What are you going to miss about pregnancy??

yogahh

Sure, pregnancy is not all roses and unicorns, but there are SOME good parts. Like buying 5 pints of Talenti at the grocery store without anyone giving you side eye!
Or having DH clean up the kitchen because you are just "too tired". Or being the center of attention (good or bad!) for nine months while everyone worries about how you are feeling. 

So, what will you miss?

saladflambe

Nothing. Truly.

sarawifenow

I will really miss the movements and the fact that I have company no matter where I go!

KidShrink

I had a pretty awesome 2nd tri- no issues at all, and loved feeling the movements. I think I'll miss the movements too. I still get told on a daily basis I look awesome, so that's nice too. 

kp90

Agree with @sarawifenow I will miss having my baby girl with me 24/7 and being able to feel her kicks and movements from within. She's been my buddy for the past 7 months.

I will also miss people being super nice, holding doors, offering seats, etc.

Oh and being able to eat like a pig and not be judged.

I'll miss a few things.... but the list I won't miss is much longer!

mommar13

I'll miss the bond we have right now. Right now I'm the only one who really knows her. Her wake and sleep patterns, how badly she gets upset when she has the hiccups, how she enjoys when I take a warm shower because she pushes out onto the water, etc. Once she gets here I have to share that with DH and others, which is fine, but I'll miss "our time." That was what I noticed that I missed most with DS too.

tgortney

My anxiety self will miss not knowing he is safe at all times like he is right now, with me.

missnc77

I literally laughed at the thread title.

I think the only thing is that if I think sleeping is hard now, I have 8 weeks until it's even harder. I'm so over all the pregnancy anxieties - the NT scan, the anatomy scan, the GB testing, the fear of tears, will I be able to have a vaginal birth, etc. I'm so ready to have my body back, get back into running, sushi, a glass of wine, CHAMPAGNE, ROSE, prosciutto, medium rare steaks. Yeah, there will be new anxieties to deal with, but at least I will be able to physically see her and know she's okay.

And who the heck judges for eating like a pig? If you breast feed, I've heard you appetite is even worse than pregnancy, so you still have some time for that.

proudparent2b

Because I don't have that obvious pregnant bump, I haven't experienced any of the perks that OP has. I don't anticipate missing much of anything about pregnancy.

kp90

tgortney said:

My anxiety self will miss not knowing he is safe at all times like he is right now, with me.

See, I am the opposite. I just want my LO to be here so I can hold her in my arms and visibly lay eyes on her. I feel like if something happens now I have no control over it and it drives me insane. I know once their born its a whole new slew of worries but I want her here with me so I can put my current worries aside.

mrstmoose

Feeling her movements and people being nice to me. 

But honestly, this anxiety sucks and I'm over it.

tgortney

kp90 said:

tgortney said:

My anxiety self will miss not knowing he is safe at all times like he is right now, with me.

See, I am the opposite. I just want my LO to be here so I can hold her in my arms and visibly lay eyes on her. I feel like if something happens now I have no control over it and it drives me insane. I know once their born its a whole new slew of worries but I want her here with me so I can put my current worries aside.

I feel like that's just part of parenthood. The constant worries! Sometimes, I can't believe I signed up for this!

rlworzalla

I will miss his movements the most!  I love feeling him roll and tumble around!  I guess I haven't had a ton of people offering me seats or opening doors, but I will miss DH helping me off the couch or grabbing me a glass of water because I'm too lazy to get up

cortney626

The only thing I'll miss is her movements. Everything else can suck it. 

RSaini

I will definitely miss the movements and kicks, which I was telling hubby about. Other than that, nothing! I can't wait to have my body back and stop worrying about GD all the damn time. And the anxiety over how labour and delivery will go. I just want to hold LO and be happy I made it through 9 months. 

araecasey

I'll miss sleeping in my room just me and hubby. Not getting screamed awake most nights. I'll miss feeling this tiny one move to the top of my belly to snuggle with big sister when I rock her to sleep. I'll miss torturing my family being team green. I'll miss prenatal yoga. I'll miss chatting with my midwife. I'll miss pregnancy sex. 

salbb

Won't miss much if anything at this point. Want to meet him, see who he is, but also get some separation back and my body my own again!
looking forward to husband falling in love with him and me also being able to pass the responsibility over occasionally!!! 
Hope that doesn't sound too bad, I just miss me :-) 

Lusitano8

Knowing he's safe with me and our special bond... That's it'! I've been surprised how many people don't offer up their seat or to carry something for me. 

mmemartinez

I enjoy the movements as others have said. So I'll miss that. I also enjoy some of the planning, and definitely enjoying not feeling like I can do it all (and DH taking on more chores so I can rest )

Spylon

I will definitely miss feeling the movements from within.

I like the way @katie122491 said it; I'm also going to miss having LO all to myself. Don't get me wrong, I am excited for DH to get to meet and hold his baby, but I'm not actually looking forward to sharing with the rest of the world.

H0neyC0mb

I haven't really experienced any perks this pregnancy. My coworkers and inlaws are more in the suck it up category.

I will miss having her with me all the time and, like @Katie122491 said, knowing when she likes something by pressing against my skin.

I think that is it though!

ayeshaohara

Absolutely nothing. Can't wait for this to be over and holding my little girl. That will be the best part

wsgjmw1

Going to miss that built in excuse for wanting AND ordering desert after dinner, even though I finished my whole meal.

helleebellee

I'll miss most of it, and probably because this is my last baby (I think).  I won't miss the last few weeks. They suck.  

vinerie

tgortney said:

My anxiety self will miss not knowing he is safe at all times like he is right now, with me.

Wow,  could have read my mind. I was thinking this the other day...I just know I am going to be that person running to the crib in a panic, wondering if he is still breathing. I don't have to worry about that stuff right now. 

ETA: Also, I think people think pregnant ladies are nice, and they smile at us a lot. People think moms with kids are a nuisance, and I wonder if I'll get the same smiles and helping hands?

TXmamatobe

I actually feel like people have been really nice to me because of the bump. I haven't gotten any rude comments this time around and even strangers have been very helpful to me (holding doors extra long because I am waddling in from the parking lot, insisting they carry out groceries, and gasp...I've even gotten some nice comments  ). That combined with feeling the baby move will be my most missed aspects of pregnancy. 

Bltbear82

I'm going to miss all of it because this is likely my last. And I don't mean for this to sound negative, but I'll miss being a mom of one kid. I'm so excited for this baby but a really small part of me can't get enough time with DS1 and I'm soaking the last few weeks up of it just being the two of us during the day. 

Eta: I can't type

MsIan

I agree completely with @missnc77 and @salbb. I miss my body. I want it back. I want to be able to exercise again. I miss my freedom of movement (bedrest). I want sushi, wine, champagne, cold cut subs. And honestly, LO's kicks are getting REALLY uncomfortable. Sometimes I have to rock him in utero just to get some comfort. 

I want to meet LO. Kiss his face and his toes and his tummy. I want to be able to watch him sleeping and know that he's okay. I still come across horror stories where moms make it this far and still don't get to meet their LO's.

Ugh...so short answer, Nothing. 

mello13

I'll miss people telling me I look great all the time (which is relative, I realize)! But honestly, I'll miss DS being an only child. We definitely wanted and tried for a sibling, but there is still a loss in DS no longer being the only one. 

NinnyJean

I've loved pregnancy, sure there are one or two things that aren't great, but I'll miss most of it! I'll miss feeling LO move all the time, having her with me 24/7, and also just having to say "pollie wants it" whenever I want something in particular to eat

yogahh

Bltbear82 said:

I'm going to miss all of it because this is likely my last. And I don't mean for this to sound negative, but I'll miss being a mom of one kid. I'm so excited for this baby but a really small part of me can't get enough time with DS1 and I'm soaking the last few weeks up of it just being the two of us during the day. 

Eta: I can't type

Ill miss using the excuse that I have pregnancy brain as my reason why I cant type!

dsmith211

Mostly the movement for sure, but I'll also miss the special bond that I feel I only have with her bc right now she's a part of me. And of course, eating pretty much whatever, whenever without question.

saraleigh2

I'll miss the movements and company too, I'll also miss how sweet and considerate most people have been about my being pregnant (offering to carry heavy thing to the car at the store, the sandwich shop opening a fresh jar of pickles to be sure I got one, and how doting my husband and father have been). 

The exception has been work- my boss is an epic witch!!! 

jenl1681

Man, maybe I should save this for Thursday because it is clearly unpopular, but I am not a fan of the movement. It's awesome to feel the first flutters and the first real kicks, but after that I'm over it, I especially dislike third tri movement. 

Merciel

I'll (probably, presumably) miss not being woken up by screaming baby constantly. I'll miss not having to feed screaming baby constantly. I'll miss not having to change screaming baby's diapers constantly.

I am not looking forward to the newborn stage, can you tell?

lionstigersbears

I really did miss movement after DS was born. Yes it had gotten uncomfortable and missing it wasn't so much about "the magic" as it was a comfort of knowing where he was and that he was okay. Before anyone gets worried...I always knew where he was after he was born! But seriously the panic of waking up and thinking they are in your bed, double triple checking that they aren't still in the car seat, etc. is a bit exhausting. 

1mae2016

I'm going to miss being able to love my child and spend time with her without having to truly be responsible for her and worry over what she's doing or where she is and if she's safe. Is that selfish? 

JennyS86

I'm going to miss the movement 

I'm really going to miss DH grocery shopping and vacuuming regularly!!

sillyfox

I know I'll miss some things, this is my last pregnancy. I'll look back with amnesia and say "I actually kind of liked being pregnant..." and be sad that I will never be pregnant anymore. I'll miss the way I eat whatever sounds good without that innate guilt and I'll miss not tracking calories at all. I will miss the movement, again with a bit of amnesia about how uncomfortable it can be.

I certainly won't miss the heartburn, carpel tunnel, pelvic discomfort, back pain, difficulty sleeping/rolling over in bed, bloat, swollen cankles, lack of wardrobe, inability to see or shave my legs and lady bits, and inability to have a glass of wine or a sushi lunch.

Mostly though, I am ready to have this baby in my arms. I'm ready to smell his hair and "complain" about nap jail and use nursing as an excuse to disappear from a crowd of people and just snuggle my tiny baby. I'm ready to know what his hair will be like, to have his tiny hand hold my finger, and to be on maternity leave for however many short weeks I get.

mcb2016

I'm going to miss feeling the baby move with my husband every night. Although I'm sure it will be replaced with watching the little guy.

But I totally understand missing being a family of 3. We did a last minute weekend stay cation of just the 3 of us. It's been just us three for over ten years so it will take some adjusting to a newborn.

But I really can't wait to meet him. I had so much anxiety first trimester, then it seemed to rear up again in the third! I won't miss the worrying. 

amberraysofdawn

This is a trick question, right?

Seriously, though, like PPs have said, I'm going to miss having LO all to myself.

I'm excited to become a family of 3, but I also know I'm going to miss the freedom that comes with it being just DH and I. It's been just the two of us for twelve years...it's going to be an adjustment when Emily arrives. 

I'm also reeeeeeeeeally going to miss sleeping in.