How do you remember pregnancy?

nirern626

I've had recent conversations with friends and DH about my pregnancy.  It appears they remember it differently than I do lol.  In 1st tri, I remember being nauseous and tired, but compared to others it wasn't too bad.  Then 3rd tri, I remember being big and anxious for her to be here, but again I don't remember it being terrible.  However, my BFF told me I was miserable in the end and DH said the same about the beginning!  Another friend of mine who had a baby in July was agreeing with me lol.  Of course, I also say the day I went into labor and had her was the best day of my life and I'd do it again tomorrow because it was such an amazing, smooth experience. So is it rose colored mommy glasses?  How do you remember it?

Sunidaze

The exhaustion the first tri, the extreme uncomfortableness the last couple of months (I mean I had difficulty getting around anywhere I was in such discomfort...like my hips were ready to dislocate at any time or something).  The restless nights due to multiple trips to the bathroom and, again, the uncomfortableness.  I don't see it through rose-colored glasses and will readily admit I was miserable.  But at the same time, I know I didn't have it nearly as bad as so many others - I had no morning (or afternoon or evening sickness), no stretch marks, no extreme swelling, high blood pressure, or anything outside the norm.  Just the GD and I'm not even sure I really had that to begin with.

Apparently to DH the frequent urination sticks out the most...but he forgets this isn't much different than normal for me.  As I went to the bathroom for the 15th time yesterday evening, he asked if I was pregnant.  Um.  I believe that something needs to happen in order for that to happen because I think there will only ever been one immaculate conception.

CarlaAndJames

haha! I think we remember it that way so we'll do it again. I loved being pregnant for the most part. I always remember the worst being how tired/nauseous I was at the beginning and then how tired I was at the end. DH keeps reminding me about all the hip pain and not being able to roll over or get up without help at the end!

SarahP15

I'm not going to lie - I hated *most* of pregnancy.  The all-day sickness, the acne, constant heartburn, horrible backache where apparently one of my ribs had moved and was misaligned with the others, the moodiness, developing hyperthyroidism so I was constantly tachycardic, having my BP shoot up, getting swollen everywhere, the extra amniotic fluid that made me measure like I was having twins, peeing all night but having a hard time getting out of bed, not being able to find a comfortable sleeping position.  I was miserable.

But I loved, loved loved knowing I was carring my DS.  I loved feeling his little movements and kicks, and being the only one who knew whether he was awake or sleeping.  I loved that I felt totally bonded with him from the start, and spent so much time talking to him, reading to him and rubbing my belly and imagining what life would be like when he was finally here. 

I think next time as miserable as I am, I will try to remember all of the wonderful things because pregnancy is such a miracle.  I'd do it all over (even if it were worse) in a heartbeat!

MommaG123

I was just watching One Born Every Minute and thinking about this... but only the labor aspect.  I can't really even remember my labor pains anymore... I don't remember what it felt like and if it hurt while I was pushing or not.  So I guess it's true what they say you really do forget about it. Probably why I'm ready to have anohter one already.

As far as the pregnancy went I was miserable for the first half with nausea and migraines but the second half was amazing!  I felt great and loved every minute of it.

Kymbirleigh

I slept a LOT in the first trimester. I remember feeling bad because I was nearing the end of the first trimester and DH and his family were in our yard raking leaves while I slept on the couch inside where it was warm. Thankfully, I never dealt with morning sickness during pregnancy. My second trimester, I did a lot better. It wasn't until the end of the second trimester that I started to show... And I remember hounding my DH that if he was going to have his knee surgery to do it now because in the third trimester or after she was here I wouldn't be able to help him. The third trimester I was pretty much a bum. I would pretty much go right to bed after getting home from work.

The healing process was much worse than the actual pregnancy for me. I still haven't forgotten that, and I know I was a nightmare through that!

J9melissa

CarlaAndJames:

haha! I think we remember it that way so we'll do it again. I loved being pregnant for the most part. I always remember the worst being how tired/nauseous I was at the beginning and then how tired I was at the end. DH keeps reminding me about all the hip pain and not being able to roll over or get up without help at the end!

Hahaha it's funny you say all of this. I too feel like I loved being pregnant, but then you mention the hip pain and not being able to roll over and I go "HUh...yeah...she's right" lol

kas80

I was horribly sick the first 4 months (all I could eat was green beans), then I got 3 migraines in a row and couldn't take anything which has never happened before.  I also remember the horrible crotch pain (putting on my socks would bring tears to my eyes it was so bad) because she was so low the entire time.  I remember being tired and winded just going up a flight of stairs and I couldn't sleep for the last trimester but yet was always exhausted.  I also remember that I would take a plastic bag everywhere with me because I couldn't make the 20 minute drive from work to home without getting sick.

All in all I hated pregnancy (though I love what came out of it).  People said I'd forget after she was here how bad it was, but I did not.  It's one big reason I sometimes feel like I'm one and done.

runnergrl6675

I remember being frightened in the first trimester.  I was so scared I was going to miscarry that I didn't enjoy the first 12 or so weeks whatsoever.  The second trimester was wonderful in the beginning because we learned at the anatomy scan that C was a healthy baby boy.  However, the 2nd trimester seemed to last forever so it got old, fast.  The 3rd trimester was actually my favorite.  People are so nice to heavily pregnant women and I was treated like a queen.  One memory that sticks out is I had my husband shave "down there" for me and he was so in to it!  I couldn't see that area at all so he helped me out. 

klv

I loved it mostly. I had some headaches in the beginning. I slept like a cat...I was so tired! And uncomfortable at the end. But I ate anything I wanted, no heartburn and no major problems. Can't wait to do it again!

LaRue86

At the beginning I was so darn tired. I agree with PP about not enjoying the 1st trimester. Overall I loved being pregnant. It really lowered my immune system so dealing with Shingles, Thrush, Sinus Infection, and Pnuemonia sucked, but I really dont count those as pregnancy related discomforts. Towards then end I was dealing with some swelling and was pulled out of work, but I still loved it...

I get excited every time I find out someone is expecting. I also get jealous anytime anyone has a vaginal birth. I am a little ashamed to admit that, but I guess it doesnt hurt to put it out there.

I think I just became jaded after a few people IRL who are able to have med-free vaginal births said, "well your body is made to have babies, C-sections are not necessary"Barf...I had to have a c-section to have my take home baby...

supermom83

I remember being terrified...of everything. I had just lost the twins 6 months prior...so I was a compelete wreck for 99% of the pregnancy.

First tri and second tri was a blur of worry. I worried I would miscarry, I worried something was going to be wrong with the baby (like the twins), I worried every doctors appointment they would tell me something was wrong with my baby. I worried about not feeling movement, I worried about feeling too much movement, I worried about eveything...it was exhausting.

I felt slightly better after the anatomy scan at 20 weeks when it was confirmed that we had a healthy baby...but only slightly. 5 weeks after I started having major blood pressure issues and developed GD and was put on bed rest....I worried about having a premie, I worried about losing my baby, I worried about not being able to VBAC, and I was in labor for 4 days with contractions lasting a minute long every 7 minutes for 4 days straight...and it ended in a c-section. Enough said!

So in conclusion, for the majority of my pregnancy I was a mess. Pregnancy after a loss is not easy, me and my baby made it through and for that I'm thankful. After having my first (which was complication free and such an easy pregnancy) I was so excited about having more kids...but after my last two pregnancies I am too riddled with fear.

I think we want one more, but I know I'm going to be just as big a mess being pregnant again because the fear never leaves. A healthy pregnancy and baby is a blessing, a true miracle and blessing. 

MommaA117

First tri I slept. Then I had just started feeling better when the news of my complications hit me like a ton of bricks. The rest makes me sad because I was full of fear and worry the whole remainder.

LowTalker23

I worked 12 hour days during the first trimester and had one day off a week. Its mostly a blur of me coming home every night, falling asleep in the bath tub, having DH come wake me up and eat some pimento cheese and crackers and go to bed. The rest, I loved. Loved so much I was sad when I wasn't pregnant anymore. Loved so much I can't wait to be pregnant again (except I will wait, 2 under 2 is only for superwomen like all the bumpies on here...not me!) 

sunset+skies

I spent first tri either sleeping or puking. Second tri, I puked through a lot of (it didn't let up until roughly 22 weeks). I actually enjoyed being pregnant for all of 6 weeks - weeks 24 through 30 - when the morning sickness was totally gone, I was feeling lots of fun movement, but before the pain set in. After about week 30, my pre-existing back and hip problems were aggravated, and I was taking percocet almost daily to deal with the pain.

Labour was horrible, but looking back now, I'm able to see past the pain, and remember the good stuff.