What I Miss...

skupski83

Being pregnant is great, wouldn't have it any other way. That being said, what are the things you miss the most that you can't (or shouldn't) partake in now? I want a damn Philadelphia roll and a glass of Pinot Grigio so bad, I think I would do almost anything for them. And a hot bath would be nice...

skupski83

I think I will... Then maybe I won't think about it 7 times a day.

knightmansmama

I've eaten sushi from a good, 5 star sushi place. If it didn't make you sick before, chances Are you'll be safe now. Plus you can eat sushi anytime if the fish is cooked.

MrsPDX

A hot bath? I take one of those every single night. My midwives tell me hot baths are fine because the temperature you need to hurt the baby would be too hot for you anyway, and baths cool down over time so your not sitting in the too hot temps for long enough to be harmful (unlike hot tubs, but one midwife even said if you did that for a couple minutes it would be fine, but I am definitely not trying that). I would take baths though if you miss them. They are so relaxing and feel so good (even better pregnant than pre-pregnancy I say... Maybe because I'm more stressed)

I miss pinot noir.... So much!!!! And soft cheeses like fresh mozzarella and feta!!!

skupski83

Fresh mozzarella...I want that now. Damn.

knightmansmama

MrsPDX said:

A hot bath? I take one of those every single night. My midwives tell me hot baths are fine because the temperature you need to hurt the baby would be too hot for you anyway, and baths cool down over time so your not sitting in the too hot temps for long enough to be harmful (unlike hot tubs, but one midwife even said if you did that for a couple minutes it would be fine, but I am definitely not trying that). I would take baths though if you miss them. They are so relaxing and feel so good (even better pregnant than pre-pregnancy I say... Maybe because I'm more stressed)

I miss pinot noir.... So much!!!! And soft cheeses like fresh mozzarella and feta!!!

Most mozzarella and feta is made with pasteurized milk so it's completely safe.

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Lalalady54

Gin....I want all the gin (I think is worse right now because my dad, who is in town visiting just finished off my bottle in the freezer from over the summer before my BFP) wahhh wahhh wahhh

lakingsfan2015

marybeth080710 said:

I miss sex. Bad. Pelvic rest is the worst.

I can go another 6 years without alcohol or sushi or raw meat but man I am not sure how in the hell I am going to make it another 26 weeks without sex

lindsey85d

marybeth080710 said:

I miss sex. Bad. Pelvic rest is the worst.

THIS, I am in the same boat

I would loooove a glass of Pinot noir and sushi. Yes I know it would be fine but I am such a worry wart!

I miss staying up past 10 also. By 9 I am a zombie.

Lauracox3

@marybeth080710‌ @lakingsfan2015‌ I second that pelvic rest sucks. I miss exercise and sex. They were both my stress relief since alcohol is out. Now all I have is food :P

MommaMacri

Tuna fish

FreddyisReady

Hot tubs, going up to our little cabin for the weekend (the bed is super uncomfortable and it's better when we can drink), a comfortable nights sleep, grabbing a drink at the bar.

lakingsfan2015

I miss dry undies/panties.

josim

Having energy and not needing a nap every few hours.

Leslie2003

My brain.

Seriously, I feel flighty all the time..

peteresa

lakingsfan2015 said:

I miss dry undies/panties.

Omg...me too!!!! I've used more pads during this pregnancy than my last 10 yrs of menstruation just to keep my undies dry

megantesia

I miss normal excersie. I used to do pole fitness and tried it again the other night. The extra weight and the fear of falling made it very difficult. I also miss heavy lifting.

I miss being able to go out and have a drink and now just thinking how life is going to change once baby is here.

I miss being able to do normal work duties.

And I definitely miss being able to sleep through an entire night.

McBaby19

I miss sleeping comfortably, my sex drive has returned but not nearly as much as before pregnancy, and cigarettes. I quit over a month before getting pregnant and now I've even have dreams that I smoke. It's bizarre. I second the normal brain. I feel like I'm always forgetting stuff.

Oh and my flat stomach/abs. I couldn't wait to get my bump and now I'm trying to hold onto the top two abs I can still see lol ;;)

sb184

I miss feeling pretty. I don't have the "glow" at all! Actually I have a red glow from how broken out and irritated my face is. Even when I take time to really get ready I never feel good about the way I look.
@Beeorange‌ have you tried switching your prenatal? I take rainbow light prenatal vitamin along with a separate DHA tab. That vitamin has non-constipating iron.

Swanky929

Going to a holiday party and being able to have a real drink with my friends!

Pintobean39

I don't understand those that get upset about missing things that they can have, why torture yourself?

Now I miss my Valium or even Ativan and I absolutely can not in any way shape or form have that. It's usually helps so much when I'm having a Ménière's spell. Right now I'm just having to tough it out.

Also, last night we ate at a Mexican restaurant and they had 2 for 1 sangrias and I want my 2 for 1 or maybe 4 for 2 because I wasn't driving.

Ryder0406

I miss beer... I live in a state with a lot of awesome breweries/microbreweries. Going through the seasons, when they have new/different beers, has been killing me!..

Also, excessive amounts of caffeine. Pre TTC I was an energy drink-aholic, and I could sooo use one lately..

ambarnett1

I don't really miss anything except sleep and dry undies. I don't like sushi (allergic to fish), and I don't drink much. I still eat lunch meat, hot dogs, etc just in moderation and from reputable places.

gherkins

I miss not being in pain and being fully awake. My back and hips are killing me. Barely 21 weeks and I walk like I'm a 95 year old woman. I haven't slept well since August and it's only getting worse. Plus I'm a back sleeper. I'm hoping I'm one of those women who sleeps better after baby is born! If those two things could be fixed I would love pregnancy!

skupski83

@gherkins‌ - it's weird. I found myself waddling the other day and I thought to myself, "WTF are you doing, you are 20 weeks. Get it together." So I started walking right. It was just more comfortable and funny to waddle I guess...

smontz

amelandre said:

I miss beer. And gin. And (too much) wine. A glass of wine here and there just isn't enough to deal with my family and in-laws through the holiday. Plus I'm a total craft beer fiend, and I can't try any of the new ones I've seen. I'm going to be drunk for a month just trying to catch up with my list.

THIS exactly! The tiny glass of wine my mom gives me just isn't enough when I have my in laws staying at my house over the holidays. 6 adults (two pregnant ladies), 3 dogs, and 2 kids in your house definitely deserves an entire bottle! 

SarahDawn725

Beer! I love the seasonal beers this time of year. A caramel porter sounds so amazing.

cawleyva

My kid has been sick all week and I just need some alcohol, not a glass bit enough to be close to drunk...it's been a long week

rivers714

I miss running, rugby, and crossfit. Pregnancy just exacerbated old injuries and its not comfortable so my doctor said my body was telling me to cool it ... The elliptical is sooooo boring

marijaa333

I miss my body! Between the fatigue and just growing a belly, I feel like i can't recognize myself.

Angelina08m

I don't miss much but I do miss margaritas but that's all I can think of

SassyPants150

Not snissing. A quick sneeze came on yesterday when I was sitting next to DH. When he said bless you I told him he should thank me that I wasn't sitting on his lap. X_X

Edit: autocorrect did not think snissing was a word

MommaMacri

robotpcr said:

MommaMacri said:

Tuna fish

Small amounts are fine.

I miss not feeling bad with no warning. Everything can be great and then boom, heartburn or nausea or just generally uncomfortable.

Unfortunately my Dr suggest steering clear of it. So I don't want to chance it.

nurserachel22

I miss not feeling like I smell 1 hour after a shower! My fiancé says I still smell good, while I am ready to hop back in the tub.


Eta: margaritas... I am the margarita queen.

mellemarie

I miss my old body that could run long distances and liked exercise. And wine. I know a small glass won't hurt but I usually want it at gatherings and stuff and it's not worth the side-eyes from others... Yet anyways.

Oh and not having swamp crotch.

jennadesigns

I miss having wine. Just a glass with dinner once and a while. I never drank to get drunk, so I don't miss that at all. But I could really go for a glass of white or red. I have no problem with having a small drink once and a while when pregnant but it just seems so wasteful to open up a bottle to have a half glass seeing as how I'm the only one who'd drink it. So, for now, I've just been missing it.

adetheridge

Oh man. I miss my brain, normal sex, lifting at the gym, an occasional cigarette, and having a good glass of craft beer. But it's only for 4ish more months so I can deal.

breezyweezer

I miss being able to take a long drive without worrying about where the next bathroom is. I swear I'm gonna end up with a public indecency or whatever the charge is because on more than one occasion I have not been able to wait until I get to a convenient store. No shame in my peeing on the side of the road game (although I do try to make sure I get far enough off the road that no one sees me and I keep tp in my car)

bfrankson

Dear libido,
Where have you gone? I miss you.

dj99

Wine, wine, wine...that is all!