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Anyone missing being pregnant?

SarahGroves11SarahGroves11
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When I came home from the hospital I just kept on having feelings of sadness that I wasn't pregnant anymore. It was like I was mourning a loss of something, but all the while having my baby right there with me. It's really hard to explain. I am having feelings of wishing I could re-do my labor and missing going to the doctor.. has anyone else felt anything like this? When I was at my 40 week appointment I was complaining about no sleep/back pain etc. and then all of the sudden when he gets here I want him back in. DH doesn't really get this feeling. He rubbed my belly like I was pregnant again and I started crying. Thanks ladies. I just discovered this board and it's nice to know there are others going through tough times emotionally.
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  • NcaminitiNcaminiti member
    I absolutely loved being pregnant (I had a very easy pregnancy). A much as I love my munchkin there are definitely times when I wish he was inside and all to myself. DH has said there are times he wishes I was still pregnant, it becomes hard to try and do simple things like going grocery shopping or picking up take out.
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  • farrellashleighfarrellashleigh member
    check out my blog post titled the 4th Trimester... link in siggy... I felt the exact same way!
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  • texmommy3texmommy3
    Ditto.  I felt that way too.  I think it is actually fairly common.  And I had an awful pregnancy, so go figure!
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  • texmommy3texmommy3
    Ditto.  I felt that way too.  I think it is actually fairly common.  And I had an awful pregnancy, so go figure!  I didn't feel it quite as much this time, though.
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  • oct11bride03oct11bride03
    I had a fantastic pregnancy and miss it all.the.time. Even with the aches and pains it was nice to be able to take care of my DD 24/7 without actually having to do anything. I loved carrying her with me all the time, feeling her move around, sharing that special bond. She was 3 weeks early and I feel robbed of those last few weeks with her still inside me.
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  • goldenleavesgoldenleaves member
    I really struggled the first two weeks after Ryan was born. I had a really hard time with not being pregnant anymore. It was weird, I was so happy to be holding him, but I missed feeling him move inside of me so much. It's weird to explain to someone who doesn't know what you mean, you know?
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  • sarahnlehnsarahnlehn
    Take a deep breath because what you're feeling is very common.  Take it easy on yourself and allow yourself to let it all out and have a good cry.  You'll feel more like yourself soon!  Congrats on becoming a mommy!
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  • TommysGirl56TommysGirl56 member

    I feel this way at times, too.  I was induced 3.5 weeks early because of pre-e and I still feel bitter from time to time that I did not get to complete the pregnancy and experience going into labor on my own, etc.  And the end of my pregnancy was absolutely awful due to GD and pre-e, but I still miss feeling her move and feeling all the anticipation and wonder.

    So it seems this is a common feeling...that makes me feel better.  So just know you are not alone!

    ((Hugs)) to you, and best wishes!  Congratulations, and enjoy that new baby of yours!

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  • CrunchOoEezyMamaCrunchOoEezyMama
    Hi there Mama.  I felt this EXACT same way post partum.  I was so terribly sad I wasn't pregnant and felt like I had been more connected to DC on the inside than the outside.  I asked other moms for advice, and one mom told me, yes, she felt that way but each day she enjoyed her DD on the outside more and missed being pregnant less.  And I'll say the same.  Over time I missed being pregnant less and less and started connecting more and more to DC as an outside baby.  Hang in there, it does get better.  And god, yes I wanted to redo my labor.  But it is part of DC's history and I am hopeful my next labor will go better!
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  • Temp6313048411121614Temp6313048411121614 member
    My first pg was WONDERFUL (was actually disappointed when I went into labor at almost 38w, felt like I was getting jipped out of more pg), my last pg wasn't as much fun (was so unbelievably uncomfortable), but I'm sad that we won't have more babies.  I know I'm going to miss feeling a baby kick, rubbing my belly, DH rubbing my belly, wearing my cute maternity clothes, seeing my awesome OB so often (outside of family, he's seriously one of my favorite people), I'm even sad that I'll never experience L&D again (didn't get to go into labor this last time, had a scheduled c/s).  DH is getting a vasectomy in 2w and while I know we don't want more kids, it's just kind of sad knowing that there's no possibility of experiencing that again.  Sorry, I guess that got long and I kind of stole your post, but just saying that I know how you're feeling.
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  • SarahGroves11SarahGroves11
    Thanks for the support ladies!! :)
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