Reminder to savor every moment

shellylovelee · May 2011

Just read an email from a close friend with a 3 week old newborn. She wanted to know all about how I was feeling, what I was experiencing, etc. Anyway she just mentioned that although she had a tough pregnancy she kinda misses it. I just wanted to pass along her thought for us to relax and savor this most unique time that noone else in the world will experience with our baby. Just us.

txhottie · May 2011

That was nice of your friend. I hate how much people are negative about pregnancy, but I actually like it and am trying to enjoy it!! Even if it is 100 degrees here in Texas already!

Soon2beMrs.L*07 · May 2011

I love to hear that! I've wanted a baby for so long that I appreciate every bout of nausea and every cramp. I hate hearing women moan and groan about this amazing experience. This is an incredible opportunity that a woman should embrace with positivity and joy

shellylovelee · May 2011

I applaud you for keeping a positive attitude in Hill Country heat! I lived in Austin for four years before retreating to the cooler northeast.

HappyAardvark · May 2011

Meh, I'll be interested to know how I feel about pregnancy once the baby is out. I can't say I love it so far, though I know how lucky and blessed I am to be carrying our son and have had a relatively easy time of it so far.

CA2006 · May 2011

I can vouch for the fact that, after the baby is born, you tend to look at pregnancy through rose colored glasses. My first pregnancy was much easier than this one and I missed being pregnant soon after I gave birth. This pregnancy has been pretty miserable and I am forcing myself to remember that because we are done at 2, for sure. I can just see myself forgetting all of the bad parts again and thinking I am willing to do it a 3rd time. No way, no how. But definitely enjoy the good parts...they will be gone so quickly!

romigu · May 2011

txhottie:
That was nice of your friend. I hate how much people are negative about pregnancy, but I actually like it and am trying to enjoy it!! Even if it is 100 degrees here in Texas already!

OMG tell me about it! I'm in Austin too and I'm thinking being pregnant in the heat is going to so comfortable! oh well....i'll have to spend extra time in the springs..

AggieGrl · May 2011

Meh. I'm guessing it was her first child? She's in that postpartum half awake stage where she'd give anything to NOT have a newborn, even pregnancy.

Temp574971250006741 · May 2011

romigu:
txhottie:
That was nice of your friend. I hate how much people are negative about pregnancy, but I actually like it and am trying to enjoy it!! Even if it is 100 degrees here in Texas already!
OMG tell me about it! I'm in Austin too and I'm thinking being pregnant in the heat is going to so comfortable! oh well....i'll have to spend extra time in the springs..

I am in Leander and feeling the heat with you two as well. Going to be a lot of pool days in my future lol. My first pregnancy was the same time frame but I was in VA. Hoping I handle this summer as well as I did when PG with her.

katchowski · May 2011

HappyAardvark:
Meh, I'll be interested to know how I feel about pregnancy once the baby is out. I can't say I love it so far, though I know how lucky and blessed I am to be carrying our son and have had a relatively easy time of it so far.

I feel similar, the best part of this pregnancy has been that my baby has been healthy, and hopefully will continue to be. I am grateful for how lucky and blessed I am.

I actually think it is a insensitive of some women who glory at how great their pregnancy is or was. It is not easy or fun for a lot of woman, I mean some women on this board are already bed-ridden with pain and complications. I say count your blessing, but do not expect that other people benefit from the same blessings.

katchowski · May 2011

HappyAardvark:
Meh, I'll be interested to know how I feel about pregnancy once the baby is out. I can't say I love it so far, though I know how lucky and blessed I am to be carrying our son and have had a relatively easy time of it so far.

I feel similar, the best part of this pregnancy has been that my baby has been healthy, and hopefully will continue to be. I am grateful for how lucky and blessed I am.

I actually think it is a insensitive of some women who glory at how great their pregnancy is or was. It is not easy or fun for a lot of woman, I mean some women on this board are already bed-ridden with pain and complications. I say count your blessing, but do not expect that other people benefit from the same blessings.

christiney06 · May 2011

AggieGrl:
Meh. I'm guessing it was her first child? She's in that postpartum half awake stage where she'd give anything to NOT have a newborn, even pregnancy.

ditto. I have been sick as a dog and more exhausted than i ever thought possible b/c now i'm chasing a crazy toddler around. I would love to be all "yay, so happy to be pregnant" but i'm just not. it's a means to an end in my case. I am going to be those who said they hate hearing complaining have had an easy time so far. those will be the same people bitching when they're 41wks pregnant and so ready to be done!

adri77 · May 2011

this is my 3rd and last so I've been telling myself this from day 1 (well, it was hard during the first tri to LOVE being pg but I tried not to hate it!) I remember when I came home from the hospital with DS1 I cried b/c I missed being pg. Post preg hormones are GREAT!!!!!

shellylovelee · May 2011

katchowski:

HappyAardvark:
Meh, I'll be interested to know how I feel about pregnancy once the baby is out. I can't say I love it so far, though I know how lucky and blessed I am to be carrying our son and have had a relatively easy time of it so far.

I feel similar, the best part of this pregnancy has been that my baby has been healthy, and hopefully will continue to be. I am grateful for how lucky and blessed I am.

I actually think it is a insensitive of some women who glory at how great their pregnancy is or was. It is not easy or fun for a lot of woman, I mean some women on this board are already bed-ridden with pain and complications. I say count your blessing, but do not expect that other people benefit from the same blessings.

I understand what you mean about insensitivity from some women, especially those teeny tiny ones who talk about "barely gaining any weight at all!". My friend who sent me these message actually had a very difficult preganancy including a two hour commute each way by train to work until 36 weeks.

MadelineLAnselmo · May 2011

Up until just recently, I've absolutely hated pregnancy. But with my ultrasound, I finally got to see my little boy's face, and that has given me a greater appreciation for what my body has been going through. I just keep reminding myself that all my discomfort will be worth it, and it's a small sacrifice for bringing a beautiful human being into the world. So yes, I'm starting to enjoy the experience a little bit more.

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