Pregnancy Myths & Fun: Old Wives' Tales, Jokes & Memes

Old Wives' Tales About Baby Gender

Craving sweets vs. salty: If you're craving sweets, it's a girl; if you're craving salty snacks, it's a boy.
Carrying high or low: High bump? Girl. Low bump? Boy.
Heart rate: If baby's heart rate is above 140 BPM, it's a girl; lower means it's a boy.
Morning sickness: Severe morning sickness means a girl; mild nausea suggests a boy.
Skin beauty: "Girls steal your beauty" — if you're breaking out, it's a girl!
Wedding ring test: Swing a ring on a string above your belly — circle means girl, back-and-forth means boy.
Chinese Gender Chart: Yes, we have an entire page for that one!

"A baby fills a place in your heart you never knew was empty."
"People who say they sleep like a baby usually don’t have one." — Leo J. Burke
"You never understand life until it grows inside of you."
"Being pregnant means every day is another day closer to meeting the love of your life."

Pregnancy brain is real. I once microwaved my phone and tried to call my sandwich.
Pregnancy is like a software update — it takes 9 months, slows you down, and you’re not quite sure what will come out.
Pregnancy cravings: pickles at 2am, ice cream for breakfast, and "why don’t we try that weird restaurant across town right now?"
Sleep now. Seriously. Right now. While you still can.

You can easily Google "pregnancy memes" or check Instagram or Pinterest — they get creative daily. Maybe someday we’ll add our own meme gallery too!