I'm a terrible pregnant lady

[pacificrules]

I suck at being pregnant. I feel very excited about the actual baby but am now remembering how much I dislike the 'pregnancy' part. I had a bad experience during my pregnancy with DD, didn't enjoy it at all; and am already beginning to feel that way this time around. I'm 15 weeks and already often in pain/uncomfortable.

Has that been your experience? I just wonder if my physical symptoms are normal and others just put up with it better than I do? I feel constantly 'aware' of my belly/uterus (like...it's sometimes painful, but ALWAYS just feels [physically not visually] obvious that it's there and growing). It feels heavy and just strange. I'm not sure if I am describing it well at all. I know this should be the time I feel the best and that it'll likely get worse from here. 

Does what I'm describing sound familiar to you? If so...do you find it irritating or no big deal?

[IndiaInk]

I'm sorry you're so uncomfortable. I am aware of my uterus at times, and I think those must be the times it's stretching and growing. It definitely feels heavy at the end of the day. At this point it's not constant, though. If it were, I think I'd be miserable.

[blushing]

I have friends that don't like being pregnant. Love having kids, but hate being pregnant. I have other friends that love being pregnant. I loved being pregnant even though I am bad at it. Everybody is different. You don't have to like being pregnant, it is ok. Same way it is ok for some people not to bond with their baby the minute they see them while others fall hopelessly in love with their babies. There are no right or wrong answers. I think the important thing is just to take care of yourself, not just physically but emotionally and mentally too.

[greencrayon]

I pretty much hated every day of being pregnant. I was sick for 24 weeks (I still puke every day but not as often and forcefully, lol) and then I had round ligament pain and pubic symphasis inflammation. And acid reflux. It's not been a walk in the park.

But there are good things too. I love how DH touches my belly and talks to her. I love feeling kicks and hiccups. And today I probably get to see her! I think what you're feeling is totally normal.