I loved that I didn't have to panic over my expanding waistline, and I freaking loved my baby belly. Before I got pregnant, that was the part I always looked forward to about being pregnant and when I was in that moment (well, those months) I loved it more than I thought possible. Even when I would get out of breath walking up the two sets of 6 steps in my house (damn you bi level house), and rolling over while laying on the couch was a huge production.
Feeling AJ move all the time was my other favorite part. The MOTN dance parties irritated me for a few nights then I went back to loving it as much as I loved the daytime dance parties. The kicks, the rolls, the sticking of feet out my right side and ramming of butt up into my ribs...loved it. (Okay, the last part I loved slightly less)
I was lucky and had a relatively uneventful pregnancy. I loved feeling C move around and seeing my bump grow. I had more than a few people tell me that my body must be "made for growing babies" because of the way I carried.
I'm looking forward to another pregnancy, but am also nervous for how different it can be (based on the post from today!).
My pregnancy was sort of terrible. Nauseous/vomiting until 20 weeks, my eyesight went to hell, pregnany induced carpal tunnel syndrome, severe back issues, gestational diabetes, out of control hip pain, repeatedly sent to L & D for monitoring for failing NSTs, and a scare about hydrocephalus.
While I wouldn't say I enjoyed pregnancy, I loved feeling her kick and the way my husband would to my belly at night and how excited my mom was and planning a nursery, and brainstorming names. Basically, I loved the general excitement of sentimentality of it all.
I've been feeling really nostalgic for my pregnancy lately despite not really loving it at the time. I did love my belly and my body in general... to the point where I was rocking a bikini 3 days before I gave birth. I liked people being excited and celebrating with us. I liked the excuse to slow down and rest more.
My skin improved right away so I'm finally not battling acne. I don't normally have a lot of curves so I really love having boobs and plump cheeks. People say I'm all belly, but in fact I've gained over 40# and it's all over. I just look so much better more filled out. I'll gladly keep 10-15# of baby weight if it would stay in proportion like this. It's never been how I put on weight in the past.
I loved my body, I loved feeling the baby move, I loved the fact that my entire wardrobe was brand new (the first time, anyway), I loved how I felt physically, and I loved (most of) the attention and feeling special. Most of all I loved the anticipation of a new baby--like Christmas Eve times a million. I felt pretty blissed out while pregnant. Ah, if only I could just keep having babies...
i felt for the first time in my life it was ok for my belly to expand-my belly has always been my problem area. i loved feeling the baby move. this is going to sound bad-but i loved proving people wrong-i was constantly getting people freaking out that i shouldn't do/couldn't do XYZ because i was PG. it gave me great joy to prove them wrong. i was pregnant, not disabled. i also felt extremely strong running. i was slow, but i felt pretty damn awesome running until the end of my pregnancy. i feel like i gained a new sense of respect for what my body can do.
I loved getting to nap whenever I wanted (even my bosses told me to shut my office door and nap sometimes).
I loved feeling her move nonstop.
I loved feeling like I could protect her all of the time. I know something could've happened outside of my control, but I felt more in control at that point.
Stretchy pants! Also, on a similar note, she let me eat like absolute trash and still only gain 20 pounds. I enjoy BFing for a similar reason, though I eat healthier.
"Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you've got a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies-"God damn it, you've got to be kind.”
Post by MadamePresident on Apr 30, 2014 21:32:23 GMT -5
I like feeling the baby move and getting to enjoy having a baby, without having the work involved with a newborn. Inside babies are much easier. I like my body when I'm pregnant, there is just something really cool about the fact that my body can grow a person. Its empowering. I feel really sad for woman who want to get pregnant and can't.
Being pregnant was fantastic. I had an easy pregnancy - the only part I didn't enjoy completely was the first trimester when I was very anxious about miscarriage and not having any pregnancy symptoms.
Accidentally hit post before I was done...
Like others, I had complete body confidence while pregnant and loved dressing to accentuate my bump. And the world just seemed to be nicer to a pregnant lady. I loved the attention - it never bothered me for people to ask how I was feeling or stuff like that.
My hair looked great, my nails were strong and long.
Like others, my body confidence went through the roof. I have always struggled with weight and had major self esteem issues related to my body, disordered eating (on both ends of the spectrum), etc., and being pregnant kind of freed me of all that. I was supposed to be curvy and full. I ate so much, but so well as I was very focused on nourishing myself and the baby.
My skin cleared up, and has stayed relatively clear.
Everyone loves a pregnant lady. I loved the attention. My H catered to me and people held doors and I didn't have to pick up dog poop on walks, H did it all.
Even post partum, I have way more self confidence than I ever did when I was thin. Yes, I would love to lose weight, but at the same time, it's like, do you know what this body can do?
I felt great the entire time. The day I went into labor, I still felt great. I felt gorgeous, and felt so confident and comfortable with my body. I loved the kicks, and feeling her move. I loved the attention. My husband loved me being pregnant, he didn't have a single turn off due to me being pregnant. I never had issues with sleep or being restless and uncomfortable.
If we decide not to have another baby, I will be sad that I'll never get to be pregnant again.