Things that disappear during pregnancy

jkayb123

1)  My ankles.  I honor them with a moment of silence (or shock) occasionally.

2)  Friends.  I can still be invited to happy hour even though I don't drink, you jerks!  Okay, they didn't disappear completely but, really, only the best ones stay close.

3)  My butt.  No one has seen it for months. All that junk in the trunk moved to the front.

This is all in fun because I love being pregnant.  I actually love my body more than I ever have, and love to accessorize my bump!! 

chucktgirl

Can I add to your list?

1. My privacy/dignity. I'm more intimate with the u/s wand than with my husband!

2. My waist. It's a given, but I'll hopefully see it again someday.

3. My sense of control over this whole crazy process!

FishyMom

OOOOoooOooo I'll play!!

1. The ability to walk from my work building to my car with plenty of breath to spare.

2. My ability to sit comfortably anywhere.

3. The ability to wear a bra.

I had to really think about it because I have enjoyed pregnancy and all it has to offer! hopefully I'll stay this way for another 8-9 weeks.

happygirl1013

1.  The ability to see what color underwear I have on because my stomach is so big.

2.  Dinner dates with friends-- eating out at 9pm has lost it's luster.

3.  Nights of sleep without having to get up and go to the bathroom.

Praying4Miracle17

1.  Sleeping on my back/stomach. 

2.  Taking advantage for all-you-can drink baseball tickets

3.  Painting my toenails myself!! 

But I welcome all of these "side effects" if it means I will get to meet baby!! 

hopeby2015

1. Putting on socks without going "ow"

2. Fitting into my shoes

3. Having an uninterrupted night of sleep - whether it's to switch sides or to get up to pee

But at the same time, I'm loving all of this! And I love having my dh pretty much at my beck and call

Margritli

1. The ability to suck in my gut
   
2. All concern over my calorie intake (just glad if I can eat for now) 
   
3. Evening activities...so exhausted by the end of the day!

ETA: I wouldn't trade being pregnant with these two for anything right now, so the minor inconveniences are really just that. 

rox825

I have some of the same ones as you all!  But also adding the disclaimer that I've really enjoyed pregnancy a lot more than I thought I would and will miss it when it's over.

1- Ability to paint my toes.

2- Ability to shave my bikini area (still doing it but totally blind now, a little scary!)

3- My shoe size.  This one stings a little and I'm hoping it's mostly swelling so that I don't lose my whole shoe collection :-(

AMShark

Wait, what?  Your feet swell?!  Like how much do they swell?

I'm only 7w5d, so I don't really know these things, but I'm already a size 11!  I'll be tying cardboard boxes to my feet if they get any bigger.

... Maybe they'll have shoes for me at specialty stores - like, where do clowns shop?

Siona1976

Agree with most of the PP but I'll add:

1) My feet & ankles. . .hello elephant feet and ankles:) I'm hoping that I can still get away wearing flip flops in Oct because that is the only thing that now fits my feet.

2) The ability to picking anything up below my knees (this includes putting on shoes or socks) is just a lost cause.

3) A good night sleep.

But as others have said so thankful to be here & having a good pregnancy that I'll take all of these minor inconveniences.

Lady2010

I think these have already been covered in some way...

1) I miss my wardrobe and being able to wear non-maternity clothes! (I just don't like being limited to a couple stores)...and I don't want to buy a ton of stuff I may never wear again (even if we are lucky enough to have a 2nd - it may be a totally different season)

2) Being able to just pop right out of bed or off the sofa from sitting for that matter, roll over easily or move at my normal (pre-preg pace)

3) Not being able to drink coffee - I stopped 2 weeks ago (only had 1/2 - 1 cup / day)... it seems to increase the likelihood of throwing up - and since I am still doing that 2 - 3x / week, I will do anything to get it to stop!

I am worried about what will be coming in the 3rd tri - I really like my shoe collection! (even though I have been wearing flats all summer, but I have cute boots I hope to wear in the winter)  

But I will agree with everyone else, it is all worth it since we are finally getting our little one!

hopeby2015

@AMShark‌ - I was a size 12w or 11w (depending on the style) pre-pg. I've been in flip flops all summer because the swelling was so bad. (I've had pretty bad swelling pretty much since the beginning - some due to the summer heat, I think) Today was the first time I tried putting on my sneakers and they barely fit. I had to open the laces as much as I could! It was surprisingly easy enough to do tho. I figure in winter if the swelling is still bad, I will have to buy a pair of men's shoes/boots/sneakers - w/e will fit my feet and be comfy!

penad5

oh this is fun!

1. Sleeping with my husband... I toss and turn and get up to pee so much he's moved to the guest room so at least one of us is rested 

2. the ability to walk out of the house with just keys, a bank card, and a cell phone... I still have to carry snacks everywhere I go

3. Being alone (i actually love this one) knowing i always have another person with me... this might get old but right now i love when she makes her presence known

I really disliked this whole pregnancy thing for the first 3-4 months - but i'm starting to really see all the wonderful things!!!

AMShark

hopeby2015 said:

@AMShark‌ - I was a size 12w or 11w (depending on the style) pre-pg. I've been in flip flops all summer because the swelling was so bad. (I've had pretty bad swelling pretty much since the beginning - some due to the summer heat, I think) Today was the first time I tried putting on my sneakers and they barely fit. I had to open the laces as much as I could! It was surprisingly easy enough to do tho. I figure in winter if the swelling is still bad, I will have to buy a pair of men's shoes/boots/sneakers - w/e will fit my feet and be comfy!

I bought a pair of Chucks in men's size 11 by mistake this summer, and ended up giving them to my nephew.  Maybe I should have held on to them....

rox825

AMShark said:

Wait, what?  Your feet swell?!  Like how much do they swell?

Lol- mine weren't too bad until recently, they started swelling over the past month (so 3rd tri).  I used to be a 8/8.5 and finally broke down yesterday and bought size 9 flats to hopefully cover the rest of pregnancy, I'm just hoping that it's all swelling vs actually growing because I'll be so sad if none of my old shoes fit post-pregnancy!

mdiblasi10

@AMShark I was squeezing into a size 10 pre-pregnancy with my first. I now permanently wear an 11. I'm not sure what I will do if my feet grow another whole size! Size 11 is possible to find, but size 12?! I feel ya!

AMShark

mdiblasi10 said:

@AMShark I was squeezing into a size 10 pre-pregnancy with my first. I now permanently wear an 11. I'm not sure what I will do if my feet grow another whole size! Size 11 is possible to find, but size 12?! I feel ya!

Ronald McDonald'd better watch his closet, is all I'm saying. 

absolutelymaybe

AMShark said:

Wait, what?  Your feet swell?!  Like how much do they swell?

I'm only 7w5d, so I don't really know these things, but I'm already a size 11!  I'll be tying cardboard boxes to my feet if they get any bigger.

... Maybe they'll have shoes for me at specialty stores - like, where do clowns shop?

I'm 29w with twins and my feet haven't swollen (at least not shoe size). I'm still wearing the same sizes. My calves, on the other hand, are an entirely different story. I can't wear any of my knee high boots (without leaving the partially unzipped). 

I'm not sure if it's helped at all to keep feet swelling to a minimum, but I try to get my feet elevated for a little bit every night (like when I'm watching TV on the couch). Maybe I'm just lucky, though?

southernyankeegirl

@rox825 - if they're permanently larger, chances are you can steal my collection - I'm a size 9 now and will be VERY sad if my shoes no longer fit!  I have over 100 pairs!  Yes, somehow I managed to hold on to 100 pairs of shoes despite 6 moves between 2012-2014.

Things that have disappeared:

- My sugar cravings.  I count myself very lucky, as I've always had a crazy sweet tooth.  But for whatever reason, I have been rather disinterested in sweet things and craved savory (mostly salty, like popcorn and soy sauce on brown rice).  It has definitely helped me eat healthier during pregnancy!

- My ability to have fun, rough sex.  DH is way too gentle for my taste right now because he's always conscious of my belly, and plenty of positions are uncomfortable now.  Me-on-top seems to be the way to go for now, but I miss being bent over a counter ;-)

- Acne.  Lucky me, my skin is better than ever, with not a pimple to be seen!

Lady2010

One more as I crawl into bed:

- I miss the ability to sleep without pillows on all sides of me! (Refuse to get a snoogle or body pillow - instead using extra ones from guest room around me)

rox825

southernyankeegirl said:

@rox825 - if they're permanently larger, chances are you can steal my collection - I'm a size 9 now and will be VERY sad if my shoes no longer fit!  I have over 100 pairs!  Yes, somehow I managed to hold on to 100 pairs of shoes despite 6 moves between 2012-2014.

Deal!  I'll have to think of something that I can trade with :-)