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Dads Being Totally Weird While Their Wives Were Pregnant: You’ve Gotta See These!
Hey! Today we’re diving into the hilarious and unexpected things dads did while their partners were pregnant or in labor. Ready for some facepalm-worthy and laugh-out-loud moments? Let’s jump right in!
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About three weeks before his son's arrival, this dad went all-in on getting their nursery ready. He decided to hang two ceiling fans... by himself. Anyone who’s tried knows you usually need a buddy for this job. Unsurprisingly, midway he ran out of gas — and then, bam! Intense stomach pain sent him to the ER. After hours of waiting, turns out he had appendicitis and needed surgery... right before his wife’s emergency C-section. Not the plan, but hey, dad made it to the birth!
This dad proudly dropped his weight to 159 lbs during intense workouts — right as his 8-month pregnant wife tipped the scales at 160 lbs. He cheerfully told her, “Hey, you weigh more than me!” Spoiler alert: That landed him straight in the doghouse. Oops!
While his wife was in labor, this guy decided to chow down on fried chicken after not eating for 24 hours. The doctor gave him the death stare, so he tossed it right away. Later, his wife told him, “You should go get some more chicken, I know you’re hungry.” True love means letting him live his chicken dreams, apparently!
A while back, a Reddit thread popped up asking dads about the dumb stuff they did during their wife's pregnancy. The funny part? Lots of moms jumped in too, sharing stories. Turns out, dads can be just as weird - or weirder - than moms when the baby countdown starts.
So grab some popcorn, because these tales are equal parts cringey and adorable.
Right after childbirth, the new mom complained about nonstop feeding and said it made her feel like a cow. Dad’s brilliant comeback? Saying "Mooooooo." Let’s just say that was a classic dad-joke fail.
This dad’s nerves are so intense, he throws up when stressed. When his wife was in labor, he vomited in the doctor’s office, the car, and even the delivery room. Right after the baby was born, the proud dad held his newborn... and threw up on her. That’s what we call making a messy entrance!
At 8 months pregnant, this wife finally managed to roll over in bed after trying for a while. Husband just had to laugh and declared, “Thar she rolls.” Classic dad humor to the rescue!
Believe it or not, dads feel the pressure too. They might not grow babies, but the stress of the big day sends their brains into all kinds of funky, unpredictable places. Even the calmest of dads suddenly act like they missed the parenting memo.
That’s why their silly moves can be hilarious and relatable.
Asked to bring cocoa butter for stretch marks, this husband called back an hour later confused and frustrated. He’d checked the candy AND dairy sections but couldn’t find it. The wife had to laugh (and cry) while explaining it was lotion, not edible. Bless his clueless heart!
This guy went out with his buddies on a random Tuesday happy hour, late into the night. When he finally got home, his wife woke him at 4:30am saying her water broke. He stared unbelievingly at the wet spot like, "No way." He rocked a serious hangover at the hospital, looking anything but excited. But when his daughter was born, the tears came — and so did the love.
She wanted jars and jars of pickles during pregnancy. When they ran out, mom got super upset and even made her boyfriend google if drinking pickle juice was safe while pregnant. Yep, pregnant cravings are real (and a little weird).
Speaking of silly, one guy visited his pregnant wife in the hospital every day for months - and would stop afterward to buy two ice cream cones every single time. Yep, not just one, but two, for their soon-to-arrive daughters. Weird? Maybe. Sweet? Totally.
He even admitted it felt a bit obsessive but hey, whatever keeps you sane!
Her water broke at 3am, but instead of gearing up, husband begged to get his hair cut first. If this isn't the ultimate 'calm before the storm' moment, I don’t know what is!
Rushing to get his wife a Dairy Queen treat before they closed, this dad slammed the car door... right on his own ear. The pain? Exquisite and excruciating. The treat? Delivered. The marriage? Still going strong!
Mom’s 9 cm dilated, about to have the baby, and dad strolls in asking, "Where’s the cafeteria?" Priorities, folks.
During the pandemic, another dad wasn’t allowed into the delivery room. So he camped out in the car all night, singing songs and cracking jokes to keep his wife calm. She’d tell him to quit, then ask for more singing. It was totally bizarre but also kind of sweet.
Moments like these show that when the going gets tough, parents get strange! And that’s part of the magic.
Ignoring the warning not to indulge her craving, husband bought a whole jar of olives for his pregnant wife. An hour later, she completely lost it – projectile vomiting a bucket-load of olives all over their bedroom. Dad’s movie night was ruined, courtesy of olives gone wrong.
Tired from 3 straight 12-hour night shifts, this guy came home, took care of his daughter’s school run, then crashed in bed. Suddenly, wife tells him her water broke. On the way to the hospital — guess what he asked? “Can we stop at McDonald’s?” He enjoyed his Sausage Egg and Cheese McMuffin… and still hears about it!
Dad just bought a new car and turned on the heated seats for mom. She freaked out, convinced her water broke. Rookie mistake, man.
Science even backs this up! There’s something called Couvade syndrome where expectant fathers get strange symptoms like pregnancy cravings and stress. Around a quarter to half of dads get hit by this, especially first-timers.
So if your guy is acting oddly during pregnancy, blame biology (and maybe a bit of fear!).
A friend flew to Switzerland to hang out and snowboard — but baby decided to arrive the same day, so the trip got canceled. Turns out missing the birth because of early arrivals is a way more common story than you'd think!
Waiting outside the dressing room, dad joked to the sales assistant, “It’s time for her feeding.” Mom in maternity clothes overheard and burst into tears—guess it wasn’t the funniest joke ever.
Wife craves Snickers bars and S’mores Poptarts. Loving husband keeps her drawer stocked. One day, he sneaks a Snickers for himself after a night shift. The screaming and fight that followed? Neighbors probably thought a crime happened. Nope, just one less candy bar.
All said and done, the birth of a baby is a rollercoaster for both parents - full of stress, laughs, tears, and plenty of goofy antics. So dive into these stories, laugh along, and maybe add some of your own dad-moment gems in the comments!
This wife loved fried green beans. When she was pregnant with their second kid, the husband fried two whole bags for dinner. That night, during a shower together, she vomited those beans all over him… twice. Husband's shower time hasn't been the same since.
Mom craved an ice cream cake during pregnancy, but the local shop was a walk-up in the middle of a blizzard. Dad heroically drove through the storm, found it open, and scored the cake. Dessert saved. Respect earned.
Wife wakes husband at 5 am telling him contractions started and "it's time". He rolls over and goes back to sleep for 20 minutes. Then on the way to the hospital, he wants to stop for donuts. And during delivery, he laughs at all the funny faces she makes. Classic husband move.
At 9 months pregnant, wife slips getting back into bed and hits the nightstand. Sleepy husband mumbles, “Weebles wobble but they don’t fall down!” Pregnancy hilarity courtesy of half-asleep dad.
This dad dared to turn the thermostat up from 64 to 66 degrees during February in Wisconsin. What followed? An angry wife, threats of demonic portals opening, and demons running scared. He swears he’ll never mess with the thermostat again.
They were about to eat spaghetti when labor started. Husband gobbled down the meal at home, then drove back to hospital. Wife smelled it instantly, glared, and said, “You ate? I'm birthing our baby, and you’re eating spaghetti?” Doctor just shook his head. Lesson learned.
Husband’s friends suggest hitting a strip club, but he wisely asks his pregnant wife first. She’s more concerned about late-night tacos and fries. He skips the club, tears up with joy for taking one for the team, and yes — she got her snacks.
At six months pregnant, girlfriend swings an "Oh, KISS MY A*S!" during a fight. Husband, in a moment of not-so-great timing, quips about kissing her big target, and gets slapped hard enough to rattle his teeth. Ouch!
Dad is super into ham radio and was chatting with Americans when mom went into labor. So he sent her solo to the hospital and kept talking on the radio. Guess who wasn’t there for her birth? Yep, dad.
Two months before the baby arrived, dad broke his arm. During labor, a fly lands and he flicks it away — but falls to the floor in pain. Not his smoothest moment.
Went out at 11 pm looking for pickled onions. Everything closed except the local kebab shop, which sold pickled onions—at three times the usual price. Sometimes you gotta pay the pickle toll.
Dad deliberately swapped to Prego pasta sauce when mom was pregnant. Why? To be funny. It worked. Dad is a comedic legend.
Mom's water breaks at 2 am. Dad wakes up, groans, makes a sandwich, and says, ‘The baby isn’t popping out for another 12 or so hours, relax.’ Wise or clueless? You decide.
Labor’s been going for 15+ hours, talking about possible C-section, and dad wonders if he has time to grab sushi from the cafeteria. Priorities much?
Wife stuck at home during snowstorm. Dad stops at father-in-law’s for one bourbon, which turns into three. Wife gets mad he’s drinking while she can’t. He tries to explain: “I wasn’t drinking bourbon… I was drinking scotch.” Shouting ensues.
Baby’s being born on a Sunday afternoon during football season. Just as the doctor, nurse, and dad are delivering, all three turn around to watch the Vikings-Bears game. Kids 18 years later still tease dad about it.
Once, he tried to have an opinion while she was pregnant. Spoiler: It did not go well. Learn from dad’s mistake!
Cousin’s wife heavily pregnant, he’s in the bedroom. He plays porn on his phone thinking wife won’t hear, but forgot it’s connected to the Bluetooth speakers downstairs. Panicked, he hides and later admits, “I was watching porn.” Uh-oh!
During labor, dad orders pizza. After baby’s born, exhausted mom lies in bed while dad, mouth full, asks if she wants a slice. Nope, she does not.
This dad homebrewed some super potent beer and partook of 64 ounces, which led to him blacking out during his wife’s painful misdiagnosed shingles episode. Totally unhelpful. Wife wasn’t impressed, gave some punches, and called in a friend. Lesson: don’t get hammered during labor emergencies!
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