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@Purpledaisy: I had a lot more body image issues this time too that I didn't have at all with my first. I was happy to be getting bigger the first time.

I just want to add that I think I enjoyed it more the first time. Second pregnancy has just seemed to drag on and is less exciting overall. I just want to be home with my new baby already!

Yes and no. I could deal with the physical symptoms, but I was lost emotionally. I generally think very rationally but I could only think with my heart! OH and I fought all the time as a result. However, I loved feeling movement and actually was a pretty big fan of the clothes!

I really hated how limited I felt physically. I went into my second pregnancy in the best shape of my life, and it drove me crazy to feel like I was slowly losing it. I pushed myself as hard as I felt comfortable the entire time and actually came out of it with more aerobic capacity, which was pretty cool.

There were some challenges to be sure, but for the most part, yes, I did enjoy it. I didn't love it, but I was in awe of what my body was doing, and I was so happy to be looking forward to meeting my baby. I also had a pretty easy, I eventful pregnancy, felt good through most of it, and stayed very active. I enjoyed it right up until 37 weeks, when my feet and ankles swelled to absurd proportions, like it hurt to walk, even flip flops wouldn't fit, constant throbbing size.

@pinkcupcake: I like it looking back on it. Does that count?

My first time, no. But this time around I'm enjoying it more. I think partially because it might be my last and partially because I know how to manage it better and what to expect.

I had easy pregnancies both times and enjoyed it most of the time. Not enough to want to do it again, but I can't complain.

I enjoyed my pregnancies up until the last month. Both times, the pregnancy was relatively easy until that point. By the last month, my flora and fauna get so messed up and have a number of infections that it's not enjoyable anymore.

Near the end of my last pregnancy, my blood pressure was rising so much that I was getting to be high risk and nearly induced. It was stressful worrying about that and managing a two year old toddler on top of it.

I loved it during 2nd trimester!

Loved being pregnant the first time.

The second (successful) pregnancy was way more difficult. I was emotionally a mess (from having a previous m/c) and I was nauseous the entire time. That being said, the second he was born, I was ready to do it again.

For the past 2-3 weeks pregnancy sucks due to weight gain. My belly and boobs are huge causing so much discomfort in my back.

I didn't have easy pregnancies so it was hard to enjoy them. I had hyperemisis with my second and third, hypertension, I couldn't sleep, I was achy, giant and uncomfortable. But so far (even though it's so early) I'm liking my fourth and final pregnancy. I'm not sick yet (knock on wood) and I have a ton of energy...which is weird because I take care of three kids all day. I had insomnia and headaches with my other pregnancies as soon as I got pregnant, and I haven't had either this time. I'm so hoping it continues this way. I'm pretty sure because I just said this one is easy so far that the universe will make sure this is the hardest pregnancy yet.

Loved it the first time. I was in great shape throughout and really enjoyed it. I was never over it and suddenly she was here.
Second time was a surprise that I didn't really bond with for a while and didn't begin to prepare for until 2 weeks before she was born. I was tired, on the go and not active like my first. It wasn't horrible but I didn't love it and I was ready for baby to be here.
I hope that whenever we decide to go for 3, I'll be in a better place physically and emotionally to enjoy it a bit more!