Unexpected Pregnancy Wins!!

JessErinF

Haha so we are all super excited to be moms *duh* and that's great!  We are all experiencing different levels of symptoms as well, nausea or insomnia or heartburn, etc.  But what are some of those beneficial pregnancy side effects that we may not be thinking of.  For example:

No periods for 9 months!! WOO HOO!!  :-)

amberp1528

Being able to go to bed early with out questions! 

mezalune

I just ate a half a bag of Trader Joes turkey and stuffing flavored kettle chips with no guilt!

JessErinF

@amberp1528 and all the naps haha hubby put away all the groceries today because i sat down and immediately passed out on the sofa hahaha

@mezalune oh the eating... lol I can eat a whole box of mac and cheese in one sitting lmao

kelzor

Being able to defer my study for 12 months right before I got to the subjects I was dreading most hehe

Mrs.DeRuysscher

Hubby helping out with more of the cleaning,cooking, garbage and taking care of dd and dogs as I have been feeling so crappie from nausea

JessErinF

@kelzor what are you studying for?

@Mrs.DeRuysscher i feel that one too!!  Hubby put away all the groceries today and has been doing all the cooking!!!

LMMama

I second the going to bed early. I'm pretty bad with staying awake at night as it is. It's nice to allegedly have a reason now.

My BF has also been doing a lot more deciding of/cooking of dinner. I think we've had more fast food in the last month than we have had in our entire relationship. 

MrsW524

I'm also a fan of having an excuse for naps and going to bed early.  I'm also really enjoying not having litter box duty.

anitamargarita_82

Being able to play the pregnant card to get out of doing things I don't want to do.  Family events or anything I'm just not interested in!  

All the extra sleep because I'm tired or don't feel well and my hubby doesn't bother me at all or make the dogs bark.  Silence!!!!! 

email2ash

Amazing skin! I usually have dry skin and I'm fair so it can look blotchy but while pregnant it's glowing

Elyse1384

Second pregnancy in a row where changing one of my kiddos poo diapers induced vomiting.  DH has once again taken over all poop diaper changes after seeing the most recent shit show (no pun intended).   #winning.

awillis13

Maternity pants at thanksgiving and Christmas.  I'm looking forward to eating all the food without the uncomfortable "I can't fit in my pants anymore" feeling.

shmarpler

Hubby has taken over changing DD's poopy diapers since they have been making me gag. DD has also cooperated with this arrangement and changed her poop schedule from every morning at breakfast, to every night after dinner. I'm not sure why the change, but I'll take it!

brij2006

No changing the litter box.

Assiram42

awillis13 said:

Maternity pants at thanksgiving and Christmas.  I'm looking forward to eating all the food without the uncomfortable "I can't fit in my pants anymore" feeling.

Definitely being able to wear buffet pants without shame at the Holidays!

lmc929

I am with @brij2006  and @awillis13 - No litter box and stretch pants.

Also, on the period comment -- I have had one period in two+ years now because of my first pregnancy, breastfeeding, my IUD, and then baby #2. Its awesome. I guess the trade off is childbirth 

wifeinraleigh28

My husband doesn't make me vacuum anymore

Mashunya425

DH tucks me into bed at 8pm and does all the rest of the house stuff himself. I love him.

zseirecarg

Being able to be a part of this community. I really look forward to coming on here each day and living in a world for a short time where you all know I am pregnant and I don't have to hide it  

TropicalMom

Not being questioned when i opt out of events, randomly falling  asleep or having the hubby cook or indulge my craving. Woohoo!

tjvan

I underestimated how fun it would be to tell everyone the good news. Definite win!

mombod

Finding out my retired Navy, motorcycle riding, sailor mouthed male boss is a feminist when I told him the news.
Not only was he like thats amazing news but then said he would figure out every way possible to maximize my leave, said the current leave policy is an F'n crime, and said I watched my wife breastfeed two kids and my God thats badass.

Mport90

Haha, definitely getting more sympathy from the hubby!!! which means more help, oh and the food with little guilt !

MrsCaliRN

Where do I begin?
1. Sharing a bedtime with DS (7:30pm)
2. Eating out based on my cravings almost every night
3. Lazying it up on the couch while DH does dishes and other chores
4. Letting it all hang out. Blump's in full swing over here!
5. Scouring online catalogs for new clothes for the growing belly

kahlan82

@brij2006 you stole mine

kahlan82

Feeling like the center of attention. Sometimes I feel like I get lost in Mommy, wife, teacher....it's  nice to get the extra special spoiling.

mezalune

You guys, after a week of constipation pain I have had several very productive trips to the bathroom in the last 24 hours.  I feel like a new woman!  (The things my husband just can't fully appreciate...)

amberp1528

@mezalune right I try to explain that stuff to my husband and he is just like huh ok. 

lauren617-2

mezalune said:

You guys, after a week of constipation pain I have had several very productive trips to the bathroom in the last 24 hours.  I feel like a new woman!  (The things my husband just can't fully appreciate...)

My poor boyfriend stood on the stairs and talked to me while I was crying on the toilet. He even bought rubber gloves for me. I had reached a new level of awful constipation. Thanks, Zofran! I am not AS constipated as I was, I switched my Zofran dose to half the amount but still have not been very successful. I'm jealous  of you haha! 

mezalune

Oh Lauren617, feel better soon!