Pregnancy is different for everyone but for the expectant mother, those last few months of being super pregnant can feel like an eternity. Talk about a houseguest who wore out their welcome. Not only does the mother donate her body to the gestation process, she sacrifices life as she knows it.
Being super pregnant is the home stretch of pregnancy when hormones are raging, excitement is bubbling to the surface, and a little bit of anxiety is starting to set in at the realization that everything is about to change. This time of pregnancy is precious and life-changing and even a little bit hilarious. Below are our favorite totally on relatable tweets from women on what it's like to be the most pregnant.
Emotional Hallucinations
The first thing an expectant mom loses control of, aside from her bladder, is her emotions. It's not a bad thing to feel those feelings, but it certainly can be a little inconvenient.
About To Pop
A superpower of being #superpregnant is that people might think the super mom is overdue. This is not a real problem except that asking a 38 week pregnant mom-to-be which hospital she needs to be taken to could hurt her feelings. See aforementioned state of emotional being.
Cravings Galore
Pregnancy cravings have no rhyme or reason, they just are. Baby wants what Baby wants. Grape jam and dill pickle tacos at 3 a.m. is what it is. Don't question it, just give it to them.
Out of Breath
Carrying an extra 15 to 50 pounds around during pregnancy while, literally, growing a baby from scratch, is a lot of exertion. It's no wonder expectant moms are so exhausted. Being super pregnant can leave a mama out of breath just from walking from the couch to the fridge.
Chocolate FTW
During those super pregnant days it really is the little things that mean the most. Kindness hits differently when a mama-to-be is almost to the pregnancy finish line.
Emergency Chips
Super pregnant hunger is not the same as normal hunger. It's beyond hangry. When a pregnant woman is hungry, food must be provided ASAP, and it must be what she wants.
Get in My Belly!
The first rule of Super Pregnant Club is there are no rules. Things happen during pregnancy that are beyond a preggo's control. So let mama eat all the doughnuts her heart desires.
Sleep & More Sleep
Right before the super insomnia sets in, super exhaustion hits hard. The last few weeks of growing a baby and getting the little one ready to make his or her debut into the world is a lot of work — let her nap.
Feel the Music
Words matter, especially during pregnancy. Thoughts are deeper and have more existential meaning. Also, hormones.
Noncommittal AF
The final weeks of pregnancy are full of last-minute things to do in preparation for baby. Every day is an adventure when Mom's on Baby's time, so cut her some slack if plans change.
What Feet?
It's the little things that you miss the most during pregnancy; feet are definitely something most people take for granted.
No Pants Thursday
When mom's super pregnant, pants are definitely overrated. It's nearly impossible to get comfortable, so why complicate things with clothing?
Desperate Measures
The end of pregnancy makes some moms-to-be desperate to meet their baby and get control over their body back. Sometimes babies need some coaxing to join the outside world. Most moms are more than willing to accommodate.
Too Sexy
Its hard to feel sexy when mama is super pregnant. There is just something uncomfortable about living in a body that's growing and stretching beyond its limits that feels slightly unattractive, as powerful as it is.
Baby Body
Nothing makes an expectant mom feel more super pregnant than her husband suddenly noticing that she's put on some baby weight. It's the baby growing, she doesn't need anyone to tell her. Thanks, Captain Obvious.
Pee Happens
Sometimes when women are super pregnant, they pee a little when they laugh, sneeze or cough. Pregnancy brings a lot of unexpected challenges — but nothing some rubber sheets can't fix.
Fashionably Pregnant
In the last weeks of pregnancy, fashion is the last thing on a mom's mind. It's considered a win if showers and clean clothing are being observed.
