https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 27 May 2026 08:52:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18818 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 11:56:11 +0000 lemondrop 18818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So far I agree with you completely!!<br /> In the first trimester, I loved the idea of being pregnant, but not the actual feelings from it. I was so tired and so sick from weeks 7-15, that I greatly disliked it. I can't say hated though because I have wanted this so badly.<br /> After week 15, I actually had days where I loved it, and can't get enough of rubbing that belly, but there has still been plenty of discomfort.<br /> At week 32, I have days where I like it and days where I feel like a waddling troll. I was in cold, rainy Chicago a few weeks ago, and I was ready to cut him out myself. I love feeling him move and rubbing the belly. I still can't believe how fast and slow this has gone.<br /> I really, truly hope that I don't go past my due date, he has been a big baby so far, so any opportunity to give him an eviction notice early is welcome from full-term on. The darndest thing is that I know I will miss pregnancy when he arrives. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18815 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 11:52:47 +0000 HLK208 18815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are parts that are enjoyable, some that aren't. First off, the first trimester makes me feel like a different person entirely, my personality changes, I'm either sick or tired, grumpy and I've felt like I can't leave the house.<br /> On the other hand, the second and third trimester are good. I get a lot done, feeling the baby move and some of the attention is nice. There's never a time when someone gives up their seat for me unless I'm pregnant! Some people are extra nice to pregnant ladies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18813 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 11:41:30 +0000 Scudabble 18813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a very easy pregnancy and I loved being pregnant! The third trimester was the hardest part- especially going 6 days past my due date. But I am already looking forward to being pregnant again- it was a wonderful time of my life :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18800 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 11:12:10 +0000 MamaLove 18800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm only 6.5 weeks but have been pretty sick so far. No throwing up, but I'm constantly nauseous, can't really stomach anything, and have bouts of extreme exhaustion (as in, if I don't get to sleep that second, I feel like I'm going to puke and/or collapse). But I have to say, I love it. I am so grateful to be pregnant, so I just take deep breaths when I feel sick and deal with it the best way possible. I'm excited for my appointment this coming week... hopefully I'll be able to relax a little after the first appointment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18764 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:18:55 +0000 wife09mommy11 18764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am currently 38 weeks and for the most part I have really enjoyed being pregnant. I love bonding with my inside baby and I'm a little sad knowing she will be an outside baby any day now. That being said, I'm also really excited to meet her too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18709 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:45:08 +0000 tequiero21 18709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i hated it so much during 1st trimester. i mean, really hated it. i was miserable. now that i'm in my 2nd trimester, and can feel my babies, i feel much better about it. but still, the back aches suck boodie. we'll see about 3rd trimester when i'm sure i'll be humongous. =T </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18691 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:30:00 +0000 mamatulip 18691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haaaaaaaaaated it! Extremely painful, frequently bed-ridden by exhaustion, and then had 3 months of pre-term labor at the end. (Not the same as regular labor -- more like hard-core, only sometimes painful Braxton-Hicks -- but still less than enjoyable.)</p> <p>And yet lately I find myself wishing I could do it again. Selective amnesia is a beautiful thing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18580 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:04:25 +0000 MsMini 18580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am only 16 weeks, so I can only speak for up to now, weeks 4-14 were horrible, I was exhausted and couldn't get my hyperemesis under control, so all I did was gag, puke, sleep and feel nauseated. I finally got the right combination of meds for the hypermemesis in week 14, and since then I have loved being pregnant (I have been looking better than ever, skin is super clear and glowy, and my bump is just becoming noticable to other people). I hope I love it for a while more ... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18572 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:39:41 +0000 leelee 18572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So far I love it but I'm only 8 wks so im terrified the M/S will kick in soon... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18534 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:15:16 +0000 erinpye 18534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely don't love it. I LOVE feeling her kick and squirm and I do love knowing that she's on her way into my life, but I haven't felt "good" or "normal" for a single day of this pregnancy (currently 21 weeks). The morning sickness was intolerable and lasted from 5.5 to 18 weeks, I still get nauseated at night, have only been able to gain 5 lbs, have many food aversions, horrible acne, headaches, am itchy, always tired...yes, I'm super excited, but the whole loving pregnancy itself part....not so much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18494 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:22:02 +0000 ecogirl 18494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I work out like crazy so being pregnant makes me feel slothy and fat :( I like the end result but not the actual being pregnant part.<br /> And this makes me odd but I hate the baby moving inside. It just feels so uncomfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18461 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:02:39 +0000 safdxb 18461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@junebugmama: this is exactly how I feel at the moment. I'm 13 weeks and unless the pregnancy symptoms ease off in the 2nd trimester I don't foresee a 2nd baby </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18389 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:04:37 +0000 musicbox611 18389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's been almost a decade since my last pregnancy...if THAT tells you anything! I had hypermesis and literally puked everything that went in my mouth (or even things I attempted to eat but couldn't get past the smell) the ENTIRE. 9. MONTHS.</p> <p>It was a nightmare!!!!! The only thing I enjoyed about pregnancy was one single day in my third trimester where I felt decent and I sat on the couch poking my belly and he would kick back at me. It was the cutest thing. </p> <p>I'm not 100% positive, but we find out on Tuesday if I'm pregnant with baby 2. I'm so scared to have a repeat of number one pregnancy!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18375 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:38:34 +0000 mamakwon 18375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm one of those who hated and currently hate being pregnant. I've been sick all the time so I haven't been able to enjoy it much. Plus, it's hard playing with a toddler while pregnant! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18344 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:24:14 +0000 winniebee 18344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So far I actually kind of love it. But, I'm only 13 weeks so plenty of time for that to change! I was never sick or really nauseous in the first trimester, and though I was tired, I was never "fall asleep at my desk tired." There are definitely downers (no wine....wah!!!, the secretions (ew), peeing 3 times a night, teen-like acne, my pants stopped fitting at 8 weeks, and my boobs have been SO SORE since week 5) but overall I have had an easy pregnancy so far and love the changes and thinking about the baby. </p> <p>We tried for awhile to get pregnant and I had an early miscarriage previously so maybe I've just convinced myself that pregnancy is awesome : ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18314 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:01:05 +0000 mekarual 18314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hated pregnancy and don't really understand the "love pregnancy" people.... guess I just wish I was one of them! I was so uncomfortable, and I craved sushi and wine the entire time.</p> <p>While I was definitely happy about the outcome (my wonderful daughter), I am having a hard time thinking of doing it again. Like @junebugmama, we were planning on having two children but I'm seriously considering closing down the baby making after just the one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18310 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:54:23 +0000 looch 18310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loved it, I really did. I was fascinated with the changes that were happening and how my body adapted. I had a very easy pregnancy with no complications or morning sickness, so I am sure that contributed to my feelings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18302 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 03:45:31 +0000 Ree723 18302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm still waiting for that "I LOVE pregnancy!" feeling to kick in - so far, no luck. I don't hate being pregnant as I've been pretty fortunate with a fairly easy pregnancy so far, nine weeks in, but I'm not loving it either. </p> <p>Maybe it's because I still don't feel like I actually have a baby inside of me, but I'm not liking the constant bloating, mild cramping, and feeling just generally uncomfortable. I know I'm extremely fortunate in that I've missed the MS so far, and hopefully for good, but I still just don't feel like a normal human being and I miss that. </p> <p>I sometimes joke, in a not so joking manner, with DH that we may just end up being one and done. We'd always thought we'd go for 3, but this may be our one and only, we shall see how the rest of this goes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18281 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:26:27 +0000 Red 18281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It had it's ups and downs, but overall, I really enjoyed being pregnant. However, I don't expect to enjoy it as much the next time around though, especially since my body will be older and I'll be running after a toddler. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18222 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:44:03 +0000 Rosie Girl 18222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't LOVE it, but I don't hate it either. I don't feel very pretty or sexy, and that is hard. I can handle the aches and pains, but the self image is the hard part. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18189 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:19:14 +0000 erwoo 18189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First trimester sucked b/c of morning sickness with both babies...second was good with first but seems like I'm feeling more uncomfortable earlier second time around and I'm only half way there. I guess I'm okay with being pregnant... if only I can get more comfortable in bed. Oh, and with the second, I have pain in my right butt when I am on my feet too long. Not liking that at all.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18169 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:49:09 +0000 Rubies 18169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I LOVED being pregnant!!! I had a small bout of morning sickness and the third trimester was very uncomfortable but I loved how womanly I felt. I felt healthy and glow-y! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18167 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:45:20 +0000 junebugmama 18167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pelikila: I was starting to feel like the only one.</p> <p>We have also decided this is it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18164 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:39:46 +0000 Andrea 18164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't mind it but I had an easy pregnancy so it's all relative. I worst thing was that my skin broke out like crazy and it was hideous. My girl definitely robbed me of my beauty! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18163 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:35:40 +0000 pelikila 18163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd rather go through unmedicated labor and delivery again than be pregnant. We had always planned to have two kids and I'm no longer willing to go through a second pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18162 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:30:45 +0000 heffalump 18162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes and no. I felt like crap. Migraines, swollen feet, etc. But I loved having a baby in my belly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18158 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:15:26 +0000 mamabolt 18158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nine weeks in, I do not love it! I've been sick, exhausted, hate that I can't work out like I used to, and don't like feeling pudgy but not pregnant.</p> <p>Maybe I'll miss these early days when I'm nine months and huge though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18154 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:58:11 +0000 jennylynn 18154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Somedays I love it, others I'm just ready for it to be over. I love the thought of growing our baby, and I love to feel her move, but I also really hate seeing the outward changes my body is going through, and feeling like I have no control anymore. I wouldn't trade being pregnant for the world just because we're so in love with our baby already, but I've realized a lot of everday things I took for granted before becoming pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18131 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:23:33 +0000 SAHM0811 18131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I absolutely loved both pregnancies of mine. My first was easy peasy... I never even got that "get this baby out of me" feeling. My second was not so easy, but still easy compared to most. I was really blessed both times and I do miss being pregnant here and there. If we go for a third, I'll be sad it will probably be my last pregnancy...</p> <p>ETA: and while I love pregnancy, I think I balance things out because I totally abhor the first 3 months postpartum. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-love-being-pregnant#post-18130 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:22:46 +0000 Navy_Mommy 18130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@junebugmama: Minus the throwing up...you sound just like me! </p>