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"We're pregnant"

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IngridBurger · 11/12/2025 20:45

I hate it so much. No he isn't pregnant. Not even a bit. Yes he's going to he a father. He's expecting a baby. His partner is pregnant. How lovely that he's excited about it. What an amazing dad he's sure to be, but he is absolutely not pregnant!

I'm as grumpy as a middle-aged woman can get but this one really pisses me off. Pregnancy is a uniquely female experience. Why the fuck do men need to lay claim to it?

Do they experience morning sickness? Worry about the effects of the pregnancy on their career and earning potential? Be judged by all and sundry if they decide to have a thimbleful of wine or a slice of smoked salmon? Go through the risks and pain of childbirth?

Is it just me? (I expect so!!)

OP posts:
CraftyPlayer · 11/12/2025 21:19

Gives me the ick.

MarbleDrive · 11/12/2025 21:18

I agree. It’s completely nauseating. I know exactly the type that say it.

IngridBurger · 11/12/2025 21:18

firstofallimadelight · 11/12/2025 21:15

I hate it too. Also - is your husband babysitting? No he’s parenting his children!!

He helps with the kids? Aren't you lucky?!

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Pozz · 11/12/2025 21:16

Couldn’t agree more OP

firstofallimadelight · 11/12/2025 21:15

I hate it too. Also - is your husband babysitting? No he’s parenting his children!!

IngridBurger · 11/12/2025 20:49

LoveWine123 · 11/12/2025 20:47

Dude, chill.

I absolutely refuse to!

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chocolateychurros · 11/12/2025 20:48

Ugh I hate it too and I can’t really think of any other phrases or expressions that make me cringe so much. I’m not usually someone who is affected by these things but just noooo.

dynamiccactus · 11/12/2025 20:48

Agree, really cringey. The man's life doesn't change during the pregnancy - while the woman gets bigger, gets morning sickness, backache, can't drink, can't do as much sport, has to avoid certain foods.

SHE is pregnant.

LoveWine123 · 11/12/2025 20:47

Dude, chill.

Achinghipandpainsallover · 11/12/2025 20:47

Totally agree - such a cringey phrase.

I’m pregnant (I, female am carrying and will deliver it the child) or

we’re having a child (we are becoming parents together )

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