Funnily enough I would list exactly the same things as you have. Happy with my lovely hair, but I'm sick of feeling tropical all the time. I was out shopping on Saturday and everyone around me was wearing winter coats, scarves and gloves. I was wearing a thin shirt over a tank and I was still warm.
09/23/11 - Married DH
04/01/13 - BFP at 4wks
05/30/13 - MMC - BO @ 12wks 5d
08/29/13 - BFP @ 4wks 4d
09/17/13 - 7wks 2d - Normal HB Detected! Baby measuring perfect for dates and positioning!
10/23/13 - 12wks 3d - Perfect NT scan! HB 167 & baby wriggling, waving & yawning!
12/17/13 - 20wks 2 d - We're having a beautiful baby girl! Go Team Pink!
05/03/14 - Bobbie Gloria was born at 39+6 weighing 6lb 14oz!
Funnily enough I would list exactly the same things as you have. Happy with my lovely hair, but I'm sick of feeling tropical all the time. I was out shopping on Saturday and everyone around me was wearing winter coats, scarves and gloves. I was wearing a thin shirt over a tank and I was still warm.
Even though this pregnancy did not come easy, there's a big difference between discomfort and wishing a pregnancy away. Even though some symptoms make me miserable, I wouldn't ever wish to not be pregnant, so I try to allow myself time to whine about feeling bad
Likes:
feeling baby! the absolute best
knowing what a miracle we will be experiencing in a few short months
thicker hair and nails
getting special treatment (ie doors held open) because I'm pregnant
Dislikes:
peeing every 20 minutes
the heartburn!! (it's been so bad this time)
horrendous, never-ending nausea at the beginning
DH & I: 29 TTC #1 4/2009 - DD 2/5/10 TTC #2 since October 2011 2IF issues
I haven't noticed any better hair, nails, or skin.
Haven't felt baby move yet.
Not getting special treatment yet.
But I'm only 18 weeks! I'm sure I'll start at least getting baby movement shortly.
The dislikes... ugh. Lol. The sweating, the discomfort of sleeping, the increased acne, the round ligament pain, the nausea, the changing food tastes, the emotional bouts, the anxiety, heart palpitations, constipation, and back ache.
Likes:
Not been sick at all during pregnancy, awesome!
Craving for anything food.
Comfort that my baby is kicking and strong. I smile all the time.
Having my first baby with my husband. Summer baby!
Dislike:
Can be emotional for things that are not a big deal.
Sleeping on my side and peeing a lot which disrupts my sleep.
Annoying cramping and round ligament pain.
Feeling tired at odd times. Mild Acne.
This is my second baby.... and the pregnancy is completely different. I felt awesome the first time. This time I will say I feel much more exhausted and run down.... maybe that has to do with the 3 yr old!
Feeling the baby move Seeing how protective my DH is of me and the baby Planning for the baby Great hair And being blessed with a miracle (was told it'd be virtually impossible to get pregnant naturally)
Dislike:
Had very bad m/s first trimester and into 2nd trimester Worrying (just overall worry making sure baby's ok, etc) Vaginal Discharge My Boobs!!!!! They've gotten extremely large and I hate it!! My baby bump would look so much cuter if my boobs weren't so huge.
Likes: the non-stop movement; the way DS will wave to or pat my belly; thicker hair and great skin; feeling energized; still being able to run; how much more thoughtful DH has been;
Dislikes: my boobs. I am a small girl with small boobs (32a on a good day) and they're already filling a 34b, sigh. I wish I was one of the lucky ones who's boobs didn't get bigger until their milk came in. . I don't have a bump yet, ad these girls look ridiculous on me.
Likes: thick hair and nails. My nails have never been able to grow. They are so long now. Knowing I have a little miracle growing inside of me. Not having to stress about dieting. (Which does not mean I am pigging out; just not dieting) husband stepping up with the chores. Speaking of husband... I think pregnancy has given him a special glow too. "> oh... And why hasn't anyone mentioned the boobs. They are HUGE!!! I love them.
Dislikes: ugh. Nausea. Can barely brush my teeth because I gag. Strong sense of smell. I smell everyone's breath... I know who has raw meat breath and who has shit breath from 3 ft away. I smell things no one smells. And it's driving me mad. Gas. Too much info but I am farting like a machine. Headaches since ringing in the long anticipated 2nd trimester. Worst thing yet. And... Acne. I had beautiful skin and was looking forward to the pregnancy glow but got stick with zits. Yay.
Some babies are harder to feel than others, but at 18 weeks you should be able to feel some movement/ push back if you press against the lower abdomen. (about an inch below your belly button) I'm 18 and a half weeks and finally figured out my little one doesn't want to move much or if he is he just is doing so quietly. If I press against him he'll press back ever so slightly.
Likes: movements. Prepping for the arrival The thoughts of having my own baby!
Dislikes: frequent urinating all hours of the night Not being able to do anything real exciting since it's unsafe for pregnancy. Morning sickness Lack of energy Depression
I love everything and dislike nothing because it all just reminds me that I am still pregnant and carrying this baby
Well good for you. Guess you're a better pregnant lady than I am.
Says the one who got holier-than-thou over pregnant women have an occasional glass of wine. Pot, meet kettle.
Yes... because having some dislikes about pregnancy...like nausea and consuming alcohol are the same thing.
I can have an opinion- just like everyone else on this site. Funny- you look at the loss board and you see women that struggle and would give anything.....ANYTHING for a healthy pregnancy and baby; including myself. I did everyhing right and I get to terminate my pregnancy at 27 weeks tomorrow- so go ahead and enjoy your glass of wine.
I love everything and dislike nothing because it all just reminds me that I am still pregnant and carrying this baby
Well good for you. Guess you're a better pregnant lady than I am.
Says the one who got holier-than-thou over pregnant women have an occasional glass of wine. Pot, meet kettle.
Yes... because having some dislikes about pregnancy...like nausea and consuming alcohol are the same thing. I can have an opinion- just like everyone else on this site. Funny- you look at the loss board and you see women that struggle and would give anything.....ANYTHING for a healthy pregnancy and baby; including myself. I did everyhing right and I get to terminate my pregnancy at 27 weeks tomorrow- so go ahead and enjoy your glass of wine.
You need to stop. No one here would want to be in your shoes. What you are going through is terrible and anyone with a heart is hurting for you.
You are coming back to these posts after the fact and throwing it in everyone's face and lashing out. When you make statements that people who have an occasional glass of wine (in my case with my doctor's okay and blessing) and say that they all "have issues" you are going to get called out for it. You can choose for yourself what you are comfortable with, but you have no business judging others and behaving in a holier than thou manner. It's not going to go over well.
Please take care of yourself.
This. We are sad for your loss. Truly we are.
However, your loss is not connected, in any way, to your judgemental, holier-than-thou words on the other thread. Your loss has happened after you judged women who dared have a glass of wine (with their doctors' blessings, no less). To come back here and try to make us feel guilty for calling you out is a pretty shitty thing to do.
Like: Feeling the babies move Getting ready for them The ultrasounds (carrying twins so they do an ultrasound every month... it's amazing seeing how much they grow each time!) Chuckling at our 3yo's confusion about what's going on and her occasional insistence that I'm carrying a variety of animals as well. Yesterday, we were expecting triplets because one was a "little baby yap yap doggie"
Dislikes: Tired. Lots of tired. Waking up all the time to go to the bathroom DD chose this as the perfect timing to break her arm... which keeps life interesting
So happy you have been able to get your little one to respobd to you. I do want to say that not everyone will be able to feel movement at this point or any point in their pregnancy. Where the placenta attached, the size of the mother and how the baby is positioned can all be reasons you will or will not feel movement. This type of forum is a great reasource but telling people they should be doing or feeling something can cause anxiety to those not experiencing the same thing, especially FTM.
I thoroughly enjoy being pregnant, although I suppose there are some things that are not so fun.
First, A few LOVES... -Feeling the baby's movement -My 5 year old DD being very affectionate with my bump and making baby comments in general (3 yr old DS isn't there..yet!) -splurging on sweets -feeling very deserving and not so guilty of naps
Dislike... -waking up to pee -not staying hydrated enough -sciatic nerve pain -getting weighed in at doc appts
I haven't had any of the nice glowy stuff like the perfect hair/nails/skin, but I also didn't have any morning sickness, so I guess that's the trade-off. I am kind of on the same page as a PP in that I honestly don't really dislike anything because even the negative aspects are just little reminders that I'm carrying a healthy baby! But if I had to pick things....
Likes:
Feeling movement
Ultrasound pics
My bump, which is bigger than I expected at this point as a FTM
Baby clothes
I adjust easier at the chiropractor for some reason
Dislikes:
Tired, especially in first trimester
Leg cramps
Couldn't take cold medicine when I was sick
Restless nights (actually more for DH since apparently I now moan and groan in my sleep all night)
No alcohol at an all inclusive resort was almost painful!
My nails rock. Salon status 27/4...no salon needed.
I'm just starting to feel movement, and when I can tell that it is for sure movement, it's great.
Seeing ultrasounds
People wanting to touch my stomach. Everyone complains about this, but I love it. I'm just like "What? You want to touch my bump? Sure, I worked hard on it!"
Getting to choose what's for dinner all the time, and my husband not complaining, even if I choose PB&J.
Likes: --having a baby on the way --feeling the baby moving --planning for baby --maternity jeans, so comfy!
Dislikes: --nausea (still) --vomiting (still) --headaches for 8 weeks now --food aversions --finding bras --baby not appreciating Mexican like I do --not being able to enjoy a cold glass of beer
Likes: knowing this is my last pregnancy & that valadating every single craving or emotional outburst (LOL), the movement, the BOOBS (took me 4 babies but I finally got boobs!), the anticipation of birth & seeing this little person God has given us, the miracle of life in general
Dislikes: knowing this is my last pregnancy. It's bittersweet.
Things i'll never miss: pretty much every other side effect of pregnancy. The gas has been AWFUL this time around, vaginal discharge is always such a treat, sex SUCKS, heartburn, m/s, craving something all day & then finally getting it & it taste like crap, the back pain, the lacking energy....whine whine whine!!
All you 1st time mommies, it REALLY is worth it, & every pregnancy really is different, so don't assume that just bc this one sucks/is awesome that your next one will be too. & either way, totally worth it when you look in that baby's eyes for the 1st time & know you created this LIFE, & this perfect little person is all yours )
Likes: the fact that DS will be a big brother and is so very excited. Completing our family. The kicks and thumps that let me know he's a moving and a shaking in there.
Dislikes: my body not being able to cooperate and sending me into PTL at 25 weeks. Thus resulting in bedrest most likely until 36 weeks. All of the shots, Meds and just worry associated with being on bedrest and also dealing with a 4 year old. Gas pains, heartburn, constipation, so tired at random times, peeing in a too small cup every week.
Re: Pregnancy likes / dislikes...
09/23/11 - Married DH
04/01/13 - BFP at 4wks
05/30/13 - MMC - BO @ 12wks 5d
08/29/13 - BFP @ 4wks 4d
09/17/13 - 7wks 2d - Normal HB Detected! Baby measuring perfect for dates and positioning!
10/23/13 - 12wks 3d - Perfect NT scan! HB 167 & baby wriggling, waving & yawning!
12/17/13 - 20wks 2 d - We're having a beautiful baby girl! Go Team Pink!
05/03/14 - Bobbie Gloria was born at 39+6 weighing 6lb 14oz!
Dislikes - constipation, heartburn, nausea, acne (I have pcos so this is probably a contributing factor), amplified allergies
27 y/o - Dx with PCOS 7/10/13 - Started on Metformin 8/26/13.
BFP - 11/19/13 EDD - 7/18/14
TTC #1 4/2009 - DD 2/5/10
TTC #2 since October 2011
2IF issues
BFP: February 2016 EDD: October 17, 2016
I like:
Feeling the baby move
Seeing how protective my DH is of me and the baby
Planning for the baby
Great hair
And being blessed with a miracle (was told it'd be virtually impossible to get pregnant naturally)
Dislike:
Had very bad m/s first trimester and into 2nd trimester
Worrying (just overall worry making sure baby's ok, etc)
Vaginal Discharge
My Boobs!!!!! They've gotten extremely large and I hate it!! My baby bump would look so much cuter if my boobs weren't so huge.
Dislikes: my boobs. I am a small girl with small boobs (32a on a good day) and they're already filling a 34b, sigh. I wish I was one of the lucky ones who's boobs didn't get bigger until their milk came in. . I don't have a bump yet, ad these girls look ridiculous on me.
Mommy to R (8.23.11) and K (6.21.14).
Dislikes: ugh. Nausea. Can barely brush my teeth because I gag. Strong sense of smell. I smell everyone's breath... I know who has raw meat breath and who has shit breath from 3 ft away. I smell things no one smells. And it's driving me mad. Gas. Too much info but I am farting like a machine. Headaches since ringing in the long anticipated 2nd trimester. Worst thing yet. And... Acne. I had beautiful skin and was looking forward to the pregnancy glow but got stick with zits. Yay.
All the dislikes are worth it of course
Says the one who got holier-than-thou over pregnant women have an occasional glass of wine. Pot, meet kettle.
Likes: hair and nail growth, bigger boobs, and feeling the kicks
Dislikes: MS, headaches, weight gain, insomnia, hormonal
Prepping for the arrival
The thoughts of having my own baby!
Dislikes: frequent urinating all hours of the night
Not being able to do anything real exciting since it's unsafe for pregnancy.
Morning sickness
Lack of energy
Depression
Yes... because having some dislikes about pregnancy...like nausea and consuming alcohol are the same thing.
I can have an opinion- just like everyone else on this site. Funny- you look at the loss board and you see women that struggle and would give anything.....ANYTHING for a healthy pregnancy and baby; including myself. I did everyhing right and I get to terminate my pregnancy at 27 weeks tomorrow- so go ahead and enjoy your glass of wine.
This. We are sad for your loss. Truly we are.
However, your loss is not connected, in any way, to your judgemental, holier-than-thou words on the other thread. Your loss has happened after you judged women who dared have a glass of wine (with their doctors' blessings, no less). To come back here and try to make us feel guilty for calling you out is a pretty shitty thing to do.
Like:
Feeling the babies move
Getting ready for them
The ultrasounds (carrying twins so they do an ultrasound every month... it's amazing seeing how much they grow each time!)
Chuckling at our 3yo's confusion about what's going on and her occasional insistence that I'm carrying a variety of animals as well. Yesterday, we were expecting triplets because one was a "little baby yap yap doggie"
Dislikes:
Tired. Lots of tired.
Waking up all the time to go to the bathroom
DD chose this as the perfect timing to break her arm... which keeps life interesting
First, A few LOVES...
-Feeling the baby's movement
-My 5 year old DD being very affectionate with my bump and making baby comments in general (3 yr old DS isn't there..yet!)
-splurging on sweets
-feeling very deserving and not so guilty of naps
Dislike...
-waking up to pee
-not staying hydrated enough
-sciatic nerve pain
-getting weighed in at doc appts
--having a baby on the way
--feeling the baby moving
--planning for baby
--maternity jeans, so comfy!
Dislikes:
--nausea (still)
--vomiting (still)
--headaches for 8 weeks now
--food aversions
--finding bras
--baby not appreciating Mexican like I do
--not being able to enjoy a cold glass of beer
Dislikes: knowing this is my last pregnancy. It's bittersweet.
Things i'll never miss: pretty much every other side effect of pregnancy. The gas has been AWFUL this time around, vaginal discharge is always such a treat, sex SUCKS, heartburn, m/s, craving something all day & then finally getting it & it taste like crap, the back pain, the lacking energy....whine whine whine!!
All you 1st time mommies, it REALLY is worth it, & every pregnancy really is different, so don't assume that just bc this one sucks/is awesome that your next one will be too. & either way, totally worth it when you look in that baby's eyes for the 1st time & know you created this LIFE, & this perfect little person is all yours )
Dislikes: my body not being able to cooperate and sending me into PTL at 25 weeks. Thus resulting in bedrest most likely until 36 weeks. All of the shots, Meds and just worry associated with being on bedrest and also dealing with a 4 year old. Gas pains, heartburn, constipation, so tired at random times, peeing in a too small cup every week.
DS #1 born January 2010. DS #2 due June 2014.