So, far it's been pretty okay. I have had off and on nausea but not too bad and I haven't thrown up. The only days I've hated being pregnant are when I've had headaches and some hormone-related depression, but those have been pretty few and far between.
I don't like the constant worry about the baby - probably due to having had early miscarriages before. I do love the idea that an actual human being is growing inside of me. It's still early though. I'm sure my feelings on all of this may change.
I love it so far. There were a couple of minutes during the first tri when the m/s was making things rough and I was not happy, but aside from that I haven't disliked it. I have heartburn and sore knees and acne and my back hurts and my nose is running all the time and I don't sleep much, but nothing I can't deal with (yet; I'm 32 weeks right now). This is the first time in my life that I've really felt good about myself and my body. I thought being pregnant would be weird, but it just feels so normal.
I do think that dealing with IF might have a lot to do with my feelings. We tried for years to get pregnant and I had a miscarriage last year, and I'm just so happy and thankful that this is happening.
Post by jennifertx on Oct 23, 2013 18:23:54 GMT -5
I would say I've had it fairly easy so far, and I'm still not in love with being pregnant. I am beyond ecstatic to have a baby at the end of this thing, but I'm cranky and my body just feels totally off. I'm ready to eat what I want and not worry about every little ache, pain, or twinge I have.
I loved being pregnant. The only part I didn't like was the anxiety I had in the beginning about miscarrying. I didn't have any morning sickness, exercised until the day I went into labor, and loved having a belly. Now I'm worried about when we have another one because there's no way I can have it so easy for another pregnancy! None of my friends hav loved being pregnant as much as me though. Some downright hated it and couldn't wait to get the baby out. It's definitely a different experience for everyone.
I will say I hate my currently flabby tummy and the baby weight I still need to lose!!! But I'm working on that...
Post by curlysue82 on Oct 23, 2013 19:49:46 GMT -5
The beginning the really hard for me just based on how overwhelmed I felt and how much anxiety I had about all the unknowns. I haven't really been sick (thankfully!!) I wouldn't say I love it. Honestly, I really miss going out for drinks with DH, or having a glass of wine in the evenings! I'm only 12 weeks, I'm wondering if I'll feel more excited/into it when I feel the baby move?
I think my sweet spot was 20-27 weeks pregnant. In the beginning I was tired all the time - I couldn't get alot done and generally felt useless. I also had some m/s ahem all day sickness in the form of dry heaving, craziest burps, and constant metallic taste in my mouth. 3rd tri has been all about swelling feet and generally feeling "huge". I think if I could get more done and didn't have HB I'd feel differently. So while I don't LOVE it I def. don't hate it.
I've loved being pregnant, but I'm ready for it to be over. I have back pain and heartburn when I forget to take my Prilosec first thing, but more than anything I want to meet whoever it is that's in here (boy? girl? Who are you Bitty?!)