Table of Contents
- The Story
- Reactions from Friends and Family
- The Unraveling of the Deception
- Frequently Asked Questions
A woman allegedly pretended to be pregnant and even held a baby shower before "introducing" a creepy doll to her friends and family, eventually claiming that her daughter had passed away.
The woman – whose identity is being withheld by The Sun – shared ultrasound images with her friends and family, who were all thrilled, according to acquaintances.
A woman shared photos of what friends believe to be a doll in various outfits and carriers gifted to her by unsuspecting friends and family.Credit: Facebook
Friends believed she was simply being protective by not allowing anyone to touch or hold her baby as a new mother.Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
She recorded videos of her stomach, pressing and prodding it while discussing her "princess kicking."
Her enthusiastic friends and family sent baby clothes and gifts for the new arrival, they claim.
They even hosted a gender reveal party, where she fired a cannon and watched confetti explode.
She was seen laughing and crying with joy during the reveal, shocking her friends.
Posts indicate she frequently texted her friends about feeling lonely and experiencing morning sickness.
The alleged mother reportedly purchased a fake baby bump to wear.
Screenshots of messages show the "mother" announcing that she had given birth to a daughter she "can't wait to meet."
She flooded her social media profiles with videos and photos of her supposed baby.
The "new mom" shared a date, time, and weight for the doll, which was dressed in a hat and had a pacifier in her mouth.
Numerous congratulatory comments poured in.
She posted images of the doll in various outfits in carriers and strollers gifted to her by unwitting friends and family.
Friends claim that she even used AI technology to make it appear as though the "baby" was moving in videos.
When her family expressed concern that the baby wasn't moving or opening her eyes, she allegedly told them they had visited the doctor and everything was normal, according to Facebook posts.
Her manager even advised her to take time off to bond with her daughter, a friend revealed.
Friends thought she was just being protective by not allowing anyone to touch or hold her baby as a new mother.
However, she suddenly deleted all images of the supposed baby from her Facebook page, according to friends.
She even informed the father – from whom she had separated – that their baby had tragically passed away, it is understood.
A friend, expressing her shock in a viral Facebook post, shared an emotional message stating that her baby was born with a heart defect and would require surgery.
Ultimately, her deception was exposed when a betrayed friend shared the story online.
Hundreds of shocked friends commented in disbelief, and mothers who had experienced the loss of their own babies were appalled by the charade.
Some even mentioned that the woman had comforted them and they had bonded over their shared grief.
Frequently Asked Questions
What motivated the woman to fake a pregnancy?
The motivations behind her actions remain unclear, but it appears she sought attention and sympathy from friends and family.
How did her friends react when they learned the truth?
Many friends were horrified and felt betrayed, especially those who had shared their own experiences of loss with her.
What were the consequences for the woman?
As the story gained attention, she faced backlash from her community and was isolated from her friends and family.
