9 Humblebrags That Can Really Piss Off Moms

By Lauren Levy
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Before you teach your kids the valuable lesson of "if you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all," you might to have to endure some fellow mamas who totally missed that lesson. While these ladies aren't necessarily trying to be outwardly mean, they have a tendency to use their words as daggers with "innocent" statements. From highlighting how easy it was to breastfeed to letting everyone know how well-rested they feel because their child is sleeping through the night, these women hit other moms right where it hurts with their "wonderful" news. Unless you want to make other moms cringe on the inside, be happy for your own fortune while avoiding these nine humblebrags.

  1. "My baby latched on immediately." Good for you! But some mothers had to endure pain and tears before that first gulp, so keep your nipple glory to yourself.
  2. "My baby slept through the night at just four weeks." At least someone is getting some sleep, but it certainly isn't the struggling mamas out there who don't have the energy to tell you that it just isn't nice to brag.
  3. "My husband honestly doesn't mind changing all the diapers." Well, then he obviously hasn't experienced a day with four explosive blowouts. How eager you are to share your amazing diaper news then?
  4. "I found it easy to lose the weight." Maybe the reason for this unkind attitude is because you're hungry. Go eat something and try again.
  5. "Luckily, I didn't have any stretch marks." Wow — you have good genes! Thank your parents for your genetics but remember that stretch marks aren't something to be ashamed of; they are the reminders of the miracle your body brought into this world.
  6. "They are really good eaters." It doesn't matter if kids eat entirely organic or won't touch anything green; let's not start the food shaming already.
  7. "He potty trained like a pro." Some moms are covered in poop at the moment and calculating every diaper and baby wipe they have left until they can be in your position. Rejoice in your butt-paste-free status — don't rub it in.
  8. "Breastfeeding is easier than people say." OK, well actually, some people say that it's hard, because it was hard for them. For every painless feeding you've experienced, there's another mama out there currently trying soothe her bloody nipples.
  9. "He is in the top percentile for his age." I'm happy that you're happy that you have a tall toddler. I truly will rejoice in the news with you, but I never really asked how he compared to others.