Frazzled Parents, This One’s For You: Comics That Nail the Messy Joy of Raising Kids

Remember the popular catchphrase, “Help I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up”? A similar sentiment is often expressed by expectant mothers, albeit their struggle is not with falling, but rather with the seemingly simple act of lying down.

As infants continue to grow in the womb, the burgeoning weight becomes an increasing challenge for expectant mothers, making their usual mobility a task of its own. This change necessitates the constant presence of their partners, ever ready to lend a helping hand, be it to rise from the couch or the floor.