do you miss being pregnant?

bargar18 · March 2009

i had SO many people tell me when i was pregnant to 'enjoy it because you'll miss being pregnant once she's here.' and i just don't miss it. in fact, i'm LOVING not being pregnant. yeah, it was nice to have her inside and moving around, but i'm SO enjoying her being here and having my body semi back to myself again.

anyone else?

htomeo · March 2009

Yes. I miss it.

scooter19 · March 2009

Nope, not me. I miss it.

sweetpea7628 · March 2009

No. I don't miss it at all.

userdeleted · March 2009

I do actually, and I didn't enjoy it enough while I was. I can't really quantify what exactly I miss, I just hope I appreciate it all more the 2nd time around

eminbmore · March 2009

I was just thinking about this today. I don't miss the physical part of being pregnant AT ALL. I don't miss feeling him move, it hurt a lot when he did at the end and I'd much rather have him here and be able to cuddle him

That said - the part of being pregnant I do miss is the excitement. I think there's nothing like waiting for your first child, and all the excitement and anticipation that comes with it. I hope the feelings come back for #2, because it was really the best part for me.

lesliemostly · March 2009

Rach03k:
I do actually, and I didn't enjoy it enough while I was. I can't really quantify what exactly I miss, I just hope I appreciate it all more the 2nd time around

ditto this

Amie Schulz · March 2009

I don't miss it either. I have 3 friends that are pregnant right now and am enjoying their experience, but so not ready for another pregnancy anytime soon.

MaybeABaby? · March 2009

I totally miss it and I feel like I missed out on being pregnant because I was on bedrest at the hospital for such a long time- when I went in I was barely showing- I came out of the hospital almost 3 months later and was on home bedrest until I gave birth. Plus I mourn the last weeks of pregnancy that I didn't get. I feel cheated out of pregnancy.

Tarta · March 2009

For the most part I do NOT miss being pregnant. I was nauseaous for 7 months and never really had a completely settled tummy until the moment she was born.

What I do miss: The sense of anticipation, not having to share my baby with all the adoring family - I love that they love her and want to cuddle her, but I actually get withdrawal when I have to share her with other people even for just an hour or two out of one day on a weekend here and there!

CEO1197 · March 2009

I had an easy pregnancy and I don't miss it one bit.

303jess303 · March 2009

SOOO much! I had my last appt at my OB/GYN today to get my IUD checked, and when i was leaving i realized that it was the last time i had to go there!!! I starting crying on the way home...haha

Mrs.BLG · March 2009

I still do NOT miss it at all! Not even a teeny tiny little bit!

Honestly, if I didn't have to be pg in order to have my own child, I wouldn't! Dang it for wanting another child! Confused

CaitlinJ22 · March 2009

I miss my belly and feeling him all to myself, I miss my pregnant body-- i loved it, but I dont miss all the aches and pains I had.

katlizabeth · March 2009

I miss being "cute" pregnant, b/c now I just have a jiggly belly, and I thought I'd miss being pregnant, but boy, I don't. I love not being totally swollen. I am amazed at how my joints don't ache in the middle of the night. I am so happy that I can wear shoes without my feet hurting. I love the fact that I can get up and down off the ground without slowly rolling around and using something to help me up. I love not having to burp all the time.

Most of all, I love having my son around!

Cassandra1028 · March 2009

Yup - second tri mostly - before all the aches and pains and after the m/s!

DeeandBrad · March 2009

I really miss being pregnant. It was really hard on my body with the severe nausea/vomiting and sciatica, but it was such a great experience. I loved the anticipation of everything and being so excited about meeting my LO. I loved feeling her kick me and move. It was one of the best experiences in my life.

bargar18 · March 2009

Tarta:

not having to share my baby with all the adoring family - I love that they love her and want to cuddle her, but I actually get withdrawal when I have to share her with other people even for just an hour or two out of one day on a weekend here and there!

i agree with this. i liked having her all to myself i guess when she was in my belly. i hate when the in-laws are here and want to hold her...i just want to say, 'time to feed' and take her away ;-)

julia0402 · March 2009

I missed it while I was "supposed" to still be pregnant (before she reached her EDD)... now I don't miss it and I am not sure if I'll ever want to do it again.

SBH0078 · March 2009

I don't miss it.

karenmarie20 · March 2009

I miss it.

MrsAMB07 · March 2009

I do. I had the best pregnancy and I miss feeling him kick. I might feel differently after I am done BFing and have my body back to myself. I haven't really had it for over a year now, so at this point I still miss being pregnant.

3sthecharm · March 2009

Depends on which day you ask!

MikeysNattie · March 2009

I miss it!

I miss feeling her roll and kick inside of me, but I don't miss the headbutting into my cervix like she was torpedo-ing out of me (that hurt!).

I definitely loved being pregnant - will definitely try to do it again, but not soon!

butterbrickle · March 2009

I miss it. There are aspects I'm glad are over (ie the ankle swelling), but I def miss the little kicks and hiccups.

samfish2bcrab · March 2009

Absolutely. I felt like a walking miracle, I was so excited every moment of every day. I felt beautifl, I had awesome hair and nails, my skin glowed.

Lara_Lu · March 2009

1st tri- I miss... the sex

2nd tri- I enjoyed feeling her move.

3rd tri- I enjoyed the excitement of the count down and wondering when will she arrive?! ?

ncbelle · March 2009

I wouldn't say I miss it. I liked being pregnant while I was, but I think 9 months at a time is enough. Plus kiddo is much more fun on the outside!

MrsGMRMartin · March 2009

I really miss being pregnant!!! But I am very happy to have DD out in the world with me.

JimsBride08 · March 2009

I LOVE having my baby but I also really miss having him inside me. It's such an exciting time and I can't wait to do it all over again!

oliviasprettymommy · March 2009

hell no I hated being pregnant. I am enjoying my beautiful baby and having my body to myself.

lildrk123 · March 2009

Nope Im with you 100%!! I loved being pregenant and it was great but having her out and watching her grow has been awsome.

houndbaby · March 2009

I miss it and can't wait to get pregnancy with dc #2

erbear · March 2009

I miss it a lot. Especially when she's crying

JLKinnear · March 2009

I definitely miss it!

FinallyMrsBMW · March 2009

I miss it soooooo much but absolutely love having her here. The excitement and anticipation was wonderful! I had an easy pregnancy too and tried to soak up all I could. I can't wait to do it all again with #2!

DestinationWeddingKeyWest · March 2009

I answered this same question a few weeks after I had DD and I answered "No, I hated being pregnant"...I can't believe I'm saying this but I miss it now. I felt like crap the whole time but I really miss having DD with me all the time.