Do you like being pregnant?

[hokiegirl82]

I am going to be honest, and may get flamed for this, but right now I hate being pregnant. I'm almost 7 weeks, and for the last 4 weeks I've been exhausted, can't sleep, haven't vomited yet but I've had days where I thought I was going to lose my lunch and I'm just waiting for that day to come where I start vomiting - over all I've felt like crap the past 4 weeks. I was sick the past few days and stayed at home, and came back to work today, and honestly, I just feel like crying at my desk cause I feel so shitty. I am hoping and praying that this over all complete exhaustion feeling doesn't last throughout the entire pregnancy - I've taken Unisom to help me sleep, and while it does help me sleep, I feel like a zombie from the drug the entire next day, so it doesn't really help that much to take it.

I feel guilty and awful for saying I hate being pregnant right now, but it's honestly how I've been feeling the past few days. I have my first appointment on Monday morning and I'm hoping that I get good news then and I'll be invigorated with the good news.

[trafficgirl]

Oct 23, 2013 10:09:55 GMT -5 @callmefia said:

Ugh. I think those people are disillusioned and clearly forget what it was really like.

Someone told me that it was great because she got to eat whatever she wanted an got treated like a princess. Um. Yeah. What about the nausea, heartburn, exhaustion, putting on 20+ pounds etc?

I teased her about it for sure last time it came up. I find pregnancy to be miserable. The only way I will ever want to do this again is if I REALLY like the end result


Eta: the movements are cool at first but become irritating and tiring IMO. My kid is hyperactive and all over the place. Sometimes it's funny but generally it starts to get really uncomfortable when they get bigger and stronger!

I agree with everything I put in bold. In general I do not like being pregnant.

The silver lining is that I'm the least body conscious I've ever been, which I'll admit has been nice. But a lot of the rest of it is for the birds.

[chicago]

I've enjoyed being pregnant so far, but I think that could change at any point. If it magically stayed this way for the next 20 weeks, I'd be in heaven.

I never had any morning sickness and it still doesn't really look like I'm pregnant. I can still wear my pre-pg shirts and pants (if I do the hair band trick). The hormones have made my anxiety much less. I feel pretty good!

Now, lately I've been having some issues with sleep and it's getting difficult to get up off the couch. I know things are going to get more difficult and complicated as pregnancy progresses, but I really expected to have a much rougher 20 weeks than I have.

[disappointedkittens]

I don't like it. I have to admit though, that there's been a week here and there where I did, but generally, no, it's not something I'd say I enjoyed. Walking hurts, sleeping hurts, I never go more than a few days without throwing up, I am uncomfortable all day long at my desk, and I feel like I have nothing to wear. Plus I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes, so I've been really depressed the last few days.
If I had the choice I would just stay in my house with H and the dog and never see another person until after the baby is born, because a few people are being real jerks too.
It is special when you first feel the baby move, when you do ultrasounds, get to pick out a special outfit or a crib. Don't get me wrong, it's not all bad at all, but I wouldn't go about raving about it.
I think part of it might be about how much attention you like. The people I know who said they loved it said they did because everyone had to pay attention to them and they could demand special treatment/food/sympathy etc.

[changedname]

I am going to go against the grain and say I absolutely love being pregnant. I already keep thinking about how sad I will be not to be pregnant anymore (even though I can't wait to meet my baby). I totally get why people become "addicted" to it.

I have had a very easy pregnancy so far so there is that. No nausea, I feel great. I love being with my baby all day. I also actually think I look better pg than not (I always had a belly but now I have an excuse for it).

I went through IF to get pregnant and I don't know if that plays a part. I dreamed of being pg for so long.

[catsarecute]

I like the fact that my body is growing a person. I've always thought of pregnancy as being completely amazing and a miracle and to know that my body is actually doing what it is doing makes me like it.

That being said (and I'm only 15 weeks), the symptoms I'm experiencing don't make me want to say I love it. I was praying this morning on my long drive to work that I wouldn't throw up in my car. I woke up 3 times last night to pee. I barfed in a trash can on my walk this weekend. And I get short of breath just walking up stairs. None of those things would be appealing to the normal human.

Pregnancy is awesome because of what it produces but the crazy stuff it is doing to my body is less than fun.

[disappointedkittens]

Oct 23, 2013 10:31:24 GMT -5 @callmefia said:

Oct 23, 2013 10:26:31 GMT -5 disappointedkittens said:

The people I know who said they loved it said they did because everyone had to pay attention to them and they could demand special treatment/food/sympathy etc.

Where ARE these people in my lyfe?! Lol

It's starting to happen more often in the third tru and H has been generally helpful but he doesn't understand what it like at all.

Also, my house is a disaster and H says he will clean, but he really doesn't do it well enough. I have to clean to get him started. It's annoying.

I think you'd be surprised......  They are around if you sit up and demand the attention. 
These people I'm talking about wouldn't just hope people would bring them something special, they'd get all loud about demanding you go xyz because I'm pregnant, and they'd ask anyone. 
I bet if I showed up at work and threw a fit about someone needing to buy me donuts they'd do it to settle the crazy lady.
One used to call me every time she threw up, and literally say "I demand sympathy" and then cry if I was not sympathetic enough, and tell me I was an awful person.
So in summary, act crazier

[runblondie26]

Yes, it's a pretty surreal experience.

[soozy87]

I am enjoying it so far. I have had a very easy pregancy, no vomiting, little nausea. I am enjoying the kicks and interactions with the baby. I find it all pretty amazing how our bodies work to support and grow a human.

[Deleted]

I love being pregnant so far-no morning sickness, just a little heartburn that goes away when I chew gum or drink milk and some joint pain. My major complaint is acne. Everyone does treat me nicer. My mom is much more easy going, my H is sooo helpful around the house, my bosses tell me to work less and take it easy. I'm not demanding and actually get embarassed by all the attention. I told my H that if I knew being pregnant was this awesome, we would have started earlier..lol! I know I have been incredibly lucky though and I don't think anyone should feel guilty if they aren't having an easy time.

[Stingyshark]

I will say that I like it a lot more than I thought I would; that's not to say that I LURRRVEEEE being pregnant. It has it's moments.

First tri was crap and I never got sick. I was nauseous, but never threw up.
second tri was better, i guess. Weeks 24-28 were the best. I felt the best.
I'm only 30 weeks and i'm just done.
I'm constantly uncomfortable and I still have at least 8 weeks left; I can't imagine the next 8-10 weeks.

I will miss feeling her move around, and having her all to myself (and DH).

BUT I am REALLY ready to get my body back (or at least close to back.)

[Yankees21]

Overall, I do not like it so far. I'm 18.5 weeks and still having all the first tri issues, except MAYBE slightly less exhausted. There are parts that I really like- seeing how excited everyone is, ultrasounds, planning for the future- and I am thrilled to be pregnant, just having a hard time with the process.

[BaliHai]

The positives far outweigh the negatives for me, but I would not say I LOVE it, no. To be honest I've had a really easy pregnancy thus far (knock on wood), though, so I can see myself in the future "forgetting" all of the fatigue/nausea/reflux/shortness of breath/restless legs/etc. and exclaiming that "I LOVED being pregnant!" lol. And then we'll get pregnant with #2 and I am sure I'll ask myself why I did this again.

Lately I've been trying to focus on the positives and the ease of things to date, a: because I know it will continue to spiral downward over the next 7 weeks and I think it might be mentally dangerous to proclaim at only 33 weeks that I'm so done lol, and b: because I've been feeling kind of guilty lately about longing for a time when my body was mine and not clunky and hard to maneuver.

[saltypearl]

As far as I'm concerned being pregnant sucks. This pregnancy so far has been easier than my last one but I am very thankful that after it all the mommy brain will help me forget just how bad it all is. For me it's basically 9 months of misery. Thank goodness there is the baby at the end (fingers crossed and all)that makes it worth all the pain and misery.

[Deleted]

I'm only 14 weeks right now. If you would have asked me 3 weeks ago, I would have said a million things about how much I hate being pregnant. Now I don't hate it, but I certainly don't love it. I'm no longer sick but I cannot yet feel any kicks. I have more energy and I feel pretty confident with my growing belly and no longer worrying about holding it in (like I did prepregnancy). My boobs look fantastic and my sex drive is working for me My skin and hair look good too. I'm still not a big fan of how weird it feels to have a little belly. I think it looks fine in the mirror and would say it is cute, but it feels weird. Overall, if it continues like it is now, I don't hate it but I'm not the 'I want 10,000 babies because being pregnant is soooo awesome' type gal

[pitterwoo]

I agree with it being surreal, so there's a lot that's cool, but no I don't really enjoy it. I feel more anxious and I've done a couple things that were dumb mistakes at work and don't know if it's pregnancy brain or just me.

I love the boobs though. If I could just please keep the boobs.

[AlpineSlide]

I love it now. Second and third tri (so far) have been great. I hated first tri and wondered why women do this more than once. I was miserable.

So, I love it but not enough to say for sure that I want to do this again. We might have only one kid (for many reasons, but one is that pregnancy is not my favorite). Does that make sense? I've love being pregnant for the past 5 months but I'm pretty sure my belly is wrecked for life and I haven't actually pushed the kid out yet.

What I'm saying is, I loved it but once was enough.

[teep]

I always thought I would like being pregnant, such a short, special time, blah blah. But so far I've been pretty miserable. Really sick, tired. Hopefully second tri is better. I do think people romanticize it afterward and remember only the good parts.

[piaffe]

Today NO. I have a lot of little things concerning me and I hate all the unknowns.

[allibee8]

It's a means to an end. An uncomfortable, puffy, cranky, nauseous means to an end. I would skip it if I could. But I am almost done now. Forever!

[simpsongal]

I wouldn't do it again if there were another way to have a baby

First tri is awful. I like it a little better now that I'm feeling better, I have a cute bump, and everyone is asking me cute/excited questions. So that's nice. I've also played the "pregnancy card" a few times with clients -- just to get them in a good mood.

[browneyedgirl9]

I have to say that so far I really like being pregnant I was really nauseous in first tri, but never threw up. 2nd Tri was GREAT, I was happy, feeling great, loving the little bump and feeling the kicks. I am just at the very very begining on 3rd tri....so far so good! I am sure 10 weeks from now this will not be my answer, when I am huge an not comfy at all...but for right now, I am really enjoying it!!

I also was ttc for a while, so I think I am just so happy to be pregnant, that I would embrace any pregnancy symptom.

[osulori]

I loved it for the most part. I didn't really have m/s, the fatigue wasn't horrible, and I just felt good in general. Sure, the last five weeks suuuuucked but mostly just because I was huge and not because I really felt bad.

[lafawnduh]

Hate it about 95% of the time.

[AHappierHour]

For the most of it just lately it started to suck because I'm always so sore.

[sporklemotion]

I didn't mind it until about 28 weeks. Now, it's not my favorite. I'm exhausted and get winded easily, and it's hard to get/stay comfortable. This has made me somewhat grouchy, which I also don't love. It's not so bad yet that I wouldn't do it again, but I'll be glad when it's over.
I am eager to get back into exercise more than anything-- it's nice to be a bit of a lazy ass, but I miss having the energy to go for a walk or run.

[MrsAxilla]

Fuck no. That's one reason I waited six years between kids - I needed to forget.

[Cricket0619]

I didn't care for it at first when I was sick with ms all the time, but now I like it. I have a feeling when I get really big I won't enjoy it as much, but right now I feel pretty normal.

[2curlydogs]

Oct 23, 2013 13:11:31 GMT -5 allibee8 said:

It's a means to an end. An uncomfortable, puffy, cranky, nauseous means to an end. I would skip it if I could. But I am almost done now. Forever!

Yup.  And I have a pretty easy time making babies. 

But this is not a state I would care to exist in any longer than necessary.

[SKP82]

I enjoyed being pregnant, but I wasn't terribly uncomfortable or have a rough pregnancy.