CPW: Has pregnancy been what you expected?

Mrs.Leah.Maria

Regardless of if it's your first or 10th, has pregnancy been what you expected?
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melissa.1985

Yes, in a good way. The only thing I didn't expect was being so tired in the 1st and 3rd trimesters. I had no m/s, which I kinda thought would happen. I enjoy being pregnant!

meg211

I SS'd - I'd vote for Yes its what I expected, but can't really say its good (I don't love being pg), but its also not bad (with one exception, I've had it pretty good).  The exception why its not what I expected, is that I developed a couple hernias that SUCK.  I had no idea that could happen, so that was totally unexpected and in a bad way.

mbritto4

I picked yes in a good way since this LO pregnancy is very similar to DD (expected symptoms). But in reality there are good and bad aspects. Lol. The exhaustion is worse when your SO travels M-F and you are it with a kid and dog. No going to sleep at will.

MartaVodrey

I voted "No, in a good way."  I said this mainly because I didn't really have any expectations! 

Ask me the 2nd time around!  

MrsVictoriaB

I put SS because my answer it's a mix of everything. It's better than expected in some ways and worse than others in other ways.

With DS1 I was put on bedrest for too frequent contractions from 27 weeks - delivery. This time no bedrest so far so much better in that way. DS1 was breech the whole time, this one is head down thank goodness.

Bad: I'm getting more kidney and bladder issues this time that are really painful and stressful that I didn't go through last time. I'm in more pain because of my c-section incision and the way he is laying

MuseumMaven

This pregnancy has NOT been what I expected, because I never in 1000 years expected to have twins!  Being pregnant with multiples, particularly my guys sharing a placenta, made me high risk.  I never expected to be at my doctor's two to three times a week, or to spend so much time worrying about the myriad of things that can go wrong with this type of pregnancy.

That said, I also feel doubly blessed to be having two babies.  I love being pregnant, and mind the discomforts less than I thought I would.  

So I guess pregnancy is not what I expected, in both good and bad ways.

cburitz

Looking back, I feel like I was completely clueless about pregnancy. I watched my family & friends go through easy, uncomplicated pregnancies and I just assumed they were all like that.

I knew I would experience morning sickness... but I had no idea how horrible it would be. I didn't realize that it would be "all day sickness" and that it would last for months. I didn't realize how bad the constipation would be, the food aversions, the cramping, the heartburn, the exhaustion...

I didn't realize how nerve racking pregnancy is and how worried I would be ALL the time about PTL and losing my LO.

And now I want to punch anyone that says, "Enjoy sleep now because when the baby comes..."  Sleep? What sleep? That would've been helpful advice before I got pregnant.

I think even if I had a crystal ball and I could've seen every detail of this pregnancy in advance, I still wouldn't have a clue until I actually experienced it for myself. But in the end, this is totally worth it. I cannot wait to meet my son & hold him for the first time.

JennV514

Pregnancy has been nothing like I expected.

ShannonMacHappy

Yes, in a good way! This is my first pregnancy, and I have felt great the entire time. I mean of course, I am starting to get tired more easily, but that's to be expected!

marchbride32407

I voted SS. I guess I always expected it to be pretty easy emotionally, but maybe not too great physically. In actuality, I've felt pretty good physically the whole time, but have had an emotional roller coaster. If you had told me ahead of time that we'd be told our daughter might have chromosome problems and then end up having to get an amnio, I'd have never believed you. That hasn't happened to any of my friends/family in their pregnancies. I also didn't expect all of the anxiety I'd have. I've still really enjoyed it overall (minus about 6 terrible weeks after the anatomy scan), but I'm very anxious to meet her!

starz57182

It has pretty much been what I expected in the sense that I knew I wouldn't love it. That sounds horrible, but I just don't think being pregnant is a good time, and I guessed I would feel this way going in. I've known many many many pregnant women and whether their pregnancy was easy or hard, there just wasn't much that sounded real enjoyable. Although, I know many women who love it, regardless of the not so fun stuff that comes with it. 

It's different than what I expected in that I thought I would be a lot bigger by now, and I was sure I would have morning sickness and throw up a lot but I never did.

It's just what I expected with the emotions though. I deal with anxiety and depression and I knew that being pregnant would most likely mess with that (ie: make it worse) and it did.

All that being said, I knew what I was getting into, and I know that the outcome is very much worth it!!! I am very excited to have my baby, I just wish I didn't have to be pregnant to get her. If that makes sense. Oh, and even though I don't love it, I'll most likely do it all again. But not more than that. Two is enough for me!  

TristaD81

I voted No, In a good way.  I never expected that I would actually enjoy being pregnant so much, all the maternal feelings I have already, and how much I could love someone I've never met before.  So strange, but in the best possible way!

COMomma81

I voted "no, in a bad way"...I had an easy-peasy pregnancy with DS and I LOVED being pregnant. I assumed it would go the same way if/when I had another. Nope...this one has been totally different and much more challenging and uncomfortable. Not enjoying the experience as much at all this time around.

krif9@yahoo.com

I wish there was a choice for even better than I expected. I have been super lucky so far; no m/s, no complications, and even my fatigue has been pretty minimal. The only complaint I have really is the constant peeing. I could live without that, but overall it's been rather pleasant.

caraleeb

Yes and no i think didnt fully relax that it was going to be ok till 3rd trimester, and i have been feeling really good and a lot happier, i think my thryoid medication finally being level at that time really helped, i think i had some depression at first because of my thryoid issues. i still panic but i feel like its more regular mom panic haaha.

bkbaird88

I put SS because it hasn't been what I expected but in good and bad ways.

tjmtjm

I expected DH to be a little more excited about me being pregnant.  He was SUPER excited when we got the BFP...but all I can think/talk about is baby, baby, baby...and he just doesn't really want to talk about it!

Before someone jumps the gun and calls him a douche...he's not!  Its just SO my husband to do that.  LOL it totally reminds me of our wedding.  He was super excited to ask me to be his wife...but was a total pill during the planning process (he just wasn't into it) but loved our wedding day and had a great time.  He is an amazing husband and I've enjoyed every minute of our last decade together.

So I'm pretty sure he is doing the same thing with baby.   He's not that interested in the "cooking" process...but is crazy excited for our baby's arrival.

Well...crazy excited, nervous, and maybe freaking out a little on the inside...He won't admit it...but I think he is!!!  

Pooka8

I never could have imagined how horrible my first trimester was with all day "morning sickness."  So the first tri was not as I expected.  However, things have been smooth sailing since 16 weeks or so.

SaphireShimmer

I voted for the "WHAT!" option for the fun of it. Really, I'm SS. It's not exactly what I expected. Both bad and good. Nausea lasted a little longer than I wanted. But 2nd tri was fun when it stopped. I had some energy and I've loved watching my belly grow and feeling LO. He has been hurting my ribs in the past few weeks. My hip has been making my sleep cycle totally screwed up (like restless leg but in my hip and severe). I love watching DH interact with my belly!

Overall, I have enjoyed it.

ohashlet

Pretty much, thank goodness.