https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:24:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving/page/2#post-114738 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:30:34 +0000 MrsMccarthy 114738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Enjoying! but the first tri was hard and there are some rough spots. mostly i love it though. such a miracle. Hang in there. it should hopefully get better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving/page/2#post-114610 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 09:15:28 +0000 chrispygal 114610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am definitely just surviving. I've had no complications, thank god, but am not enjoying being pregnant at all. I have felt like crap since 3 DPO (I'm not joking - went to a walk in clinic and everything) and I don't like not feeling like myself or being able to do the things I normally can do. I am 25 weeks and know my most challenging time is still around the corner! I can't wait for the end result though and keep reminding myself to keep my eye on the prize. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-114553 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 01:05:02 +0000 leelee 114553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was really enjoying up until last week (week 28) when my the back pain began and my hands/feet began to swell. I've been really lucky not having m/s or fatigue so up until now I didn't even feel pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-114550 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:34:10 +0000 calsmom 114550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm surviving. I am grateful to be pregnant, but I haven't felt so great. I had 2 seizures in the second trimester. Everything is just uncomfortable, and my hormones make me go from princess to bitch without warning. I'm so ready to meet our baby too. Patience has never been my strength! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-114548 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:22:49 +0000 babyz 114548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm on the "surviving" boat also. While I am super excited to have a baby; the pregnancy hasn't been a smooth ride. Now at 37 weeks, I'm dealing with indigestion, swollen feet and overall I just feel big/fat and uncomfortable... but I'm trying to enjoy it as best as I can because it's almost over. Hang in there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-114538 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 21:59:46 +0000 yoursilverlining 114538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pretty much just surviving. I love feeling LO move around, but honestly other than that...it really isn't an enjoyable experience. It's sickness and discomfort and feeling like I'm not the boss of my body at all anymore. Also, for the first time in my life I can't see my collarbone in the mirror anymore - and I feel like my face is very chubby looking, which doesnt help. I can't wait to be back in control of how I look and feel, go for a run, work out, etc. I just sort of feel like an incubator most of the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-114533 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 21:24:47 +0000 betsyboop 114533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsdaredevil: THANK YOU for admitting that you don't really enjoy going out in public because of the way you look, because I have been feeling the same way but felt like I would be judged saying so! </p> <p>I've avoided taking pictures of myself during pregnancy but my girlfriends had a bridal brunch for me today and took lots of pictures and sent them out in the afternoon, and I was shocked to see what I really look like! It put me in a funk for the rest of the day :( I'm just looking forward to being and looking like my normal self again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-114449 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:57:00 +0000 Mrs. Oyster 114449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 22 weeks and definitely enjoying it. I had no m/s - which shocked me as my stomach doesn't handle most things well at all, so I assumed I'd be thoroughly sick. I haven't really had any pains (other than some back issues) or aversions. I have had AWFUL acne that I'm worried is going to lead to a lot of scarring on my face, but that's about the worst of it. Feeling the kicking and especially having DH feel the kicking is definitely the high point so far. I've had a bit of anxiety about things going well, but I'm hoping that will continue to dissipate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-114400 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:42:33 +0000 katdevargas 114400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I enjoyed (not sure that's the right word? I didn't LOVE it, but I mean, it was fine? I had no problems with it &amp; it was pretty cool to feel lo kick) pregnancy up to week 34-ish. then I got carpal tunnel horribly &amp; had to sleep in a recliner &amp; was SO swollen. from that point until she was born (12 days late) &amp; for the first 10ish days pp, I just survived. after that the water weight was gone {hallelujiah!} &amp; I felt like a person again </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-114394 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:33:38 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 114394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At 35 weeks, I am going to have to say just surviving.<br /> Due to several complications, I haven't been working since 20 weeks and I am so bored, it's pathetic.<br /> I also hate the way I look pregnant, so I don't really enjoy going anywhere in public.<br /> Props to the women who enjoy being pregnant!</p> <p>Edit: I honestly think the first trimester was the best for me. Although I had horrible morning sickness and was puking for two weeks straight, I was in school full-time and working full-time, so I was super busy and didn't even have time to think about being pregnant. Also, I still looked good back then. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-114267 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 08:05:53 +0000 betsyboop 114267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm just surviving. My pregnancy (am 35 wks) has been relatively easy but I just can't wait to get back to eating healthy (sans uncontrollable cravings), working out at the intensity I'm used to, not having to deal with random aches and pains, having a drink without feeling guilty, and sleeping on my back!!! And at this point, I really really want to meet the LO! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-114259 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 07:47:22 +0000 sorrycharlie 114259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>enjoying it now! still nauseous at almost 16 weeks but I'm LOVING having my energy back! I also popped a bit this week which is super fun :) and of course, we find out what we are having today, soooo I'm definitely excited for that!</p> <p>but weeks 3 (when I found out) through 15 = miserable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-113969 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:11:27 +0000 MsMini 113969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Despite the fact that I suffered hyperemesis, GD and PIH, I am really enjoying my pregnancy. I will be sad that is is over in 2 weeks when I am induced. If I didn't need induction I think I would gladly go until or even past my due date. I really feel awesome, and beautiful right now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-113962 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:45:47 +0000 duckduckkristen 113962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Weeks 6-12 I was just surviving. M/s was terrible and just eating was a struggle. After that I enjoyed it and have had a pretty easy pregnancy. I just hit 35 weeks though and now I'm pretty miserable with exhaustion and crankiness, but I know a lot people have it worse so I keep reminding myself it's not THAT bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-113955 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:28:33 +0000 heffalump 113955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: Yay, hope it stays that way! And hope that they stay gone forever! I can't really tell yet for the surgery. My body is going extra crazy because they cut into my neck, so that hurts, and when my neck hurts my head hurts. I think I'll know better when I'm all healed up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-113805 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:17:46 +0000 littlek 113805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 26 weeks and so far I am enjoying it. I was lucky and didn't have any morning sickness in my first trimester. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-113804 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:15:10 +0000 HabesBabe 113804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm enjoying so far (27 weeks today)-- I didn't have any M/S (just a bit of nausea throughout the day... like a mini-version of being sea sick) and everything else has been peachy! I'm only up 10 lbs so far, too, which is definitely a plus! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-113796 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:51:15 +0000 emahlee 113796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in my last leg of pregnancy (week 34) and have had a really easy one so far (no morning sickness, no aches and pains, no complications- only real complaint is occasional leg cramps), but I still don't like being pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-113795 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:50:15 +0000 cyndistar3 113795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Now that I am past all the "morning" sickness and the pure exhaustion I am enjoying being pregnant! I think I switched from surviving to enjoying the moment the sickness went away and I started feeling movement :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-113649 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:00:44 +0000 DillonLion 113649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Surviving right now. It's so early, so I'm sick and in perpetual twilight from sleeping ALL THE TIME, so everything feels kind of weird. I'm also knee deep in the first trimester, and no one really knows about it, so its weird to not be able to outwardly celebrate and get excited b/c its still a "secret". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-113639 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:52:20 +0000 LuLu Mom 113639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just hit the second trimester (WOO HOO) and so I'm hoping it is everything I expect to to be! I'm ready to feel the baby move and to feel not as tired or sick! I'm excited for the next couple months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-113631 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:48:41 +0000 Ms.SK 113631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is awesome advice thanks so much! I'm going to start trying some things today. I was going to chiropractor but I am on bedrest so I can't leave my house but you offer a lot I can do here. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-113568 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:07:43 +0000 Mrsbells 113568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The first trimester was very hard for me. every day draggged by and I just felt horrible. 2nd trimester was much better although I had to deal with round ligament pain towards the end. And now I'm in the 3rd trimester and its tough again... but I'm already starting to forget how bad the 1st tri was </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-113564 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:04:42 +0000 Mrs. Pen 113564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ms.SK: the chiropractor saved my life. I went every week and finally at 30 weeks something happened and his adjustment just worked. I would recommend the massage and adjustment.<br /> Also, alternating ice/hot pads, and prenatal yoga helped a ton. Stretching everything helped loosen it ip.<br /> I got wonderful sciatic massages from my husband almost every night and that was wonderful.<br /> I didn't have one at the time, but my midwife had recommended sitting on an exercise ball.</p> <p>The one trick that made the transition for me in<br /> The first tri from not walking to tolerable was pillow placement in bed. I put one or two underneath my thighs while laying on my side, it helps pull the sciatic nerve to loosen it. It worked wonders.</p> <p>The last thing my midwife recommended was rolling a tennis ball along your lower back while lying on the floor (so you're on the ball).</p> <p>Hopefully that helps!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-113558 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:57:03 +0000 BananaPancakes 113558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Now at 37+3, I am pretty much just surviving. I enjoyed pregnancy until the 3rd trimester, and then it quickly became annoying. At the end here, I am pretty much miserable and cranky and crazy. I am done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-113551 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:53:33 +0000 mamabolt 113551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Surviving for sure. I hate being pregnant, and I'm only 29 weeks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-113547 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:49:49 +0000 Goldilocks1107 113547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pretty much hate being pregnant. Didn't matter the trimester (currently 33+4). And I've had a super "easy" pregnancy - no major morning sickness, complications or anything. The worst I've had is some pretty intense sciatic pain for a few weeks. So I try to keep my "I hate this" commentary to myself, especially when I'm around friends who had harder pregnancies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-113536 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:39:42 +0000 Nskillet 113536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm pretty meh about pregnancy. I had m/s in the first trimester but some some reason have always been a good throw upper so it never bothered me. (wow that makes me sound bad!). Then second trimester was a breeze. Then got my GD diagnoses which threw a wrench in things and now 34 weeks almost 35 and am just really excited to have the baby though I'm sure I will miss her being all mine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-113502 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 05:48:21 +0000 Ms.SK 113502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@miss-spunkin- I am in the no walking stage of saiatica can I ask what u did for relief? I really need some help. Tmi- my biggest worry is not getting to the bathroom in time, any advice? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-are-you-enjoying-pregnancy-or-just-surviving#post-113474 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:30:50 +0000 ksnow 113474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was enjoying until about a week ago and now I'm surviving. Like you, ready for the 2nd trimester and hoping everything feels back to normal. Nausea and exhausted is no fun, I feel like i'm falling behing on everything when I should be getting ahead! I swear I almost threw a baby book at hubby earlier, he basically yelled at me for not eating enough + eating crackers/oatmeal only when I do. </p>