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31 times Halloween pumpkins totally nailed what it's like to be a parent

For some, the pumpkin spice latte is life. For us, the literal pumpkin is life—specifically, the first year of life as a parent.

31 times Halloween pumpkins totally nailed what it's like to be a parent

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Have you seen this weird internet trend: Halloween pumpkins giving birth? Apparently it's a thing. So, obviously we decided to illustrate the joys of parenthood through, well, pumpkins. Welcome to the strangest article ever written.

1. Remember the good old days, when you were just two sexy kids (with no kids)?

happy man wearing a pumpkin hat and underwear Photo: Instructables

2. Then you pee on a stick and...oh, yeah, it's on.

carving of fetus on pumpkin Photo: Pumpkin Gutter

3. Once the barfing subsides, you're ready to share the news with the world.

pregnancy announcement written on two pumpkins that says "we're expecting a lil pumpkin" Photo: Happenings of our Home

4. Bonus: Your besties are pregnant, too! #squadgoals

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three women with pumpkins painted on their pregnant bellies Photo: Mark Jordan

5. When you try to get some rest, inside your baby be like:

31 times Halloween pumpkins totally nailed what it's like to be a parent

6. Are those Braxton Hicks or the real thing? Better call the midwife, girl!

a dog dressed as a doctor listening for a heartbeat on a pumpkin Photo: Marking our Territory

7. Remember how you worried about having your hair and make up done for the hospital? Hahaha, that was funny. But you still looked great, promise.

pumpkin carved as pregnant woman wearing a blonde wig and giving birth Photo: Pinterest

8. Thankfully you remembered your chic silk scarf and earrings.

pumpkin carved as pregnant woman with zucchini arms and giving birth Photo: Pinterest

9. And a pedicure.

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pumpkin carved as pregnant woman wearing a bathing cap and giving birth Photo: The 611 Man

10. Oh, that’s for sure broken forever.

pumpkin carved as pregnant woman wearing hospital scrubs and giving birth Photo: Pinterest

11. Is the F*!@ING baby coming out sideways?!?!

pumpkin woman having a baby Photo: Easyday

12. Emergency C-section? But what about my birth plan?

pumpkin woman having a c-section Photo: Charleston Daily Photo

13. I can’t believe it—we did it! He’s perfect!

happy pumpkin mom holding small pumpkin baby Photo: Contracept.org

14. Oh sh*t. Now what?

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scared pumpkin mom holding small pumpkin baby Photo: Contracept.org

15. How much poop can one baby even have?

pumpkin carved as baby with a full diaper Photo: Pinterest

16. Aaaaaaand, I have no nipples. Just raw gaping wounds. Cool.

pumpkin carved as breastfeeding mom with surprised face Photo: Mommyish

17. Let’s try the pump, maybe?

pumpkin wearing a breast pump and a caption that says *pump*kin Photo: Pinterest

18. I'm so over pumping all the time, and to be honest, I'm not sure it's any better.

image of a pumpkin mom using a breast pump Photo: @madeline_annn via Instagram

19. I'm so glad we bought the expensive crib to hold all the new adorable outfits that only fit for three days.

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cute baby sleeping in a hollowed out pumpkin Photo: iStockphoto

20. Look at us rocking parenting and meal planning like total pros. Wait, why is her eye twitching?

two pumpkins with magazine cutouts of eyes nose and mouth pasted on as a face Photo: Happy Home Fairy

21. Some days you answer the door looking just like this.

jack o' lantern with face eaten away by squirrels Photo: Dalai Lina

22. Hey, check me out. This breastfeeding thing is getting a little easier—and I had time to do my hair!

happy breastfeeding pumpkin mom Photo: Pinterest

23. But my house looks like this. Mat leave was supposed to be all about organizing and batch cooking, right? RIGHT?

pumpkin cut open showing seeds and guts Photo: Creative Connections for kids

24. HAS ANYONE FED THE  F*!$#ING DOG TODAY?!?!?!?

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31 times Halloween pumpkins totally nailed what it's like to be a parent

25. What other families look like on Instagram:

pumpkin family with succulent hair Photo: The House that Lars Built

26. Meanwhile, you're trying to get someone (anyone!) to look at the camera.

pumpkin family with funny faces Photo: Dalai Lina

27. The division of labour is going exactly as planned. We are a great team!

scary pumpkin eating smaller pumpkin Photo: The Twist

28. Oh look, he's crawling now. He literally never stops moving. Where the heck is that baby gate?! #fml

31 times Halloween pumpkins totally nailed what it's like to be a parent

29. He starts daycare and you have some time to chill before mat leave ends. NOPE. Now he's got a new virus every third day. It’s cool to call in sick your first day back to work, right?

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pumpkin barfing guacamole onto a platter of chips Photo: Somewhat Simple

30. Those last 12 months weren't that bad, maybe we should try again? Honey?

tired looking gourd with a limp stem Photo: shutterstock

31.We've totally got this. What could possibly surprise us the second time around?

family of pumpkins with one carved showing two baby pumpkins inside Photo: Joe Farrier
This article was originally published on Oct 18, 2020

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Mandy is the co-founder and creative director at Hemme Custom in Toronto, Ontario. Her work can also be found in MSN Canada and Chatelaine

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