“We’re Pregnant.” Nope! Just You Honey!

The saying, “We’re pregnant!” is really not a thing.

Only you are.

I believe that far too many woman say this “we’re pregnant” nonsense to soften the blow of the reality that they are mainly in this motherhood journey alone, whether they have a supportive partner in their lives or not.

While some men may be thrilled to hear the news that they will become a father in the near future, the reality is that they are allowed to walk out on you and the child you are sacrificing your body temporarily to nurture at any time. That baby is literally attached to your damn womb, lady. You are not so fortunate to just abandon the project once shit gets hard, uninteresting, expensive, or not worth it to you anymore.

In my humble, childfree, never-been-a-parent-and-never-ever-plan-to-be opinion, here is why “We’re pregnant” makes absolutely no sense:

“We’re” not experiencing shifting organs and growing body parts to accommodate a growing little human. You are.

“We’re” not dealing with morning sickness, lethargy, body pain, food and smell aversions, and ever-changing emotions. You are.

“We’re” not having to face the reality of losing hair, developing gestational diabetes, anemia, and other health issues due to carrying a child. You are.