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Did you enjoy being pregnant?

  1. lovehoneybee

    GOLD / wonderful pea / 17697 posts

    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.

    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.

    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.

  2. Mrs. Microscope

    pear / 1788 posts

    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!

    I told DH he can carry the next one

  3. ineebee

    pear / 1580 posts

    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.

  4. Meowkers

    persimmon / 1364 posts

    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.

  5. Alivoo01

    wonderful olive / 19353 posts

    I did. I absolutely loved it, but DS was super nice to me. I was so thankful!!! Hope his future sibling(s) take note! Please and thank you. lol

  6. sarac

    pomelo / 5093 posts

    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.

  7. Cherrybee

    papaya / 10570 posts

    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.

  8. Smurfette

    GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts

    Loved it till the last couple weeks.

  9. travellingbee

    hostess / papaya / 10219 posts

    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

    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.

  10. Mrs Green Grass

    pomelo / 5628 posts

    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.

  11. babycanuck

    pomegranate / 3105 posts

    I'm so happy to see some honest responses to this.

    Thank you everyone, I feel guilty but I'm glad I'm not the only one in this boat.

  12. Canoli

    persimmon / 1458 posts

    Yes I did. I was fortunate that both of my pregnancies were easy and I felt great.

  13. Finfan

    persimmon / 1436 posts

    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.

  14. youboots

    honeydew / 7622 posts

    It was fine. And by fine I mean awful. I love having her earthside.

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