Many call the presidency the world's toughest job. But French illustrator and mother Nathalie Jomard knows better: nothing compares to the demands of raising children.
Through her candid, humorous drawings, she depicts the unvarnished truth of motherhood—from postpartum body changes to the loss of private bathroom moments.
These illustrations highlight the everyday battles of moms at every stage, offering a fresh perspective for those who might take motherhood for granted. Explore them below:
Contents
- 1. The first time you breastfeed is an...unforgettable moment!
- 2. You can't even be quiet in the toilet anymore
- 3. Ahh and those balmy weekend mornings when the kids wake you up at 5 a.m.
- 4. Nothing is the right size anymore!
- 5. When you try to stay calm in all situations
- 6. Intimacy with your partner is just a distant memory
- 7. When none of the advice in the books works, all you have to do is find your own methods
- 8. No one can imagine all the mess a single baby can make
- 9. But the worst part is that a baby doesn't care whether you are in pain or not
- 10. And no one told you that baby's favorite toys are just everyday objects
- 11. With a child, you become a professional juggler capable of carrying 100 objects at the same time
- 12. Nothing prepares you for the first time you put on a bikini after giving birth...
- 13. Potty training never really goes as planned...
- 14. Making sure kids are well protected from the sun is super important
- 15. Feeding your child never ends as you originally thought
- 16. We become expert in multitasking constantly juggling between work and children
- 17. Trying to work even when exhausted becomes routine
- 18. You were forced to eat broccoli even though you hated it, so you're setting a good example for the kids
- 19. Can't reach his feet even to tie his shoes
- 20. With children, you should always expect to find your objects in the most unexpected places
- 21. We always look for the answers to our questions in a book
- 22. We always feel like we've turned into a balloon
- 23. You never know what to say when your child's pet dies
- 24. Trying to maintain your authority at home is never easy
- 25. The first time we have to change baby, we read all the books we can to make it easier
1. The first time you breastfeed is an...unforgettable moment!
Source: Nathalie Jomard
2. You can't even be quiet in the toilet anymore
Source: Nathalie Jomard
3. Ahh and those balmy weekend mornings when the kids wake you up at 5 a.m.
Source: Nathalie Jomard
4. Nothing is the right size anymore!
Source: Nathalie Jomard
5. When you try to stay calm in all situations
Source: Nathalie Jomard
6. Intimacy with your partner is just a distant memory
Source: Nathalie Jomard
7. When none of the advice in the books works, all you have to do is find your own methods
Source: Nathalie Jomard
8. No one can imagine all the mess a single baby can make
Source: Nathalie Jomard
9. But the worst part is that a baby doesn't care whether you are in pain or not
Source: Nathalie Jomard
10. And no one warned you that baby's favorite toys are actually any everyday object
Source: Nathalie Jomard
11. With a child, you become a professional juggler capable of carrying 100 objects at the same time
Source: Nathalie Jomard
12. Nothing prepares you for the first time you put on a bikini after giving birth...
Source: Nathalie Jomard
13. Potty training never really goes as planned...
Source: Nathalie Jomard
14. Making sure kids are well protected from the sun is super important
Source: Nathalie Jomard
15. Feeding your child never ends as we thought at the start
Source: Nathalie Jomard
16. We become expert in multitasking constantly juggling between work and children
Source: Nathalie Jomard
17. Trying to work even when exhausted becomes routine
Source: Nathalie Jomard
18. You were forced to eat broccoli even though you hated it, so you're setting a good example for the kids
Source: Nathalie Jomard
19. Impossible to reach his feet even to tie his shoes
Source: Nathalie Jomard
20. With children, you should always expect to find your objects in the most unexpected places
Source: Nathalie Jomard
21. We always look for the answers to our questions in a book
Source: Nathalie Jomard
22. We always have the impression of having turned into a balloon
Source: Nathalie Jomard
23. You never know what to say when your child's pet dies
Source: Nathalie Jomard
24. Trying to maintain authority at home is never easy
Source: Nathalie Jomard
25. The first time we have to change baby, we read all the books we can to make it easier
Find all of Nathalie Jomard's illustrations on her website, on her Instagram account and her Facebook page.
And if you like his humor, you can get his book Le petit grumeau illustré. Chronicle of an apprentice mother here.
