips and full packets of cookies, which is why we don't blame this woman for asking her husband to hide the cookies somewhere she couldn't reach them. And while she probably thought he'd put them high up on a shelf, he did the complete opposite.
When you think about it, this is actually a pretty smart idea. By hiding them in plain sight, he knew that his wife would never be able to grab them off the floor. She couldn't even touch her toes.
A Never-Ending Process
For non-pregnant people, nine months goes by in a flash. They don't know how time goes quickly, but one minute, it's January, and the next minute, it's September. Expectant mothers will know that's not the case when you're pregnant, though. Instead, minutes seem like hours, hours seem like days, days seem like weeks, and weeks feel like months! Especially when you're carrying a watermelon-sized ball around your stomach and dealing with swollen feet.
Before you know it, nine months seems like 84 years, and you feel like you've been pregnant forever. It's just never-ending, until one day it all comes to an end.
Fashionista No More
Being pregnant is pretty expensive, you know. Alongside decorating the nursery, buying car seats, and buying every single diaper at Costco, expecting mothers also have to deal with the fact that they're growing a literal human inside of their body - and that means their pre-pregnancy wardrobe no longer fits them. This can be a nightmare for former fashionistas who took pride in the collection of clothes sitting in their closet.
Opening up your closet can bring a tear to your eye when you're pregnant, as you know those clothes will be sitting there for months - both before you give birth, and after you give birth.
The Morning Struggle
There's nothing better than getting a good night's sleep when you're pregnant. You feel refreshed, you feel as though you can take on the world, and, most of the time, you also desperately need to use the bathroom. But your good mood is instantly squashed when you realize that you have a watermelon-sized baby inside of your body, and that getting out of bed isn't as easy as it was pre-pregnancy.
As this meme suggests, you feel like a turtle trying to get off its shell when you wake up in the morning. And it seems as though gravity is completely against you.
Easy Peasy, Right?
Expectant mothers are so blissfully unaware of the realities of motherhood, and only those who have had babies truly understand the harsh reality of being a parent. But how many of you have listened to someone pregnant with their first baby talking about parenting being a breeze? Sure, babies do require a lot of sleep - but they don't sleep in the same way that adults do. They're a bit more sporadic.
This meme of Kim Kardashian is reminiscent of every mom listening to mom-to-be's. While they could tell them of the harsh reality, why burst their bubble like that? Let them experience the nightmare for themselves.
Gotta Be Prepared
When expectant mothers suspect that they're pregnant, they often head to the local convenience store and pick up a pregnancy test. It's not glamorous, but it does the job! And while we do appreciate the innovative team behind this curved pregnancy test, we do have to agree with the creator of this meme. After all, if you're not willing to get pee on your hand, you're definitely not ready for what's coming if the test is positive.
When you're a parent, you'll have to deal with a whole host of bodily fluids - and a very large portion of them aren't going to be yours. So, thanks, but no thanks.
That's Not Fair
Every pregnant body is different, which isn't something a pregnant woman wants to hear - especially when they look at memes like this. While there's no doubt about the fact that all pregnant bodies are beautiful, there's no doubt about the fact that Heidi Klum was an enigma when she was expecting. Despite being four months pregnant, her stomach was still as flat as a pancake, and she definitely doesn't have swollen ankles in those heels.
Heidi obviously missed the memo that you're actually supposed to look more like the girl on the right when you're pregnant, and we really don't think it's fair that a supermodel can be quite so perfect.
Is It Time?
Those who have gone through pregnancy will know that those last few weeks are the most intense. As well as emotionally preparing yourself for the fact that your life is going to change, you also have to deal with the fact that your body is going to push out a literal human being. But first, you're given a little bit of warning in the form of contractions - but even this can be deceiving.
Sometimes, trapped gas or even a tiny foot to the ribs can make you wonder if you're going into labor. And it's a real test of resilience and strength on a pregnant womna's part.
The Big Question
You know what they say about assuming, right? It's never a good idea to assume that someone is pregnant just by their outward appearance. This is a surefire way to get sucker-punched to the nose if you get it wrong, so it's just really not worth the risk. This meme has got it spot-on. The only time you can potentially ask a woman if she's pregnant is when she's actually giving birth!
Let's just hope that this question won't be asked by the doctor who comes into the room. You'd like to think that they'd know better than that, being professionals and all.
The Pregnant Pose
You probably don't need us to tell you that being pregnant is a magical experience. But from a heavily pregnant woman's point of view, there's nothing more annoying than seeing a woman posting pictures like this when they're just a few weeks pregnant. After all, those first few weeks are exciting and magical - but then it turns into something way more extreme. And way more uncomfortable than you originally thought.
Of course, the people who relate to this Stewie Griffin meme are just jealous that the magical part of their journey has been replaced with a tiny bladder and constant kicks to the stomach. But they're allowed to be that way.
Two Brainys, but No Worky
Many expectant mothers hope that growing a baby inside of them will instantly make them smarter and more responsible. After all, two brains should result in one much smarter mom, right? Well, not quite! Most pregnant women will tell you that two brains result in the dumbest nine months of your life. Overnight, you lose the ability to use the English language, you forget where you put everything, and you become extremely dumb.
This seems to go away as soon as the baby is born, but that doesn't make it any easier for the moms who have to go through this every time they get pregnant.
An Uncanny Resemblance
Let's have a show of hands; who thinks ultrasound images are legible? And who else thinks they look like a weird jumble of black and gray swirls? We're going to assume that most of you agree with the latter, as these scans don't make a whole lot of sense. That's why we love this meme so much. When someone says that the ultrasound image of the baby looks like the father, we just can't see it.
We're sure this makes the dad feel pretty pleased with himself, though, so if that's what's needed to put a smile on the baby daddy's face, then we'll roll with it.
So... Nothing?
Sure, there are some amazing things that happen as a result of being pregnant. For starters, you get to witness your body growing a tiny human being, and that's pretty special. But while this can be a magical experience for some pregnant women, it can also be a nightmare time for women who don't like being told what they can and can't do. After all, there are so many rules when you're pregnant.
This is especially true when it comes to what you can and can't eat, and this meme says it all, really. The list of foods you can eat is so small, there's no point having a list in the first place.
Serving Suggestions? What Are They?
A pregnant woman will look at the packaging of food and see the serving suggestions as a challenge rather than an obstacle. A cheesecake meant to serve six? Just watch her demolish that cheesecake in under an hour! A sharing bag of chips? Oh, she's definitely not going to share them. And this meme has summed this up perfectly. Pregnant women know they shouldn't be eating that much, but you should never ask them about it.
An expecting mother is going to do exactly what an expecting mother wants to do. And if the baby has a craving for cheesecake, that's what the baby is going to get.
To Drink or Not to Drink?
Hands up if you can't go to bed without having a big glass of water? Don't worry, you're not alone. Drinking water before bed helps people drift off to sleep without thinking about their dry tongues, but, unfortunately, some people get left out of that equation. Although pregnant women would love to have a big glass of water before bed, the tiniest drop will make them want to pee five minutes later.
So, expecting mothers have to make a big decision. They can either drink water and quench their thirst but have to pee all evening. Or they can not drink water and have a dry mouth but stay in bed.
Thanks, but No Thanks
Let's face it: pregnant women put on weight. This weight gain is just a fact of life, and most expectant mothers can expect to put on around 25 to 35 pounds when they're pregnant. This comes from the weight of the baby, the weight of the amniotic fluid, the weight of swelling, and so many other factors. So, why do people feel the need to call a pregnant woman out on their weight gain?
It's common knowledge that this is what happens, and there's a high chance that the mom-to-be is already conscious about their changing body. So, let's not call women out on their pregnancy weight.
A Constant Battle
It's a good thing women can grow babies without having to put in too much active effort. Otherwise, pregnancy would last nine years rather than nine months. After all, most pregnant women spend their days in the bathroom - so there's often no time for anything else. Yes, this meme sums it up perfectly. You could walk out of the bathroom and immediately have to walk back in again because you need to pee again.
It's a constant battle, and it's a constant struggle for expecting mothers. How are they supposed to get anything done when they have a bladder the size of a raisin?
An Olympic Sport
Anyone who has ever been pregnant will probably be applauding Simone Boyce right now. After all, it's very easy to brush over the fact that someone is pregnant. People get pregnant all the time, right? But one thing that's not mentioned enough is the fact that pregnancy is just as tough on the body as training to be an Olympian. And unless you've ever tried to shave your legs while pregnant, you just wouldn't understand.
Being pregnant makes you out, it makes your back and your limbs hurt, and it even changes the way you feel in your body. Because of this, we give gold medals to all of the pregnant women out there.
Take a Nap Right Here
Sleeping in the third trimester is almost impossible, but then again, trying to stay awake in the third trimester is also tricky. All in all, the third trimester really takes it out of you. One minute you want to take a nap in the middle of the shopping mall, but the next minute you're struggling to get to sleep because your mind is racing, you can't get comfortable, and you need to pee.
One thing pregnant women will know is that this meme is very true. When a pregnant woman needs a nap, she needs a nap right there and then. Otherwise, you miss the window of opportunity.
Those Were the Days
When pregnancy is over and done with, and you welcome your children into your life, many women miss those days. They miss having their bump, they miss having that connection to their baby, and they miss being able to eat chocolate for breakfast because their cravings want them to. In the grand scheme of things, life was easier when your baby can't talk or fight back - especially at dinnertime.
This meme really does sum up what it's like to have a child who doesn't want to eat the food that you make them. And dealing with child food critics is absolutely exhausting.
Food Always Comes First
You know what they say; pregnant women have to eat for two. And that's something that many pregnant women take very seriously - especially because they're always hungry. This also results in a priority shift. And while their partners and other family members may have been at the top of their priority list, that changes when they get those hunger pains. Suddenly, food goes straight to the top of that pyramid.
That doesn't mean that an expecting mother doesn't love her family. She definitely loves her family, but she also really loves food - and when a pregnant woman needs to eat, it's all she can think about.
The Big Predicament
Expectant mothers need to maintain their food and water intake to ensure that their babies are receiving sufficient nutrients to grow. However, there's a real catch-22 when it comes to eating and pregnancy. On the one hand, you struggle to eat because you're dealing with morning sickness. But on the other hand, you continue to feel sick during the day because you haven't eaten. So, what's a pregnant woman to do?
Most women just have to push through the nausea and hope that they won't throw up as a result of actually having something to eat. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't.
A Real Luxury
They say that your sleeping patterns during pregnancy prepare you for what it's like having a baby, and most pregnant women will probably agree. Trying to sleep while pregnant is almost impossible. Your growing belly bump gets in the way, you constantly need to pee, and you have restless legs that just won't stop moving. All in all, it's incredibly hard to get a full eight hours. Most of the time, it's more like two.
Of course, there are some pregnant women who get even less than that - which means this meme isn't even a joke. What's more, 40 minutes can often seem like a treat when you're pregnant.
Double Dare You
Many people wrongly assume that a woman knows everything there is to know about pregnancy when they're expecting. But, most of the time, expecting mothers are clueless. They simply go with the flow, assuming that everything is ok and that everything will happen when it happens. So, why does everyone insist on asking her when the baby will arrive? If she knew that, she'd probably have a much bigger smile on her face.
Expecting mothers have to play the waiting game the same as everyone else, and they definitely don't have insider knowledge that can help them win. So, stop asking this question, please.
No Credit for You
Of course, we understand that having a partner that's pregnant can be hard. You have to constantly walk on eggshells to avoid upsetting them, you need to be at their beck and call when they have cravings, and you have to say the right thing all the time. But sometimes it's easy to slip up, so this is just a reminder that pregnant women don't like you saying "we're pregnant."
Sure, it's a joint venture, and you'll ultimately both have a say in terms of raising the child when it's born. But are you carrying the child? No. So, shut up.