Post pregnancy - what's different?

lp0 · July 2012

So now that we're all 5 - 6 months post pregnancy, what have you noticed that is different about your body, personality, etc?

For me I've noticed that I can now tolerate spicy food. I was so sensitive before and couldn't do anything hot but now I really like it. I also hate scrambled eggs. While I was pregnant the smell used to make me sick and now I still can't eat them.

Also my hair used to be poker straight and now I have a slight wave to it and a big cork screw curl along the right side of my face. I wouldn't mind if I had more of them but one looks stupid so I have to flat iron it straight every day.

I am also skinnier than I was when I got pregnant. I'm constantly hungry and can't seem to get enough food. I have to wear a belt on all my pants and I hate belts with a passion. On the plus side my butt hasn't looked this good since high school

Finally, I am so sensitive when hearing anything sad/bad that happens to a child. It used to both me before but now I literally get sick to my stomach and often cry.

namara5532 · July 2012

I definately feel flabbier. I'm only a few pounds above prepregnancy weight, but breastfeeding is making my body hang on to the flab. I'm not worried about it for now though.

My sleep abilities have changed. Before baby, if I woke up even once during the night, I was a miserable mess. Now I can wake 3-4 times in the night and still feel like a human being as long as I get a few hours of sleep.

My bad shoulder has gotten a lot stronger. It was injured in a car wreck 5 years ago to the point where I occassionally have to wear a sling. But having a LO I have to hold and comfort forced me to strength train my bad shoulder. I'm a lot more confident carrying things with that arm now.

I also am over sensitive hearing about anything bad happening to a child. I can't help but imagine how I'd feel if that was DS. I'd be a wreck if anything happened to him. I've thought about what I'd do if something happened to family members, but this is a lot more intense.

kaybe24 · July 2012

Since being pregnant I have a sense of smell which I never had unless something was really strong. Up until 3 months afterwards I didn't have any underarm hair but now its grown back.

Rsoc23 · July 2012

my vag is a hot mess after pushing for 3.5 hours. I never thought that I would have a vag that looked like THAT.

and I cry over every kid that gets hurt or killed.

fyrefairie · July 2012

Rsoc23:

my vag is a hot mess after pushing for 3.5 hours. I never thought that I would have a vag that looked like THAT.

and I cry over every kid that gets hurt or killed.

this exactly

meg_2006 · July 2012

I can eat pickles, even though I've hated them my whole life. I also crave ice cream every now and then.

My arms are much stronger. I've always had little bird arms, but since I have a little one to tote around and throw up in the air, my strength has increased...not great still, but definitely better.

I have a really hard time losing weight, when it was so easy before.

My eczema prone skin has improved, and my allergies symptoms have decreased overall.

My period is lighter, shorter, and less cramps. And the kind of disgusting thing...I bleed towards the front of my vagina, instead of the middle. Apparently my vagina rearranged itself after childbirth.

And last, it hurts to sit down too hard. I have to ease down, no flopping. But I'm guessing that's normal for everyone!

ang_c11 · July 2012

meg_2006:

I can eat pickles, even though I've hated them my whole life. I also crave ice cream every now and then.

My arms are much stronger. I've always had little bird arms, but since I have a little one to tote around and throw up in the air, my strength has increased...not great still, but definitely better.

I have a really hard time losing weight, when it was so easy before.

My eczema prone skin has improved, and my allergies symptoms have decreased overall.

My period is lighter, shorter, and less cramps. And the kind of disgusting thing...I bleed towards the front of my vagina, instead of the middle. Apparently my vagina rearranged itself after childbirth.

And last, it hurts to sit down too hard. I have to ease down, no flopping. But I'm guessing that's normal for everyone!

I JUST stopped having this same problem!!

theladyjess · July 2012

I used to like my beverages slightly chilled or at room temp but now they have to have ice in them or be very cold.

I've always been plus sized but after being pg my fat has rearranged itself and I hate the way my clothes fit.

I was hardly ever hungry while pg but now I'm hungry all. the. time.

I used to be able to STTN without having to get up to pee, or only get up once and now I get up at least 3-4 times.

KitKat83 · July 2012

I used to be pretty wild, partied a lot... not anymore

I am scared to drive... I can drive around town, but not in the city or the highway. Not just actually driving but being in a vehicle with a baby. I just can't shake it and every time my husband wants to go visit his family (4hrs away) it always ends in a big fight. I've only lost once.

I am also scared to ride my horses. Used to LOVE riding, and had no problem getting on even a young spunky horse. I don't want to admit this, because my husband will want me to sell them so I am hoping to get over this fear.

wychets · July 2012

fyrefairie:
Rsoc23:

my vag is a hot mess after pushing for 3.5 hours. I never thought that I would have a vag that looked like THAT.

and I cry over every kid that gets hurt or killed.

this exactly

Omg This is me!! I mean it was sad before having a baby, but now I can't even listen to the news...I have to mute the TV.

meg_2006 · July 2012

Oh, also I cry (or nearly cry) at weddings. I'm not an emotional person- didn't even cry when DS was born. But when I see a wedding, I just imagine that those the bride & groom were once somebody's baby like DS is. The thought of him growing up, leaving, and no longer being my baby brings me to tears!

stepht514 · July 2012

I am much more emotional about things than I used to be. Death, sickness, people growing and maturing...Any life event can send me to tears when before hardly anything made me cry.

My hair is completly different. It is much darker and now somehow wavy.

My pain tolerance is much higher and I have noticed that I rarely complain about anything anymore.

My priorities are so different now. I have put myself on the back burner entirely. Everything that comes to my mind is either about my husband or son.

I get really anxious in the car. It was a problem when I was pregnant too.

My nails and hair grow super fast....its almost annoying.

I also have a great immune system now. I used to get sick every couple of months or so. I havent been sick since my 6/7th month of pregnancy.

CharlieTheUnicorn · July 2012

It's getting harder and harder to lose weight with each baby.

For some reason my vag is a lot tighter. My Diva Cup doesn't even fit anymore

I'm a lot more emotional.

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beccajanedowning · July 2012

MrsMooney:
I am much more emotional. I cry at the drop of a hat!
I have little to no interest in sex. This may have to do with the fact that it hurts like hell still, but my drive is significantly less than before.
I think about my habits a lot more and have been reevaluating things like how I eat, speak and interact with others so that I set a positive example for my daughter.
My body sucks. I actually weigh less now but the fat has redistributed itself in the most unflattering way possible. But I am really working on having a better self image so DD doesn't deal with the self esteem issues I had. I want her to see/know a confident woman. (which is very hard for me)
I have significantly less patience with my dog.
I clean way more often. I was alway a neat person, but my cleaning is borderline compulsive now

I have no sex drive and the fat has redistributed in unpleasant ways. I get extremely emotional whenever something happens to another child.

I've discovered a limitless amount of love - something I didn't think I was capable of feeling.

I think that makes up for the rest.

Lhand11 · July 2012

I used to be able to have caffeine any time of the day. I could have a soda, tea, or a coffee right before bed and still sleep. Now, I can't have any caffeinated beverage after noon.

I cry at random shiz all. the. time.

kali55 · July 2012

I'm 30lbs thinner than I was pre pregnancy but I've been working my butt off for it (literally!)

My tummy is still slightly jiggly from being stretched ouy

I used to be mega into crime tv and murder mysteries but now I have a real problem with death and dying. It makes me so sad, when before I thought I would have maybe pursued a career in police or forensics, there's no way I could right now

SoonToBeMsP · July 2012

I can get by on a lot less sleep. Before I used to get 8-9 hours of sleep a night. Now I am averaging 6-7 (still good, of course). I never thought I could make it work, but here I am

I care about my body and appearance more. I refuse to become a "frumpy mom" and since I wear jeans and a t-shirt to work I try harder when I'm going out for something. I'm also doing workouts that I would have never attempted before pregnancy.

I've discovered I'm more laid back than I thought I would be. I don't care if people touch my baby, or if the dog licks her face, etc. I can't control everything.

bigbear · July 2012

I'm flabby with cellulite, cry for all and no reason at all, still can't stand the smell or site of raw meat, I'm 15lbs over my pp weight and hips are noticeably wider. I also still have the stuffy nose I had all througout the pregnancy, just not as severe...

michaelaskedlauren · July 2012

Im the same as a lot of you ladies:

- I get incredibly emotional when I watch shows/read articles about horrible things happening to little kids and babies (I was a mess during Grey's last season with the premie).

- My priorities have totally shifted. Pre-baby I was all about advancing my career, etc. Now I am out the door by 530 and hardly ever look at my blackberry after hours.

- What's a sex drive again? I forget.

ajponder1 · July 2012

I am actually about 5 pounds under my pp weight, but my tummy is so flabby I am really self conscious...Unless my pants are too big, I have a muffin top...HATE it!

I have an infinite amount of patience with my DD, but not as much with my husband and other adults...

Had a c-section so my vag is fine, but the pubic symphisis is still sore.

My periods used to be a nightmare, super heavy and painful, but now they are barely noticeable.....weird!!

bigbear · July 2012

ajponder1:

I am actually about 5 pounds under my pp weight, but my tummy is so flabby I am really self conscious...Unless my pants are too big, I have a muffin top...HATE it!

I have an infinite amount of patience with my DD, but not as much with my husband and other adults...

Had a c-section so my vag is fine, but the pubic symphisis is still sore.

My periods used to be a nightmare, super heavy and painful, but now they are barely noticeable.....weird!!

lucky! I was hoping for this as I hear it so often that women have it easier after baby if they had bad periods before. no such luck! It's not worse but it's certainly not any better either. *sigh*

lukalover · July 2012

I have become a super baby lover. It might sound weird but I've never really been into babies. I would think they were cute and that was it. I always knew I would love my baby, but now I love all babies! I'm like a crazy person saying "awww" and putting my hand over my heart every time I see one.

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