https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 16 May 2026 12:47:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-101390 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:36:30 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 101390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oh pretty much everything...<br /> -being huge<br /> -acid reflux<br /> -bed rest<br /> -cramps/back aches<br /> -not being able to work or exercise or do the things I want </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-100792 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 03:56:01 +0000 loveisstrange 100792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can I just say I won't miss being pregnant and leave it at that? I HATE being pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-100534 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:49:30 +0000 erinpye 100534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly, I won't miss anything about being pregnant. Yes, the excitement and daydreaming about my little girl is fun, but even the amazing kicks I loved so much have started to hurt and I'm just ready to have her out and be done! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-96527 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:48:00 +0000 calsmom 96527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I won't miss..<br /> -my arms breaking out. It looks like I have the chicken pox.<br /> -being exhausted<br /> -restricted to what I can and cannot eat/drink<br /> -the sharp pains I've been getting<br /> -my massive boobies. They are out of control.<br /> -worrying about low blood sugar/blood pressure all of the time<br /> -plumping out everywhere</p> <p>I'm not enjoying being pregnant! I love feeling him move, but I cannot wait to hold him and get back in shape. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-96483 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:07:28 +0000 Bluebonnet 96483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@belleoftheballe - I'm a zillion degrees at all times too! </p> <p>If I want to get any sleep, our room has to be freezing cold. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-96456 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:20:39 +0000 holdonforonemoreday 96456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The things I won't miss<br /> -feeling like a furnace, I'm so hot all the time!<br /> -getting out of breath walking up the stairs<br /> -food/drink restrictions (all I want is a strawberry margarita!)<br /> -people commenting that I'm going to be busy (No duh, I know! I have a 13 month old and he gets into everything. He'll be almost 16 months when his sister is born)<br /> -insomnia! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-96419 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:41:06 +0000 runsyellowlites 96419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>~Not being able to wear my rings! I feel so weird w/o them... &amp; will not miss the odd looks =/<br /> ~Not being able to sleep b/c I'm SO uncomfortable....<br /> ~Popping my freaking PUBIC BONE! I didn't even know you could do that.. it's feels so weird!<br /> ~Not being able to pick things up off the floor... already having 1 kiddo this has made picking up the house IMPOSSIBLE!</p> <p>At the same time though.... I remember what it's like to have a newborn so while I'm ready to NOT be pregnant, I'm also not totally ready to have the baby! It's a double-edged sword for sure! lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-96374 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:53:42 +0000 mediagirl 96374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: girl, when these babies are popped out and we have our feeding schedules spaced out, we need to have a set time to cheers one another with a nice glass of wine....or beer...or whatever we're craving. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-96369 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:51:48 +0000 winniebee 96369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: Ditto. </p> <p>Also, not being able to put/take off my own shoes (except if they are flats!) Won't miss that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-96368 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:51:05 +0000 mediagirl 96368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh yeah and this: Help getting up from a sitting position on the floor unless I want to look like a beached whale, rolling over onto all fours to get up!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-96363 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:49:05 +0000 winniebee 96363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really don't mind being pregnant (have liked it mostly!) but I will NOT miss:</p> <p>- Ban on beer and wine<br /> - Cellulite basically all over my body<br /> - Peeing every 30 minutes<br /> - Not being able to get comfortable sleeping</p> <p>@mediagirl: Sadly, my friends who BF say that the hunger doesn't go away....might even get worse! Hard to imagine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-96327 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:12:48 +0000 Bluebonnet 96327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wont' miss:<br /> - nausea<br /> - heartburn/acid reflux<br /> - going to the bathroom a zillion times a night<br /> - mood swings<br /> - swelling (hands and feet)<br /> - being uncomfortable all the time </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-96258 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:01:04 +0000 EloiseKE 96258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I won't miss the penguin waddle. I won't miss asking DH to tie my shoes. I won't miss short walks making me feel completely winded. I won't miss the inability to find a comfortable sleeping position. I won't miss the weight gain. I also won't miss this huge belly throwing off my depth perception and bumping into everything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-94143 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:23:14 +0000 yoursilverlining 94143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>• Nausea that continues to pop up even at 28 weeks<br /> • Bad hip/pelvic/back pain 24/7<br /> • Not being able to easily/painlessly bend over to pull on leggings, tights, socks, shoes, etc.<br /> • Not being able to reach the high shelves in our kitchen because of my bump<br /> • Insomnia<br /> • Having to walk soooooooooooooooooooooooooo slowly everywhere (I’m usually a fast walker)<br /> • Not being able to drink and having to restrict some of my food intake </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-94136 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:12:20 +0000 mediagirl 94136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>-Groin Pain.<br /> -Sleeping with a fort of pillows just to get comfortable.<br /> -Being hungry all the freaking time and not being able to eat just cake, which is what I really am craving all the darn time.<br /> And, @birdieputt: THIS: -constant dry eyes and stuffy nose and scratchy throat </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-94132 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:09:04 +0000 Andrea 94132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I liked being pregnant! But I think the food restrictions were not so great and my skin was horrible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-94095 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:30:25 +0000 pastemoo 94095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>getting punched in the bladder/cervix/nerves<br /> nausea<br /> uncomfortable sleeping positions<br /> hormone roller coaster with too many valleys<br /> terrible skin<br /> terrible self image<br /> bizarre food aversions<br /> snoring<br /> inability to have wine and cheese (as often as I want and the kinds I want)</p> <p>basically everything</p> <p>i told my husband to tell me when i'm in labor and complaining to say "soon you won't be pregnant anymore!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-94081 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:20:46 +0000 chopsuey 94081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hated being pregnant. I probably would have loved it if I hadn't gained 50+lbs. I couldn't wait to have my baby out so I could hold her and love her and kiss her!<br /> Love having her with me 24/7 :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-94067 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:57:33 +0000 birdieputt 94067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i DEFINITELY won't miss:<br /> -feeling like i have two 25lb bowling balls resting on my pelvis<br /> -strangers asking me *everyday* if i'm having twins (yes)<br /> -ankles and feet as thick as jimmy dean sausages... and stranger in the elevator commenting on how my feet are swollen (yes, i know lady, thanks for pointing that out to everyone else!)<br /> -not wearing my beautiful wedding rings and watches<br /> -not being able to take long walks on beautiful days<br /> -waddling like a duck<br /> -constant dry eyes and stuffy nose and scratchy throat, and<br /> -tipping over backwards on my bed and getting stuck flat on my back cuz i can't get myself back up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-94063 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:54:06 +0000 looch 94063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ankle swelling </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-94062 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:54:02 +0000 Goldilocks1107 94062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All of the above - and getting in really intense workouts. I miss my spin class :-( I tried to go a few times, but couldn't keep my heart rate in the "safe zone" outlined by my OB, so I decided modifying that one was more work than it was worth.<br /> And WINE! And sushi. And my pretty shoes (warm weather has me in flip flops because nothing else fits). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-94031 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:22:26 +0000 betsyboop 94031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>- Peeing 50x a day<br /> - Not being able to eat sushi without worrying/feeling guilty<br /> - Not being able to drink margaritas!!<br /> - Sleeping on my side<br /> - Having to modify all of my workouts<br /> - Uncontrollable cravings for sweets </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-94026 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:17:30 +0000 Mrsbells 94026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>struggling to put on my shoes &amp; socks<br /> Having to think twice about everything I eat outside<br /> the nightmarish hassle of turning from one side to the other when I'm in bed<br /> Constantly needed to pee </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-94016 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:53:06 +0000 BananaPancakes 94016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Swollen feet &amp; ankles! This is a new symptom for me, but it has really come on hard. I can't believe I have to deal with it for 6 more weeks.<br /> Also, vulvar varicosities. That's right, I have varicose veins of the lady bits. Unpleasant.<br /> Having normal, healthy, fun sex with my husband. This is one of the things I dream most about. :(<br /> Heartburn.<br /> I want to lay on my stomach so badly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-94014 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:48:58 +0000 Rubies 94014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I miss being pregnant! But I definitely don't miss being out of breath all the time. And losing agility over something as simple as walking! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-94008 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:40:46 +0000 heffalump 94008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All of those things (and migraines, hardly being able to walk, swollen feet, not eating certain yummy foods, etc) and I still want to be pregnant again! Oh how we forget things so quickly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-94007 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:40:38 +0000 tequiero21 94007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>won't miss:</p> <p>-reflux<br /> -carrying 10+ pounds of baby, which is killing my back and occasionally my belly<br /> -nausea<br /> -not being able to eat certain foods<br /> -being able to sleep only on the recliner<br /> -getting kicked in the ribs<br /> -braxton hicks - doesn't hurt, but this tightness does not feel good </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-94005 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:38:25 +0000 duckduckkristen 94005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I won't miss how difficult it is to get up from laying down, heartburn, and constant tiredness! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-that-you-wont-miss-about-being-pregnant#post-93992 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:24:42 +0000 skibobrown 93992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With less than 3 weeks until my due date, I'm starting to get really excited to meet the baby... and really excited to *not* be pregnant anymore. </p> <p>Some things I won't miss about being pregnant are:<br /> - Feeling nauseous every day (I've battled w/ morning sickness non-stop since week 6)<br /> - Not being able to bend over and easily pick things up<br /> - Having to sleep on my side<br /> - Umm (TMI) constipation!<br /> - Getting punched in the bladder</p> <p>How about you? </p>