I love pregnant women. I even loved being pregnant myself. (All right, maybe not all the time, but most of the time.) Pregnancy is one of the most amazing periods in a woman's life. But what I think we could all do without is the constant Facebooking some pregnant women feel they need to partake in. The up-to-the-minute status updates; the unnecessary photos; the gory details. Sometimes, it's just too much.
I want to hear about your pregnancy (and see photos!), but there ought to be a line, you know? I'm truly sorry that you vomited earlier this morning, but maybe don't write that on your timeline?
Here are 6 Facebook fails of pregnant women.
The sonogram shot. Listen. Seeing the little baby that's growing inside of you for the first time is amazing! I know, I've been there. But guess what? Nobody else cares that much. To us, it's our baby; to them, well, it's just a white blob against a black background.
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The constant complaining. Pregnancy can be tough. Especially towards the end. Been there. But some people haven't been there, and maybe they want to. You never know if any of your Facebook friends are having a hard time conceiving or, worse, if something really terrible happened to them during their pregnancy. So, maybe leave the complaining for your significant other and family members.
The photo of you basically giving birth. It's great that you have that incredibly special memory captured. But that's a photo that should be filed "private." Not everyone wants to see a baby the second they're born -- and all the stuff that comes with it.
Constantly referring to your unborn baby by their name. People will get confused. They'll think you already gave birth. Plus, don't you want to leave something for a surprise?
The up-to-the-minute labor details. Hey, if it gets your mind off of the pain, I totally understand that. But just saying, not everyone is interested.
The should-remain-private details. Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but it's not always pretty. How about leaving a little mystique with your Facebook friends, and not telling them how you've been "farting non-stop" since last Friday? Just a suggestion.
Are there any "pregnancy Facebook fails" you can think of?
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I could never understand why there was ever a list of what you should and shouldn't share on facebook. It's my page, it's my info, and if you don't like what I'm posing, then unfriend me. I hate all the political posts everyone seems so fond of lately, but you don't see me complaining. People have a right to express their thoughts and opinions regarding what is going on in their life.
wow...you're not a very caring friend to those around you are you??? I COMPLETELY agree with everyone else that someones facebook page is THEIR page and if you dont care to look at it--then DONT..who are you to dictate what is put on there? 1)sonograms are a beautiful thing. Its a life and I love to see that miracle!! 2) Complaining--its a way for a friend to garner support. It does get hard and you have other people who can relate, build you up and give you remedies. I personally didnt put it on there but i completely understand and it never deterred me from having kids. 3) I will give you that one. 4) this is just ridiculous..if you have a name then you should refer to that child by name. It is a matter of bonding with that child and personalizing it. 5)if you are a true friend,,then you are dying to see how things are going..plus it helps the mom keep her mind off of things. I get giddy watching posts. I didnt update but i'm thankful my friends do!!! 6) i'll give you that..however its the same as the complaining really---they may put it out there as something funny..or again something that many others can relate to