Pregnancy is no walk in the park, and that’s an understatement. While the miracle of creating life is truly awe-inspiring, it seems everyone has an opinion on the experience. You might hear things like “Women have been doing this forever, what’s the fuss?” Heaven forbid you mention how exhausted you are, ask for a seat on the subway, or express your discomfort when strangers decide to touch your belly.
Enter your partner, who often receives all the praise. Seriously, men get standing ovations for simple acts like rubbing their partner’s feet, attending doctor’s visits, or grabbing snacks. What gives? We’re the ones doing the heavy lifting here!
Comedian Zara Thompson dives into the realities of pregnancy in her Netflix special, “Bumpin’ Around”. She’s quickly becoming the voice for expectant moms everywhere. “I can already tell how a baby can strain a marriage because the little one hasn’t even arrived yet, and I’m already feeling so much resentment towards my partner,” Zara shares. “Like when he asks me to do chores: ‘Hey, could you clean the kitchen?’ NO! Or ‘Can you water the plants?’ I AM TOO BUSY GROWING A HUMAN, I’M NOT DOING ANYTHING ELSE!”
Zara highlights the glaring double standard in society about parenting. “It takes so little to be hailed as a great dad,” she points out. “Meanwhile, it takes hardly anything to be labeled a bad mom. People applaud my husband for attending my doctor’s appointments. Oh wow! What a supportive guy! But guess who else is at those appointments? ME. I’m the one getting poked and prodded while he’s just scrolling on his phone.”
Amen to that! You can catch Zara in her special “Bumpin’ Around” on Netflix for more relatable laughs. For additional insights into fertility and home insemination, check out this blog post on intracervical insemination. And if you’re looking for a reliable source on the topic, visit Women’s Health for comprehensive information. Plus, for the best tools to assist you, check out Make a Mom’s at-home insemination kit.
In summary, Zara Thompson’s comedic insights resonate with many expectant mothers, shedding light on the challenges they face and the often unfair expectations placed on them. Her humor is a breath of fresh air that reminds us all to appreciate the effort that goes into bringing new life into the world.