10 Things Only New Parents (and Parents-to-Be) Can Do on Social Media
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We give new moms a lot of leeway. When they're late somewhere, we know it's hard to get out of the house with a new baby. When they miss an appointment, we know they haven't slept for more than a few hours and probably just forgot. But there's no place where we give them cut them more slack than on social media. When it comes to posting and sharing, we let them get away with a lot more than we do our other friends. Don't believe me? Check out 10 things we allow new parents to say that would have us up in arms if it was anyone else. Source: Shutterstock
Posting a Picture of Something They Peed On
Especially when the photo is obviously taken right in the bathroom. Source: Flickr user shira gal
Sharing Photos of Their Insides
In any other circumstance, no one would want to see their friends' and family members' innards, but when it comes to pregnancy, moms-to-be can't wait to show off what's growing in their uteruses. Source: Flickr user Kelly Sue DeConnick
Talk About Poop — Incessantly!
Unless you're an 8-year-old boy, poop talk is usually restricted to the bathroom (and it probably should be for them too). But when there's a newborn at home, new moms talk, post, and ask questions about the size, color, smell, and frequency.
Posting Boob Photos
The breastfeeding selfie trend is going strong thanks to Facebook now allowing the images to be posted. But other photos of bare boobs will not be appreciated by your friends. Source: Nickelodeon
Brag About Bodily Functions
Again, usually in the realm of teenage boys who would love to brag about the length of their burps and smell of the farts, when new moms do the same about their baby, it's fair game. Source: E! TV
Post Photos of Rashes to Get People's Opinions
If there wasn't a child in the photo, your friends would certainly tell you how gross it was! Source: Flickr user mjiang_2000
Write in Baby Talk
Calling your partner Daddy or referring to yourself as Mommy is only allowed for the first few weeks after baby is born. After that, your friends may wonder if you and your partner have something a bit perverse going on.
Post Nude Photos
Not only would you be breaking several social media outlets' rules by posting nude photos of anyone but your baby, but also you'd be freaking out your family! Source: Flickr user joelleim
Talk About Vomit
Other than fraternity kids talking about the previous night's crazy party, the only people who have an excuse for talking about vomit online are new moms. Source: BBC
Post Philosophical Questions in the Middle of Night and Expect Answers
When friends without kids do this, you think it's a cry for attention. When a new mom does it, you know it's because she's feeding the baby and looking for company online.