So I've been a little blah this week and while creeping another month, I stole this gem - Curious to know what the best part of this pregnancy has been so far!
It has been a GIANT learning curve so far, but I'm really enjoying learning about what babe is doing every week. It's been fascinating! Also... On a more shallow note... I'm getting all the food I have ever wanted ...
My legitimate answer is meeting this LO in a few months!
My more exciting answers are eating all of the food and not having to explain all of my actions/habits/feelings, etc. Not meaning I am "letting myself go" in any sense (physically, mentally, emotionally), but it is just nice for people to not question every little thing right now.
I know this is cheesy too, but it's been a nice bonding thing for my husband and I. We enjoy talking about names, ways we want to raise our child, our excitement, and so on.
But I agree - letting my gut hang out is up there! :-)
Food. Food tastes amazing when your body is the nutrient source for another person. It means my motivation to eat has increases X5 and everything I eat tastes sooooooo good!!!! I'm looking forward to breastfeeding for this reason
And it might be my imagination but I think I can feel him! If I put my hand on my lower abdomen I feel a twitching just below my skin. But I'm only 16 weeks along a FTM so it very well could be gas but I like to pretend I'm looking forward to feeling him for realsies in a few weeks!
Getting to feel like I am part of some secret, very selective club, that has been out of my reach for the past 10 years. For some reason I feel as if women without kids are treated as less.
Boobs! Haha, seriously though, I am on the tall & slim side and had none until I got knocked up. I also agree that food tastes amazing, mostly because I am letting myself cheat a bit and have things I normally wouldn't eat.
So much this. On top of living in Minnesota, having to shovel the driveway AND the (super long) sidewalk, we often have to dig a mote around the entire yard to keep the dogs from hopping over the fence. Last year one whole side of our 5 foot fence was entirely underneath the snow. This year that can be everyone else's problem. I'm busy making people : D
Honestly, every day has been the best part of my pregnancy. Because with each one that passes, we're that much closer to meeting our rainbow baby.
And for funsies: For the first time in my adult life, I've been able to eat what I want and not gain a thing! In fact, I'm actually down a pound today. Who knew it would take getting KTFU for that to happen? Normally, even smelling a pastry would mean extra cardio.
Definitely eating whatever I want and not really gaining but looking more and more pregnant. it's a tie with that, and my DS kissing my belly and saying I love you to the baby....!!!!!
Not spotting (well barely at all) unlike last time. If I was spotting the same as last time I would have been a nervous wreck for 9 weeks straight. I've actually been able to keep busy and get almost to the loss milestone without even noticing the time go by!!
Boobs! Haha, seriously though, I am on the tall & slim side and had none until I got knocked up. I also agree that food tastes amazing, mostly because I am letting myself cheat a bit and have things I normally wouldn't eat.
I have to second the no AF! Mine are always awful so this has been a much welcomed break for sure. Plus the fact that there is a little life growing inside me! That, in and of itself, is amazing!
At the NT scan when I saw baby moving around looking like a baby. All 3 of my last ones never made it past the bean stage, so seeing a real, moving baby was probably the happiest moment of both my and DHs life.
This made me tear up! I'm really FEEEEEEEEEL-y this weekend... But seriously. I cannot imagine this kind of joy for you and your partner
An excuse for my already day to day style of sweatpants and t shirts lol
I bought some 'hammer pants' today at Winners. I expect they will be my new fave thing. Plus who in their right mind is going to tell me they look ridiculous. No one.
Can't say I've loved too many parts about the actual pregnancy and symptoms, however, I am loving every day that progresses and brings me closer to having a healthy baby. I, my husband, and my daughter all wanted this baby SO bad and it feels amazing to be this far along and to imagine holding this LO! Also, the ultrasounds aren't too bad to look at either
I second seeing the baby on the screen after losses that didn't make it past the bean stage. Finally feeling like we may get our take home baby this time is enough to make all the bleeding scares and discomforts all worth it
The fact that my body can, and is, doing this! It's such a complex thing happening and I'm surprised and humbled every day that this is happening inside me!
The sex. OMG the sex.
The way this is changing and deepening my relationships. Like pp said, I feel like I've finally been let into a secret club.
The food. All the food is wonderful and exciting and tastier and better.
The fact that I am now having to come to terms with my body and view it as an ally, not an enemy. This is hard for me, but really good.
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Seeing the fruit of my baby, very interesting!
How sweet my kids have been and how excited they are!
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My more exciting answers are eating all of the food and not having to explain all of my actions/habits/feelings, etc. Not meaning I am "letting myself go" in any sense (physically, mentally, emotionally), but it is just nice for people to not question every little thing right now.
And it might be my imagination but I think I can feel him! If I put my hand on my lower abdomen I feel a twitching just below my skin. But I'm only 16 weeks along a FTM so it very well could be gas but I like to pretend I'm looking forward to feeling him for realsies in a few weeks!
2nd to that are maternity clothes.
And of course laying on the couch while H takes care of me
THIS.
And lets not all forget that we now don't have to shovel snow this winter. Woohoo!
<:-PI also can't leave out the fact that I'm not missing Aunt Flo... At all...
Married the love of my life: 5-17-14
BFP:6-27-14
EDD:3-11-15
Step Mom to Z: 4-11-06
IT'S A BOY!!!!!!
THIS.
And lets not all forget that we now don't have to shovel snow this winter. Woohoo!
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So much this. On top of living in Minnesota, having to shovel the driveway AND the (super long) sidewalk, we often have to dig a mote around the entire yard to keep the dogs from hopping over the fence. Last year one whole side of our 5 foot fence was entirely underneath the snow.
This year that can be everyone else's problem. I'm busy making people : D
But seriously, boobs and eating anything I want. I have never enjoyed food so much in my life.
But seriously. I cannot imagine this kind of joy for you and your partner
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1- eating all the things
2- sleeping
3- being able to get in to work slightly late and leave slightly early and have no one question me :P
I'm really new to all the feels - I'm not a big emotions person, so that part is confusing but kinda cool too.
The sex. OMG the sex.
The way this is changing and deepening my relationships. Like pp said, I feel like I've finally been let into a secret club.
The food. All the food is wonderful and exciting and tastier and better.
The fact that I am now having to come to terms with my body and view it as an ally, not an enemy. This is hard for me, but really good.
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Heard the heartbeat on the Doppler and knowing the bb is still alive, despite my dehydration and being malnourished.
Vomiting episodes lessening day by day. Looking forward to zero!
Able to eat more food now. From nothing to a bite of all four food groups and keeping it down. Looking forward to eating more and everything!
Doing less work at work and nothing at home!