Let's share some positives :) Edited.

Musiclover2012

So sweet crystalmeyer08's post below got me thinking, we are going through so much right now and it is so tough to stay positive sometimes (due to acne, bloating, gas, annoying outside opinions etc..).  Let share some reasons why life is good.

Mine:

I am typically a very modest person but I do have to admit that I am an amazing mother to DS!!!!!  I am patient, sweet, funny, I really spend the time to teach him things, I am really loving but reasonably strict with him and he is turning into such a wonderful little boy and I am so proud.

ETA: DH has been amazing and is really picking up the slack with caring for DS.  He always tells me how great I look pregnant and never makes me feel bad for laying around or saying that I am tired.  I am very lucky.

xproudxnerdx

1st tri is almost over! Soon, we'll stop looking like we ate the last (and first) donut and start looking like the preggo lovelies we really are. We will be full of energy and happy and not nauseous! That's a lot to be happy for!

sweetdreams2000

Aside from feeling like a 8 wk hangover, things are good here . . .
My DH is awesome and realizes that I'm struggling to keep up.  And he has been pulling a Marshall(and Lily), and drinking more than his share of alcohol to keep my non-drinking under wraps.
My sis and I are pregnant at the same time, 5 wks apart.  How cool is that?  That means we'll have cousins the same exact age - something my sister and I never had growing up (our closest was 8 yrs younger).
We are just starting to tell our families (still waiting for my mom and DH's parents to check their freaking mail!!) - and so far they are beyond excited.  I know my parents are going to spoil me (and my sis!) like crazy - they've done it before with the other grandchildren, so I'm looking forward to that.
And, I'm thankful I've got a pretty good job, that is flexible in work hours, so I can run home and take a nap if needed, and flex my hours later into the evening and around my hangover schedule.

Monkeybabe

sweetdreams2000:

Aside from feeling like a 8 wk hangover, things are good here . . .
My DH is awesome and realizes that I'm struggling to keep up.  And he has been pulling a Marshall(and Lily), and drinking more than his share of alcohol to keep my non-drinking under wraps.
My sis and I are pregnant at the same time, 5 wks apart.  How cool is that?  That means we'll have cousins the same exact age - something my sister and I never had growing up (our closest was 8 yrs younger).
We are just starting to tell our families (still waiting for my mom and DH's parents to check their freaking mail!!) - and so far they are beyond excited.  I know my parents are going to spoil me (and my sis!) like crazy - they've done it before with the other grandchildren, so I'm looking forward to that.
And, I'm thankful I've got a pretty good job, that is flexible in work hours, so I can run home and take a nap if needed, and flex my hours later into the evening and around my hangover schedule.

My sister and I are a week apart! We live in different states, but it will be awesome when we visit each other for the kiddos to be pretty much the same age!

I get to see my baby for the first time tomorrow and that's going to be awesome. I cannot wait. My husband has recently started rubbing my belly in the morning and it's really, really sweet. He's not the most demonstratively affectionate guy, but he already loves this baby so much, makes me happy. 

It's pretty easy for me to see the positive, probably helps that I'm passed m/s, lol. 

Heddarc

I'm so happy to hear everyone else's stories!

This has been such an amazing year for me, DH and I got engaged at the end of May and decided to start trying right away because of my age (I'll be 36 when I deliver).  I got my BFP end of July and DH and I got married end of September.  It's been such a whirlwind of awesomeness and it's only going to get better once the LO arrives.  DH has been so supportive and cooks dinner for me so that I can eat healthy and helps keep the house picked up.  I am so fortunate to have the life that I have now and I am counting my blessings every day!!

melissabrodeur

SO brought me flowers at work yesterday and told me he just wanted to remind me that he thinks of me all day long.  So sweet.  Super thankful to have him in my life, even when I am feeling crummy.

westrose

The other night when I was melting down, DH said to be you are so lucky to be pregnant. We went through a period of time when we were not sure that it would be so easy to get pregnant or not. I just need to remind myself that when I am sick or tired or having a hard adjusting with my growing body, I need to be grateful. I am having a baby!! 

DragonflyBelle

I am pregnant today and I love my baby!

KFCupcake

The other day we were in the car and he looks over at me and out of the blue says "You're gonna be a great mom."  I'm never good with compliments so I just stuck my tongue at him and made a face, but it damn near melted my heart

mumegs

My DH told me that I have that pregnancy glow, and I look beautiful. I have no idea what he's talking about, but it's nice to hear! Although this morning he kind of ruined it by calling me Pukey Longstocking...lol

My cousin's wife is pregnant also and 3 weeks ahead of me. We are both excited for cousins that will be the same age.

Had my second appt yesterday and OB said now that you are out of the first trimester...it hadn't really felt "legit" until then! Also listened to the hb again and everything is looking good

mcfife09

Musiclover2012:

I am typically a very modest person but I do have to admit that I am an amazing mother to DS!!!!!  I am patient, sweet, funny, I really spend the time to teach him things, I am really loving but reasonably strict with him and he is turning into such a wonderful little boy and I am so proud.

This alone made me feel so happy! I love what you are proud of with DS and I love that you decided to share this. Because when I think of what kind of Mom I want to be, these things are at the TOP of my list.

 

crystalmeyer08

Musiclover2012:

So sweet crystalmeyer08's post below got me thinking, we are going through so much right now and it is so tough to stay positive sometimes (due to acne, bloating, gas, annoying outside opinions etc..).  Let share some reasons why life is good.

Mine:

I am typically a very modest person but I do have to admit that I am an amazing mother to DS!!!!!  I am patient, sweet, funny, I really spend the time to teach him things, I am really loving but reasonably strict with him and he is turning into such a wonderful little boy and I am so proud.

ETA: DH has been amazing and is really picking up the slack with caring for DS.  He always tells me how great I look pregnant and never makes me feel bad for laying around or saying that I am tired.  I am very lucky.

 

Thanks for this post, MusicLover!  We all need to be reminded of the positives during this tough time.  I am so thankful that I am pregnant and healthy and my baby is healthy.  I am so thankful that I have this board that is full of such wonderful ladies who give me so much support and courage when I need it most.  I have amazing family and friends (and DH MOST of the time as most of you know)...and guess what?!  WE ARE HAVING BABIES IN APRIL!!!  Woohoo!!   Sweet little bundles of joy that can cheer us up no matter what...I can't wait!

jrueckert

I love this!

1- My m/s has pretty much ended!  I'm still constantly hungry, but no longer nauseous!

2- My DH is soooo sweet   When I'm worried about eating too much and gaining too much he just tells me to eat eat and eat because he wants a healthy baby.  I love him - he has cleaned and babied me since our BFP.

3- I'm getting close to leaving the first trimester!! I'll be so happy when my risk of m/c drops and I can feel a little better! 

I love my baby!!!

Johlise

1. As long as I have m/s baby is still growing and healthy in there!

2. DH is amazing with helping me get things done in the garden, and with canning.

3.  He never complains about the mess in the house, but understands that I've been having a rough time getting it all done.

proudyoungmommy17

Oh yay!

This is my first so no DS/DD to talk about! But my D"H" (boyfriend) is so amazing (:

 

It's crazy cause I swear he looks at me differently now that I'm pregnant(: We were in love and everything and have always had a strong happy relationship, but I don't know, lately its just been different

He always tells me how great I look (even though I'm still in that 'fat or preg' stage), he always talks about how I just look nice a beautiful and all these things lol. Even when I'm being lazy he jokes that I blame everything on being pregnant! Like eaeting as if I'm a starved cow, and laying in bed like a paraplegic. But he makes it funny like I know he's joking and it never ceases to make me bust out laughing until I cry! He's great; If I'm hurting on my back or my legs, he always says he is too and that he wants me to stop giving him my symptoms and stuff (: I love him! This post has made me see what a great man my bf/child is becoming.

Marinewife81

Monkeybabe:

sweetdreams2000:

Aside from feeling like a 8 wk hangover, things are good here . . .
My DH is awesome and realizes that I'm struggling to keep up.  And he has been pulling a Marshall(and Lily), and drinking more than his share of alcohol to keep my non-drinking under wraps.
My sis and I are pregnant at the same time, 5 wks apart.  How cool is that?  That means we'll have cousins the same exact age - something my sister and I never had growing up (our closest was 8 yrs younger).
We are just starting to tell our families (still waiting for my mom and DH's parents to check their freaking mail!!) - and so far they are beyond excited.  I know my parents are going to spoil me (and my sis!) like crazy - they've done it before with the other grandchildren, so I'm looking forward to that.
And, I'm thankful I've got a pretty good job, that is flexible in work hours, so I can run home and take a nap if needed, and flex my hours later into the evening and around my hangover schedule.

My sister and I are a week apart! We live in different states, but it will be awesome when we visit each other for the kiddos to be pretty much the same age!

I get to see my baby for the first time tomorrow and that's going to be awesome. I cannot wait. My husband has recently started rubbing my belly in the morning and it's really, really sweet. He's not the most demonstratively affectionate guy, but he already loves this baby so much, makes me happy. 

It's pretty easy for me to see the positive, probably helps that I'm passed m/s, lol. 

My SIL and I are about a week apart!! It's awesome to have a buddy this time.

It also makes me really happy that even though I feel lumpy and gross, MH cannot keep his hands off of me. We had a great weekend and we get to see our LO tomorrow morning. The end of work/bedtime cannot come fast enough for me!!

Musiclover2012

mcfife09:

Musiclover2012:

I am typically a very modest person but I do have to admit that I am an amazing mother to DS!!!!!  I am patient, sweet, funny, I really spend the time to teach him things, I am really loving but reasonably strict with him and he is turning into such a wonderful little boy and I am so proud.

This alone made me feel so happy! I love what you are proud of with DS and I love that you decided to share this. Because when I think of what kind of Mom I want to be, these things are at the TOP of my list.

 

Thanks! I really feel like I was meant to be a great mommy and shaping my son is such a joy!!! You'll see what I mean soon enough. Thanks for sharing everyone!!