18 o mea e lē tatau ona taʻu atu i se fafine faatoʻā fanau

Top 18 phrases a young mom doesn’t want to hear

Childbirth is a physical and psychological upheaval beyond measure. The days following birth, it must be said, we often oscillate between euphoria and melancholy. Not to mention the baby blues which arrives without warning and temporarily plunges us into deep sorrow. In short, young women who have recently given birth are fragile, vulnerable, susceptible … One word too many and aunt Michèle’s visit can turn into civil war. Parents, friends, coworkers, here are the 17 phrases a new mom doesn’t want to hear.

1. Why aren’t you breastfeeding, they say it’s better for the baby?

No, I prefer to poison my daughter with powdered milk.

2. Does he sleep well?

Like a newborn baby who has to eat every 2 hours.

3. Where are you going this summer?

In Bora Bora, it’s great for two week old babies.

4. Are you still in the hospital?

Yes, I love their meal trays and this midwife who checks my vagina every 3 hours, I couldn’t do without.

5. What are you going to do with your days now?

Grasse mat ‘, shopping, small dishes … the gland what.

6. And the third do you think about it?

Do you really think now is the time?

7. Did you ask for the epidural?

Yes, like 80% of women who do not want to suffer while giving birth.

8. He doesn’t look like you or your husband

Yes, I wanted to warn you. They just changed it for me, but shhh don’t say anything.

9. Have you found a childcare arrangement?

No, this is not my first concern there.

10. You’re still wearing your pregnancy pants

Yes, other than Kate Middleton, I don’t know anyone who puts on skinny jeans 24 hours after giving birth.

11. (Cries) I think he’s hungry

It would surprise me, he just ate.

12. It is not too covered?

Let go of me !

13. He has a funny face

Leai se faamatalaga…

14. You are a little pale

No kidding, I haven’t slept for 48 hours.

15. I brought you makeup

Do you think I have to do that?

16. What is the origin of this first name?

You can say you don’t like it, it’s easier!

17. Really, you haven’t bought a cradle?

No, I can’t afford it. Vlan.

18. Do you know that wipes are toxic?

Probably as much as the cola shower gel your daughter loves.

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