--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Because they've either conveniently…" description: "\"Because they've either conveniently forgotten with time or they're trying to be supportive, most mothers won't tell you how hard pregnancy (and then ch..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ae5/jenny-mccarthy-7508_academy_because-they-ve-either-conveniently-forg_1971409.jpg" --- # Because they've either conveniently forgotten with time or… ![“Because they've either conveniently forgotten with time or they're trying to be supportive, most mothers won't tell you how hard pregnancy (and then childbirth) can be. Let me tell you, it is. It's brutal sometimes! But, if I did it, ANYONE can do it. I mean, I always knew I was meant to do…” quote by Jenny McCarthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ae5/jenny-mccarthy-7508_academy_because-they-ve-either-conveniently-forg_1971409.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ae5/jenny-mccarthy-7508_academy_because-they-ve-either-conveniently-forg_1971409.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ae5/jenny-mccarthy-7508_academy_because-they-ve-either-conveniently-forg_1971409.jpg) > “Because they've either conveniently forgotten with time or they're trying to be supportive, most mothers won't tell you how hard pregnancy (and then childbirth) can be. Let me tell you, it is. It's brutal sometimes! But, if I did it, ANYONE can do it. I mean, I always knew I was meant to do something really BIG in life, and now I know that this was it. Screw winning an Academy Award someday ... I GAVE BIRTH” [Jenny McCarthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jenny-mccarthy/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Pregnancy and childbirth are extremely challenging, but anyone can overcome them; the experience can reveal a larger purpose and drive. **In simple terms:** Childbirth is hard but doable; it can inspire big life goals. Key Takeaway Recognize strength in adversity. Themes parenthood resilience purpose Mood empathetic determined Type personal motivational When to use this quote - new mothers - support groups - healthcare counseling Key Concepts personal growth empowerment Questions to Reflect On - What support do mothers need? - How can we normalize sharing hardships? 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