My Favorite Part of Pregnancy...

lelkcot

So this is just meant to be fun - obviously the very best part of our pregnancies is the amazing little love we get to meet and parent at the end. But what are you loving this pregnancy? Be it great hair, maternity pants, or a doting SO?

For my favorite part of this pregnancy: Kroger maternity parking and DH always being willing to get me water!

meggyme

This thread is necessary today.

Feeling baby kicks, my super strong nails, and not having to worry about whether my stomach looks flat.

purplepirate09

Definitely feeling baby move and not having to care about calories (as much lol). 

Lbloom

Hands down my favorite is baby movement! 

kapowfal

Another love the baby moving, and stronger nails here.

I love the bad-ass feeling of growing and harboring new life. 

mayoduck

Loving the movement and now being able to share that with MH now that baby can often be felt from the outside too. I also enjoy planning the nursery. I also second the not having to care (as much) about calories.

maggiemadeit

Well I feel kinda shallow here after you all said baby movement....

...but I love pregnancy boobs! It’s the only time in my life when I have any boobs to speak of, and I am fully celebrating it! 

bluebell08

@maggiemadeit I hear ya! I was looking in the mirror last night thinking dang this is what I look like with boobs! lol 
@mayoduck pretty jealous your hub can feel baby. That so neat!

I'm loving how nice people are to me. I've had people say the nicest things. DH has been super great with unlimited back rubs to! 

zionsmama85

As a plus size, i am LOVING not really having to worry about if things look too tight on my tummy for now...definitely baby moving, and how happy my son is right now. 

mayoduck

@maggiemadeit Ha! Fellow small chested lady here and I'm with you on enjoying the boost in boob size.

ETA: I realized I confused some posts on my response. Fixed!

lelkcot

Add me to loving pregnancy boobs! 

mamakate1616

I love feeling movement but am still waiting on that to become a regular thing.

I am also a shopaholic so I love having a legitimate reason to browse and research products. 

My bump is more defined but there was so much chubbiness before pregnancy that the shape is not “perfect” so I still find myself being very self-conscious. Hopefully in the next couple weeks there will truly be no question and I can fully embrace the belly!   

BuckeyeNut05

Haha - besides hopefully ending up with a very wanted baby at the end of it....I like none of it. 

valentynsi

OMG @BuckeyeNut05 I'm so glad you said it first!!! I'm right there with you! I have literally enjoyed zero parts of this. I can't feel baby movements hardly ever right now because of an anterior placenta. I feel like I weigh a ton. I don't want my boobs to get any bigger.
So far the only good thing is lack of a monthly period and I barely even notice that because of all other uncomfortable crap.

Sorry for being so negative. I will love the end result. 

karatepickles

I'm totally with you @BuckeyeNut05 and @valentynsi ! I'm still waiting for a pregnancy perk. 

lindseyb918

I love having a little buddy with me all the time

hlmtnmama

My favorite part of being pregnant so far is the sense of calm and confidence that I feel in my body. I definitely feel more confident and beautiful in my physical shape (I love my ‘new’ boobs and not worrying about a flat belly, which I’ve never had anyway). I also love the sense of trust and belief I feel in my body’s ability to grow & birth this little life which is something I never anticipated, and don’t really know how to fully describe. I feel like I’m finally getting to see a new perspective that all other moms share, which is both really special and also the most normal thing in the world! 

AprSnow59

Not feeling like I have to suck in my belly! And the Doritos I keep in the cabinet at all times I did whole 30 then Paleo and was so healthy with my food choices for a while so it's really nice to not worry (as much) about every little food decision I make. This is my last pregnancy so I'm not stressing about weight gain. I make good choices 90% of the time so I am NOT sharing my snacks!

Shelbyville30

Baby moving and his kicks. Unleashing the belly. Thinking about the sweet moments to come with baby and my son, Jackson (ignoring thoughts of moments that won't be sweet ) Nothing else aside from the above and the prize at the end!!! Missing my margs LOL 

JLaVO888

Add me to the boobs list. After BFing DD mine were like deflated balloons and smaller than they were pre pregnancy. I was so glad to get some cleavage back. It’s acctually made me consider a boob job which was always on my “I would never” list. 

I loved feeling DD move but I’ve found it kind of annoying this time and I feel like a stone hearted bitch because of it. But then when I don’t feel anything for a bit, I worry of course. Hopefully when baby gets stronger my feelings will change. 

lovesclimbing

Being able to just relax and let my belly hang out! Haha. I always tend to suck in to hide the "pooch," and it's nice to just relax and not feel self conscious about it. 

Also, the baby consuming a few hundred of the calories I eat.

bdesterhouse

I love having control over what’s for dinner. My husband doesn’t question it, pregnant momma gets what she wants unless it’s something super high in sugar/carbs. Then he’ll put his foot down, which I’m thankful for bc he will often times be my voice of reason with my GD. 

lucysmom2016

Baby kicks! My heart feels like it's going to explode every time I feel baby move. And maternity clothes (minus the jeans, have not found a pair that fit right). But everything else is so comfy! And DH definitely doesn't hate that I've gone up a couple bra sizes