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Harder, SO much harder. The morning (all day) sickness, fatigue, and inability to sleep were nothing like I had imagined.

For me, it was easier. I didn't have any morning sickness and I had nothing more than the standard low risk doctors appointments. I worked 50 hours a week with an hour public transportation commute up until I was 36 weeks.

HARDER, much harder.

24/7 “morning” sickness from weeks 6-16 needing daily Rx medication to control (and then it just kept me from throwing up, I still felt nauseous all the time), and even at 22 weeks I still have to take Rx anti-nausea meds a few times a week.

I’ve had a lot of pain in my hips/pelvis/back (starting around 17 weeks) to the point where I have to go to physical therapy twice a week now, and probably will have to continue with that until the end of my pregnancy. Its so bad sometimes I can’t stand up straight and I walk like an old woman with a broken leg all the time. When I’m sitting, if I don’t move it doesn’t usually hurt – anytime I move though, I’m in pain. Standing up is the worst, it feels like acute stabbing in my hips. I’ve only gained about 6 pounds so far, so its not weight related – I don’t even want to think about how much worse it will get once I do gain significant weight.

Constipation – seriously, ugh.

Fatigue – thank goodness I work about 10-15 minutes from home, because I had to go home and take a nap every day at lunch during the first trimester. At least that has gotten better.

I’m guessing in a few years I will have forgotten how much I am disliking this process, but right now…I’m seriously giving thought to having my tubes tied after this baby. Some women seem to be built for pregnancy - I am not one of those women.

Harder. Even on good days I feel "off." I'm still fighting morning
(all day) sickness at 27 weeks, belly isn't growing as fast as baby so everything is so scrunched up in there making it hard to breathe, insomnia, terrible headaches, etc. However, no stretch marks, haven't gained much weight, bigger boobs (yay!), and a baby on the way... I'd say it's worth it

I'm at 22 weeks and overall I would say it's been harder:

Cons:
Terrible morning sickness during weeks 8-16
Spent the first trimester peeing 2-3 times during the night, thus not getting a lot of sleep
Crazy heartburn
Constipation

On the other hand, there are some pros!
So far I'm not really all that big
After a brief stint of greasiness during 1st trimester, my skin is now looking great
Hair and nails have been growing a ton thanks to prenatals
Feeling the baby moving around is wonderful

The first trimester was much worse than I thought. I never actually threw up, but I was nauseous and exhausted and pretty much didn't get off the couch for 2 months. I couldn't even go to the grocery store because being in a car made me sick AND once I got to the grocery store, all the smells made me feel soo sick.

The second trimester has been much, much easier than I thought. I tire easily, but I'm mostly still sleeping well, the only pain I have is occasional round ligament pain, and I'm not usually super hungry so I haven't gained a ton of weight. Plus, since I'm tall I don't look huge yet (I'm 26 weeks).

The main thing I didn't expect was how incredibly happy and calm I have been the whole pregnancy. Considering I had terrible PMS before, I assumed the hormone changes of pregnancy would cause similar mood swings, but my mood has been more stable than ever in my life, so I'm loving that! And so is my husband!

Oh much much harder than I ever thought. I used to look at cute pregnant women and think "oh! I can't wait to be pregnant. Looks so fun!" I didn't realize how much pain and discomfort comes with it. I think the hardest things were 24/7 nausea, heartburn, constipation and swelling. But then in the 2nd trimester you see your baby bump and you feel your baby kick and you think it's all worth it. I keep going back and forth between disliking pregnancy to loving pregnancy.

So. Much. Harder. I didn't even have morning sickness and haven't had to deal with things like constipation, hemorrhoids, heartburn, etc. to be honest, the changes to my body have sometimes been hard to accept. It's terrifying to not know what everything will be like post-baby.

It is way easier! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones, but I really like being pregnant
I'm 35 weeks right now and, sure, I'm uncomfortable sometimes- but nothing like I imagined based on what I'd heard. I had nausea and tiredness my first trimester, but was never actually sick. I think the biggest thing that's helped that I haven't gained any weight (I was overweight to begin with). I can't imagine how much harder this would be on my body if I'd put on a bunch of added weight to contend with. I've gotten so many compliments on how good I look and how I've got a pregnancy "glow".
I know a lot of people are ready to be done with pregnancy by 35 weeks (and I probably will be after 3-4 more!) but for now I feel awesome. I definitely count myself lucky and hope my future pregnancies are this great!

It has definitely been harder, but not for "normal" reasons.

I never imagined myself being alone for my first pregnancy (or any of my pregnancies for that matter) but I can't control when the Navy chooses to move us (we now live in California and both of our families are on the East Coast) or when they choose to deploy DH.

Luckily he'll be here for the final stretch; I'm 30 weeks now and he should be home within the next month!!!

Other than hubs being deployed and some severe back pain (I have existing back problems) I have had what most people would call an "easy" pregnancy. I just hate having hubby be gone 8-(

Physically, easier but mentally much harder. Just a lot more worrying about how the pregnancy is going and if everything is ok with the baby.

I had a pretty easy pregnancy. I was one of those people who loved being pregnant. Sorry to hear everyone's bad experiences. =(

I loved being pregnant!

I didn't throw up at all but had that "hangover" feeling every day until about 12 weeks.

I hadn't realised how tired I would get in the first trimester ( I mean, d'oh! What did you expect!).

I loved how I looked pregnant but I was all boobs and belly. From front on I hardly looked pregnant but side on I was huuuuge.

I hadn't thought I would worry so much about the health and safety of the baby.

Heartburn in the last trimester was fairly brutal.
Despite all that, I loved it and hope I get the chance to experience it again.

It's been easier, I would say. I'm feeling good and looking good, other than these pimples! The first trimester was rough with all day sickness, but it wasn't horrible and I made it through without ever puking. The second trimester has been a breeze! Maybe ask me in 3 months when I'm a month from my due date.

Much easier. Thus far, I'm just over 34 weeks, and I love being pregnant.