https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:17:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant/page/2#post-2197308 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 21:41:27 +0000 youboots 2197308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was fine. And by fine I mean awful. I love having her earthside. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant/page/2#post-2197305 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 21:35:23 +0000 Finfan 2197305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was miserable my entire first pregnancy. I'm 17 weeks this time around and it's better but pregnancy is just a means to an end (baby snuggles!) for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant/page/2#post-2197227 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 20:08:28 +0000 Canoli 2197227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes I did. I was fortunate that both of my pregnancies were easy and I felt great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant/page/2#post-2196864 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 14:19:56 +0000 babycanuck 2196864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so happy to see some honest responses to this.</p> <p>Thank you everyone, I feel guilty but I'm glad I'm not the only one in this boat.</p> <p> :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant/page/2#post-2196792 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 13:40:55 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2196792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Out of the 25 weeks I was pregnant, there were like 4 that were not terrible either physically or emotionally. I still long for a normal "beautiful" pregnancy, but it won't be happening again. Thankfully I have a wonderful, adorable toddler to show for it all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant/page/2#post-2196733 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 13:17:54 +0000 travellingbee 2196733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>From 20-35 weeks I liked it ok. Before that I was puking all the time and after that I was miserable and uncomfortable. There were a few weeks in the middle that I was miserable too, with acid reflux and was sleeping sitting up on the couch. It was so bad. But then I got on Nexium and felt so much better. So in general, the middle was OK. I did like the way I looked for most of pregnancy and (don't tell anyone but) I liked getting treated special :silly:</p> <p>So far this time, I am pretty miserable and not enjoying it at all but I am only 9 weeks and still in the thick of morning sickness. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant/page/2#post-2196730 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 13:17:23 +0000 Smurfette 2196730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Loved it till the last couple weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant/page/2#post-2196691 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 12:59:39 +0000 Cherrybee 2196691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loved every minute! I loved how I looked, how I felt.... I even loved my GD diet! I've never felt so well or so beautiful. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant/page/2#post-2196681 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 12:56:31 +0000 sarac 2196681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's funny, I had a much harder first pregnancy (lots more back/pelvis pain, way less energy, slept badly all third trimester, bad PUPPS rash at the end), and I still just adored it. I loved every second of it. This time, I was surprised by pregnancy, and I wasn't even sure I wanted to be doing it again. And while I've had a much easier pregnancy physically (way less pain, still able to exercise, sleeping really well at 33 weeks), I just cannot stand it. I cannot stand seeing my husband crush it fitness wise while I'm just trying to keep moving. I cannot stand how cumbersome and awkward I feel, and just how big around I am. I just hate hate hate it and I'm dying to be done with it and get to the baby part. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant/page/2#post-2196653 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 12:44:11 +0000 Alivoo01 2196653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did. I absolutely loved it, but DS was super nice to me. I was so thankful!!! &lt;3 Hope his future sibling(s) take note! Please and thank you. lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant/page/2#post-2196581 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 12:17:06 +0000 Meowkers 2196581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was completely surprised that I actually really enjoyed being pregnant. I thought I would hate it but I didn't. I had a bunch of unpleasant symptoms like morning sickness, heartburn, joint pain, etc etc. However I also felt very emotionally and psychologically happy and loved. Overall it was a great experience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant/page/2#post-2196573 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 12:13:08 +0000 ineebee 2196573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel pretty lucky because I enjoyed it for the most part! No nausea or heartburn, but the swelling towards the end was pretty annoying . I'm only apprehensive about having a second baby because of the work involved, not the pregnancy at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant/page/2#post-2196519 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 11:48:28 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2196519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not really. I felt hungover the whole first tri, but then started showing and gaining weight the second tri, which I'm not too keen on, even though most days I feel good, it's just not MY body anymore. Third tri is still underway, but I know I'm going to be in more pain and discomfort moving forward. I'm happy to be growing a baby and looking forward to having a child, that's it. BUT, I know that someday (soon?!) I will look back on the memories, as this is a truly unique experience, and I want to remember it in all its unpleasant glory!</p> <p>I told DH he can carry the next one :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant/page/2#post-2196485 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 11:39:56 +0000 lovehoneybee 2196485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eh, not really. I was sick all the way until he came out (I lost 15 lbs to start and ended up 4lbs above pp weight...I had food aversions to basically everything). I was constantly worried about an unresolved SCH, and constantly in pain. The last trimester it hurt to move at all. </p> <p>But I loved my hair, and feeling him move (even though it was so weird), and I LOVED my bump and how I carried him. Afterwards I forgot most of the bad stuff and missed being pregnant. </p> <p>I'm 10.5 weeks this time, and the MS hasn't been as bad. I'm still constantly queasy, but it's more manageable, and I'm actually occasionally interested in food, so I'm hopeful this pregnancy will be better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant#post-2196471 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 11:35:53 +0000 deerylou 2196471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was rough the first twenty weeks, as I had horrible "morning" sickness, and the medicine I had to utilize to make it subside gave me killer migraines. The second half of pregnancy was a dream, though. I wish I could just skip the first part. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant#post-2196465 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 11:33:32 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2196465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel horribly guilty saying this, especially with how much I went through to get pregnant, but I hate being pregnant. To me, the only fun thing about being pregnant is feeling the baby move, but there are times where he really hurts me too. </p> <p>This pregnancy, I've also been sick at some point nearly every day and I'm in my 24th week. I'm pretty over not feeling well, not being able to do things physically (like run), and the weight gain. I very selfishly want my body back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant#post-2196449 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 11:28:53 +0000 buttermilk 2196449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm only 30 weeks now, but I have thoroughly enjoyed being pregnant so far. I've had a crazy easy pregnancy. No nausea, no complications, very little discomfort, average weight gain. Plus I feel so freaking special! :) Hoping to finish out this third trimester strong! </p> <p>I know most people aren't so lucky so I am so grateful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant#post-2196444 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 11:26:50 +0000 Dandelion 2196444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. I get sore just thinking about how sore my pelvis was with M. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant#post-2196438 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 11:23:15 +0000 clover 2196438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not at all. I always thought I wanted 2 or 3, with the way I am feeling right now I'm pretty sure we're going to be 2 and through. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant#post-2196408 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 11:16:09 +0000 Keybee 2196408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm just coming out of the sick stage. I'm hoping I'll love it, but I still feel off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant#post-2196357 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 10:58:07 +0000 snowjewelz 2196357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not 1st trimester, even though MS wasn't bad. And not 3rd b/c I was just freaking out about birth and also getting so big/heavy. I did really love 2nd trimester where I sported a cute bump and felt pretty much like myself! Probably also b/c it was summer so I was out &amp; about enjoying it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant#post-2196355 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 10:57:39 +0000 Ginabean3 2196355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My first, yes sort of, my second no. Mainly because of complications with the first is giving me major anxiety with the second. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant#post-2196325 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 10:45:13 +0000 babynumber1 2196325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do not like being pregnant. The 1st trimester exhaustion, 2nd trimester I feel pretty normal, except I show really early, get big and stay consistent for like 15 weeks. I am 25 weeks and constantly get told that I look like I'm going to pop. I also hate all of the comments on my boobs. Yes I know they are huge. Thanks for feeling the need to comment. People as assholes to pregnant women. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant#post-2196314 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 10:40:18 +0000 PurplePeony 2196314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't like it. Objectively, I had a great pregnancy -- no nausea, no unusual discomfort, no complications -- but I just felt *wrong* the whole time. Like I didn't belong in my own body or something like that. It was just a weird, unsettling feeling and there was nothing I could do about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant#post-2196311 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 10:38:59 +0000 lawbee11 2196311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Excluding the last few weeks I loved it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant#post-2196268 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 10:20:13 +0000 jape14 2196268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loved being pregnant, even when I was 8 days overdue in the hottest part of summer in the south. I had pretty minor physical symptoms (minor nausea and heartburn, rib pain) but overall I felt pretty great, thankfully! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant#post-2196254 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 10:10:53 +0000 cheesetomywhine 2196254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love it! My first two pregnancies were easy though. I hope the same is true for the future. I also felt very confident. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant#post-2196234 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 09:58:16 +0000 Chillybear 2196234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didnt hate it, and I feel somewhat nostalgic about it 2 years later. I was so happy to be pregnant and it was exciting. I felt great during most of my first and 2nd trimester. I got siderailed by kidney stones and a minor car accident and i wish that i hadn't taken on so many ambitious projects during my pregnancy and had taken more time to relax. I definitely pushed myself to hard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant#post-2196228 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 09:54:16 +0000 yoursilverlining 2196228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No – the only thing I liked about being pregnant is I felt super confident/happy with my body. I have a healthy level of self esteem (aka, no real body-hating or shaming here!) but I felt SO beautiful when I was pregnant. My skin and hair were awesome too, which helped. Everything else about pregnancy – hells to the no. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-enjoy-being-pregnant#post-2196224 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 09:52:15 +0000 Spinny 2196224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love it, I feel like Mother Earth, if that makes sense! I have to admit I've not had any serious pain or complications though... that might have changed things. Minor heartburn and 3rd trimester nausea are manageable... </p>