Anyone want their body back at this point?

Stefaniepr · April 2009

Don't get me wrong - for the most part, I have really enjoyed being pregnant and am absolutely amazed at what the human body can do. I can't wait to meet my little guy, and am extremely grateful that I have been able to experience something as amazing as a pregnancy.

That being said, my body is hurting and it is doing things I never even imagined before. In a way, I feel like it really isn't my body anymore. I feel like I've lent it to another being, and I'm just sharing it with no imput as to what it does. The things that leak, the cramps I feel, the way my body aches and the way it looks are completely foreign to me - yet it's my body! I still have 2 months to go, but I have to say, I'm really looking forward to having my body back again. Anyone else?

trinise · April 2009

I don't care about my body I want to look at her so bad. I want to see her little face!!! I can't stand it!

Stefaniepr · April 2009

trinise:
I don't care about my body I want to look at her so bad. I want to see her little face!!! I can't stand it!

Very true. I spend the majority of my day wondering what the little man is going to look like and what his personality will be like. This is the light at the end of the tunnel!

MidwestTexan · April 2009

Yup, I've been feeling this way for a while now...

annibes · April 2009

I want to meet my baby, but I really miss my pre pg body. I don't care as much about the way I looked as I do the way I felt. I can't wait to feel "normal" again and have my baby with me!! I'm so excited for the "Mom" part of this even though I really don't like being pregnant!

cmd78 · April 2009

Yeah, I do. I feel a lot less excited this time around and am kind of anxious for the pregnancy part to be over. I think part of it is that I was sicker this time and also that it was harder to take care of myself because this time I have a 2 year old who's my main priority. I'm still excited about the baby, but am just feeling tired and kinf od over the actually pregnancy part.

C.Mo · April 2009

I can't wait to meet my baby, but I want my body back for completely selfish reasons. I do NOT like the way I look pg and will not miss this bump and all the other things along with it once it's gone.

mpls_cat · April 2009

Despite the aches and pains I think I've been surprised that pregnancy isn't more of a nuisance than it is. And this is coming from a girl who's been in PT since 22 weeks for pelvic problems. I'm sure my opinion will change over the coming weeks but right now I feel like pregnancy isn't all that bad. Also, I think the reality is you won't be getting your body returned to you after delivery. I think it becomes even less yours with breastfeeding and general infant care. At least now you get to sleep somewhat and no one is needing you constantly 24 hours a day. This seems like a cakewalk compared to what's to come.

Sugar Honeybiscuits · April 2009

I'm very ready for my body back. I wanna eat something sinful but can't right now because of GD. *tells self only six weeks...only six more weeks*

~Soleil~ · April 2009

MidwestTexan:
Yup, I've been feeling this way for a while now...

This.

Steffsjet · April 2009

I really want to see what she looks like.....as for my pre preg body...I would be much happier with a better option. Ha ha Lots less chunk and more oohhh lala would be good.

sugamuffin85 · April 2009

I absolutely HATE being pregnant, but I LOVE my children! So please do not get me wrong when I say I have been more than ready to have my body back. I want to bend over without feeling winded or having to stop after a certain point due to over extending and hurting myself, I want to sleep on my stomach or be able to roll without having to wake up, I want to be able to have sex with my husband and see what he's doing if I so choose, and last but not least, I have a horrid urge to go to the gym and sweat my butt off, work my ass back into a sz 6, and be able to say "I am one sexy momma"

Coley645 · April 2009

LOL, Steffsjet - I would like an upgraded model, as well!

I am beyond ready to just have a non-pregnant, non-preeclamptic body.. I want to be MYSELF again - get out of bed and DO things.. just normal everyday things will make me so happy after pregnancy.. That being said, I want to be able to prolong this pregnancy as long as needed for baby to be healthy and fully-developed.. I keep begging her to come on Mother's Day - right at 37wks.. that'd be a great gift! I can't wait to meet her!

DaisyAdair · April 2009

I would like to feel normal again.

I'm sick of throwing up all the time and not being able to eat anything of substance. I'm sick of having this IV thing in my arm so I can hook myself up to fluids when I get dehydrated.

I constantly feel like I have the flu. Just sick. All. The. Time.

I'd like to get my hip looked at so someone can tell me what's wrong with it, but MRIs on pregnant women for something as "beneign" as a hip just isn't done. I mean, really, I can't walk, sit, lay down, sleep, function, but it's not life-threatening, so nobody will help me with it. Even the chiro basically told me she doesn't think she can help me because there is so much inflammation in my hip and lower back. That's really depressing to hear.

I am looking forward to feeling normal again. I remember with my other 2 that I felt normal immediately. After my small tear was stitched, I jumped off the bed, took a long shower, ate a huge meal and felt like a million bucks! I can't wait for that!

librarianlisa · April 2009

I don't care so much how my body looks. I just want all my organs back where they belong and all the pain to STOP.

jgeiman · April 2009

LOL.

DD is over 6 mo and I still want my body back.

Smile

Kamia · April 2009

I feel the ladies who are just excited to see thier little one's faces no matter what is going on with their bodies, I too can't wait to see my little precious little girl's face. I can't wait to hold her and feel her little hand wrap around my finger. But, Stephaniepr, I feel you too. I also have about 2 months to go and I can't wait for my body to be mine again. I'm tired of the aches, tiredness, swollen and hurting feet, not being able to get around well. I just watch my old aerobic kickboxing dvd (while still in the box of course) and dream of the day when I can get off the couch kickbox to my heart's content. I miss muscle tone and margharitas. High heel shoes and my libido.

Please don't flame me or make me feel guilty for having these feelings. I know you are having them too. At least, every once in awhile.

dugan1001 · April 2009

YES....the biggest thing for me is losing enough of this weight to get my wedding band and rings back on!!! It kills me not to have them on!!!!!!

blewis2323 · April 2009

sarahgirl_16:
I absolutely HATE being pregnant, but I LOVE my children! So please do not get me wrong when I say I have been more than ready to have my body back. I want to bend over without feeling winded or having to stop after a certain point due to over extending and hurting myself, I want to sleep on my stomach or be able to roll without having to wake up, I want to be able to have sex with my husband and see what he's doing if I so choose, and last but not least, I have a horrid urge to go to the gym and sweat my butt off, work my ass back into a sz 6, and be able to say "I am one sexy momma"

THIS, THIS THIS!! EVERY LAST WORD OF IT!

cathy_and_matt · April 2009

I've been wanting my body back for a looooong time.

I was completely unprepared for how difficult pregnancy was going to be on me physically. I'm so tired of, well, being tired. Swollen feet, carpal tunnel, backaches, leg cramps, not being able to do simple things like pick something up. All of it, I just hate it. I'm usually pretty independent, but there are so many things I just can't do anymore. It's frustrating.

But it doesn't mean I'm not excited to meet my little guy-it just means that pregnancy is a lot harder than I had ever expected.

Stefaniepr · April 2009

Kamia:

I feel the ladies who are just excited to see thier little one's faces no matter what is going on with their bodies, I too can't wait to see my little precious little girl's face. I can't wait to hold her and feel her little hand wrap around my finger. But, Stephaniepr, I feel you too. I also have about 2 months to go and I can't wait for my body to be mine again. I'm tired of the aches, tiredness, swollen and hurting feet, not being able to get around well. I just watch my old aerobic kickboxing dvd (while still in the box of course) and dream of the day when I can get off the couch kickbox to my heart's content. I miss muscle tone and margharitas. High heel shoes and my libido.

Please don't flame me or make me feel guilty for having these feelings. I know you are having them too. At least, every once in awhile.

Muscle tone and margaritas. I remember those! Ha ha - you said it perfectly!

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