Can you share some mumsnet funny birth stories?
There was this mum who thought she had a lot more time before the baby came. She was at a grocery store when her water broke. She ended up having to sit on a chair in the store manager's office while waiting for the ambulance. The store employees were running around getting towels and water for her. It was quite a scene and she always tells the story with a laugh now.
A mom on mumsnet shared that during her birth, her husband was trying to be really supportive but he got so nervous that he accidentally put his shoe on the wrong foot. And when he went to get ice chips for her, he got lost in the hospital corridors for a good 10 minutes. But in the end, their baby was born healthy and they all look back on that day with humor.
What are some of the most hilarious mumsnet funny birth stories?
One hilarious story is when a mum was in labor and her dog, who was very protective, wouldn't let the midwife get close. The dog kept barking and circling around the bed. It took some time to calm the dog down so the midwife could do her job. In the end, they had a beautiful baby and a very protective dog. It was quite the comical situation.
Share some funny dad birth stories.
One funny dad birth story is about a dad who was so nervous during the delivery that he fainted right when the baby was about to be born. When he woke up, he saw his wife holding the baby and he was so embarrassed. Another one is a dad who accidentally locked himself out of the delivery room while running to get ice chips for his wife. He had to bang on the door until a nurse let him back in. And there was a dad who thought the baby would come out clean as a whistle, but when he first held the newborn, the baby pooped all over his new shirt.
Share some funny birth control stories.
Well, once my friend was using the pill for birth control. One day, she accidentally took two pills thinking she missed one from the day before, but she hadn't. She panicked a bit, called the doctor, and the doctor just laughed and said it was okay as long as she didn't make it a habit. It was quite a comical moment for her.
What are some mumsnet scary stories?
One of the mumsnet scary stories could be about strange noises in an old house at night. A mother was living in a rather old and creaky house. Every night, she would hear scratching sounds coming from the attic. She was so terrified that she couldn't sleep. Eventually, it turned out to be a family of squirrels that had made a nest up there.
Can you share some funny birth stories?
Sure. One funny birth story is about a woman who was in labor and the hospital's power suddenly went out. But the nurses and doctors were so calm. They used flashlights and candles. The baby was born just as the power came back on, as if the little one was waiting for the lights to be on again.
Can you share some funny home birth stories?
Sure. One story I heard was about a family where the mom was in labor at home. The family dog, sensing something was up, brought its favorite toy and laid it by the mom's side, as if offering comfort. And the midwife later said the dog stayed right there until the baby was born, like a little guardian.
Can you share some giving birth funny stories?
Well, there was this mom - to - be. As she was about to give birth, she was so focused on not making a mess that she kept asking the nurses if there was a special 'poop - prevention' protocol. Her concern about such a practical yet a bit embarrassing thing during the intense process of giving birth was quite hilarious.
Can you share a particularly disturbing mumsnet scary story?
Yes. There was a story where a mother was constantly getting anonymous, threatening letters in her mailbox. The letters contained details about her daily routine, her children's school schedule, etc. It was very disturbing as she had no idea who was sending them. She ended up involving the police and found out it was an estranged neighbor who had some mental health issues.
What are the scariest mumsnet ghost stories you know?
There's a story where a couple heard unexplained knocking on the walls of their new home. It would happen at the same time every night. They also smelled a strange, old - fashioned perfume that no one in the house wore. After some research, they found out that an old lady had passed away in that house years ago, and they suspected it was her ghost.
Funny labor and birth stories
One funny story is about a woman who went into labor during a family barbecue. She was calmly grilling sausages when her water broke. Instead of panicking, she just announced it casually and asked someone to finish the grilling while she went to the hospital. Everyone was a bit shocked at first but then sprang into action.