Do you enjoy being pregnant?

Curls218 · May 2013

for mobile bumpies, subject is: Do you enjoy being pregnant?

My husband asked me that last night. My hips were really bothering me and I was super gassy and exhausted. When I said yes he said "but look at what it's doing to your body, you're falling apart!". He didn't say it in a "I wish you weren't pregnant" way, just in a "i can't believe women put themselves through this" way. Honestly, in the grand scheme of things, I am growing a life inside of me and that is way too amazing to not enjoy, even with all the side effects!

Am I the only one who has been asked this?

TristaD81 · May 2013

I'm one of those weird people who really love being pregnant. [:] I've had relatively easy pregnancies and I just feel so confident and healthy. Some people look at me like I have two heads when I tell then that, lol.

JamieWM · May 2013

FTM here so I can't speak for more than this pregnancy but I am really really enjoying it as I progress. I had a mc in November so it has been a healing process each day that goes by and the stronger and bigger he is getting. I have been blessed with what I am assuming is an easy pregnancy as I have not had any big issues. My biggest issue is pretty severe leg issues at night that keep me up for hours at a time but I am not complaining! All the "ugly" that is coming with this so far amazes me. I am sure there will be days of pure hatred for this process but I am yet to feel like I don't like being pregnant. MH has actually called me out for looking even more beautiful and happier pregnant...which I thought was nice. He better say the same thing when LO is here though haha

JLMcWeeney · May 2013

Some days I super love being pregnant. Other days I don't. Some days I just want my body back, and I want to be able to do and eat things without worrying about hurting my baby. But other days I'm happy I'm just doing everything for my baby. Some days i hate mu body. Other days i think i look great. So yeah I'm kind of on and off. Lol
Today I'm super loving being pregnant. My baby is moving around and my bump looks cute.
I guess it's just the hormones that make me go back and forth. Lol

NNGnome · May 2013

I would say yes and no, first tri..oh he!! no, I was tired and pukey the whole time. Now I am getting round and getting baby kicks, and I can forget about the high risk, heartburn and nasal drip and really enjoy it, I love having the belly and seeing the baby kick. At about 30 weeks or so it starts getting uncomfortable again, and it is scary because of the high risk, but I still loved having a big belly and the kicks and when the belly goes like a ski slope because they have moved to the side it's so much fun, or when you can really see the baby move, and see them pushing with their hands and feet like Alien LOL, can't wait.

VitaLuna · May 2013

Overall, yes, because it really is a privilege and a special thing to be pregnant and I'm glad I am.

With that said, there are certainly good and bad days. When I feel baby moving, it's crazy and awesome, and I think pregnant bellies are the most wonderful thing ever. Other days, everything hurts, I can't poop, I can't sleep, and I wonder why the hell I CHOSE to do this.

achadwick19 · May 2013

The first trimester I would have told you that it is one of the most awful things lol I felt so sick all the time and just exhausted and miserable. Now, I'm as happy as a clam! I really enjoy having the cute belly and feeling her kick.

I wouldn't want to get pregnant right away or anything again because I like it that much, but I do enjoy it!

Mrschadwick72 · May 2013

I could change my answer to to this everyday. Some days I love it, and others I can't wait to e done. Over all id have to say I love bein pregnant and being able to grow another life inside of me and feel her all the time. Besides the morning sickness all first tri, leg cramps, not being able to sleep, horrible back pain, constantly having to pee, and of course not fitting into my clothes anymore , it's all worth it ! I just wish I didn't have to be pregnant during the summer, it's already been super hot here and it's horrible !!

lauriemel · May 2013

Right now I really do enjoy being pregnant. I have a cute bump and a ton of (hand me down) maternity clothes that I love showing off. I love feeling kicks and I feel so connected to my husband and our child. I have a lot more energy than I did in the first trimester and I love that I am more than halfway to meeting my LO.

I did not enjoy first tri at all. I didn't have it THAT bad, as I didn't throw up at all. I just felt so sick and tired and gross all day every day. I didn't even feel like leaving the house. Plus I was super anxious and had insomnia.

Probably there will come a point in third tri where I don't think this is fun anymore, but I am enjoying these weeks.

tbw8664 · May 2013

Nope. Not one bit. I'm extremely grateful and happy to be pregnant, however the physical act of being pregnant sucks. Throwing up, gaining weight, restricting some of your normal activities especially if you were very active, bad skin, peeing accidents, food aversions, peeing nonstop, unable to sleep, tired all the time, clothes don't fit, stuff leaking out of you all the time, constipation, smelling everything, being emotional, headaches, pains, being out of touch with your regular social activities, dh not understanding exactly what you're going through....you name it, it sucks! LOL I know I sound so negative but I can't believe people that say I love being pregnant. I know some people have great pregnancies but even the best pregnancy one still gets big and uncomfortable etc. With all this said, I can't wait to meet my daughters, it will all be worth it for sure, so the reward outweighs all the negative, but I won't sugar coat how it really feels to me at least. And luckily for me this is our first and last. The only reason I'm so happy about the pregnancy is bc we tried for so long and had so many losses. Honestly I pray my girls make it and are healthy so I can get off this pregnancy roller coaster for good. He ups and downs we have had have given me a bittersweet relationship with getting and being pregnant. I just want my babies in my arms!!

michelle7482 · May 2013

Not really. I miss being able to have a glass of wine with my hubby when my daughter goes to bed, or not being exhausted by 6 pm every night. I look forward to summer bbqs, tailgating and such, all of which aren't quite as fun pregnant. I don't feel sexy and miss sexy time with hubs. When we do it, its for him I really don't enjoy it much. I also miss my body. This stuff might sound superficial, but I'm a sahm and having that glass of wine with my MH gave me something to look forward to after my daughter goes to bed. But in the same breath, I'm so glad my kids are gonna be close in age. They are my world and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Bellodomani · May 2013

I'm gonna love my little dude when he gets here, but if I could just skip all of this I'd be much happier. I'm 23 weeks and still throwing up regularly, plus terrible heartburn and pain so bad in my hips that some days just walking around my classroom literally makes me cry. My hip pain makes it impossible to get more than a few hours of sleep, so I'm constantly tired, which makes it all the more difficult to have a positive outlook. The only things I enjoy so far are how kind strangers are always being to me, and how connected and into it my husband has been.

Surfergirl013 · May 2013

yes, even though I am completely miserable some days, and have been nauseated and throwing up for 24 weeks now...I had the worst first tri, dislocated a rib from all the throwing up...but the moment she started moving it all went away!!! I love seeing my bump grow and feeling her move...I think my joy is overshadowing everything I feel:) But ask me again mid August!!!:)

magdalina.h · May 2013

I love it! Yes I'm in pain, but when she kicks me, it makes all of the pain go away. I've been lucky though that I haven't been sick with any of my pregnancies.

I'm really sad that I won't have the opportunity to be pregnant again after her.

tbw8664 · May 2013

And I forgot to add heartburn and being told no sex!! I also can't wait to just have sex for fun someday again bc sex for us for the five years of our marriage has been all about trying to get pregnant and now bc of my cervix I can't have any sex, when my hormones are raging! It's a cruel joke. And as a pp said I miss WINE! LOL oh well, one positive is its going by faster than I thought and one day my body will be back go normal.

bexsd · May 2013

So far, I like it a lot.

IrishPiratess · May 2013

i LOVE it! Had it very easy up to this point. Now Im working on treating PUPPs at just under 22weeks, and even with that, I love it. (just something to learn about and get past).

jchytil · May 2013

I can say I don't Love being pregnant. I love knowing I will have my lo at the end of it all.

BillysGrl27 · May 2013

TristaD81:
I'm one of those weird people who really love being pregnant. [:] I've had relatively easy pregnancies and I just feel so confident and healthy. Some people look at me like I have two heads when I tell then that, lol.

YES! I love it as well. And I didn't have an easy end of pregnancy with DS and was miserable at the beginning with this one. Even being at risk for another preemie and I still love it!

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EllaBelle2010 · May 2013

I love being pregnant. Even with the little annoying symptoms here and there, I feel amazing. I don't know what it is about pregnancy but I feel great and I love my pregnant body.

Of course, there are aspects that I could do without, like gaining weight all over rather than just my belly or gas, ect... but overall I wouldn't change it for the world.

CutieBean79 · May 2013

I enjoy it mentally & emotionally, but physically I do not.

Jenmarie279 · May 2013

While I am completely thankful for even being pregnant, there are many days when I don't enjoy it at all. I am an uncomfortable, hungry, and sometimes emotional mess. However, when I feel her moving I wouldn't trade it for the world. It will all be worth it.

amief · May 2013

Nope... I feel lucky that I am able to do this and can't wait for the end result... but I do not particularly enjoy the experience. Not complaining, it will all be worth it and I would choose to do it over again... but that doesn't mean I like it

EOB584 · May 2013

I'm not really a huge fan of being pregnant. My aunt asked me if I just loved being pregnant because she did when I was pregnant with DD. I told her no and she was a little taken back. My 1st tri was rough with DD and while not as bad this time around it still wasn't fun. There were a few months that I felt ok with DD but then in the end I retained so much fluid I was miserable. While I do enjoy the early kicks and wiggles you feel I will NOT be signing up to do this again. I think some women's bodies just handle pregnancy better than others.

Ecstatic83 · May 2013

I have to say more YES than NO. I am extremely uncomfortable like 100% of the time. I have raging heartburn like 90% of the time. Sex is just blah for me.

BUT, yeah the kicks & movements and the fact that I get to grow this tiny human is so worth it. I am so happy to be pregnant. There are of course days when I am ready to be done but then there are days when I think I will miss the feeling.

CDMay2006 · May 2013

I wasn't sure if i would, and there are of course times when it's a big hassle, but so far (minus the m/s period), yes, i do enjoy it.

stephl3055 · May 2013

I will admit I have had an easy pregnancy so far. No morning sickness, very little heartburn at the beginning, don't have to pee that often, etc. I have a little ankle/foot swelling, tender boobs at the beginning, and I was dizzy for a few weeks but those have been the worst of my symptoms.

That being said, I don't enjoy it. I would rather just be back to normal. I don't like gaining weight and I don't exactly feel comfortable with the way I look right now. It was hard to see my normal clothes get smaller and tighter. Maybe once I'm actually pregnant looking I'll feel better. I feel like I still look like someone that packed on 10 pounds overnight. In general I don't like to be the center of attention or the topic everyone talks about, so I think that's why I don't enjoy it.

OpheliaChem · May 2013

I love it! I had a love/hate relationship with pg with DD because I loved the thought of creating life and carrying her until she was ready to live on her own on the outside but after my m/c I also worried nonstop about her health. I felt (and still do feel) that babies are safer on the outside where other people, like doctors, can help if something happens to her. I feel sort of helpless while pregnant. That being said, I'm loving every second of this one, despite the minor issues and inconveniences. I'd rather be pg and a little miserable now and then than not pregnant at all. As I sit here, forcing myself to take a break and keep my leg up so the blood can circulate and my ankle returns to a light purple shade instead of the eggplant shade it is currently, I wouldn't trade this for anything! Esp because this is our last LO and I hope to not be pg again. I'm soaking up every moment with this LO on the inside, even though I'm still nervous and will be until she is safely on the outside.

sbartl · May 2013

I don't really like it. As others have said, I am extremely grateful to be pregnant but I don't love it. The physical symptoms irritate me but mostly I hate not feeling like myself and feeling like I'm on display. I don't like not being able to do certain things and being in this fragile state and not in control of my body or emotions. I know it will all be worth it and I'll probably look back on it and think it was great and I'll go ahead and do it again but right now I'm not loving it. I'm also not someone who ever really wanted to be pregnant, I mean I did because I wanted a kid but I wasn't someone who ever dreamt about the day I would be pregnant.

Zmommy2 · May 2013

The actual being pregnant part I honestly love. I love the belly, love feeling her move, love knowing she's growing in there, love sharing it with my husband and daughter. But there are parts of it I don't care for, namely the weight gain in the rest of my body, and I just feel kinda gross. And im still so nervous all the time, i want to let myself be super excited but something is holding me back and thats just annoying. But overall I do love it.

kat81again2 · May 2013

I don't mind it that much during 2nd tri and it's a means to an end. Also with the negatives there are positives, like positive attention from people.

But at least a good half of the pregnancy still kind of sucks. So yeah, it's not that great. Also having an anterior placenta this time takes out a lot of the fun of it.

Shanmarie1083 · May 2013

First time around it wasn't so bad, but I am truly hating pregnancy so much this time that I'm not sure I want to do it again. My symptoms are 10x worse this time and I'm just miserable and so very ready for it to be over.

jdebaie · May 2013

I'm incredibly happy to be pregnant and can't wait to meet our sweet little girl, but I can honestly say I do not enjoy being pregnant. I've been really sick and even when I'm not throwing up I still never feel "good". I know it's all worth it and this baby is very, very wanted, but I will be happy when I'm not pregnant anymore!

niecie_jeff · May 2013

So far, I have loved it. I have had a pretty easy pregnancy so I think that helps. Plus, I have waited a long time for this, so I am just enjoying everything about it. There are days when I hurt or just don't feel good, but then I feel him move, and it all goes away.

awy88 · May 2013

sbartl:
I don't really like it. As others have said, I am extremely grateful to be pregnant but I don't love it. The physical symptoms irritate me but mostly I hate not feeling like myself and feeling like I'm on display. I don't like not being able to do certain things and being in this fragile state and not in control of my body or emotions. I know it will all be worth it and I'll probably look back on it and think it was great and I'll go ahead and do it again but right now I'm not loving it. I'm also not someone who ever really wanted to be pregnant, I mean I did because I wanted a kid but I wasn't someone who ever dreamt about the day I would be pregnant.

This exactly. I'm happy I'm healthy and so is the baby, but I'll miss the summer fun that we have grown to love. I think August is going to be rough I should have planned this better

averettgirl · May 2013

I had an ectopic pregnancy last August. It took almost 3 months for my HCG to get back to normal. I found out I was pregnant in January a little less than 3 weeks before my wedding. I was terrified it was ectopic again but it wasn't and so now I am thankful for every ache, every pain, even every bout of nausea/vomiting because It means my little girl is growing stronger and stronger everyday. I love being pregnant and am fascinated by this life that my husband and I created, the answer to our prayers. I can't wait to meet my little bunny in September.

KMD1106 · May 2013

I love that I am pregnant, but I don't love being pregnant. I love feeling the kicks and I love the seeing the happiness in my husband and family about me being pregnant, but I do not enjoy the aches and pains and the worrying I feel about every little pain and ache. Today was the first time I actually thought, "Gosh, I'd just like summer to be over and for this baby to be in my arms."

Wishing35 · May 2013

Of course it's all worth it on the end but no, not enjoying it!

ocnfish4 · May 2013

To be completely honest, no, I haven't enjoyed it a ton so far. I love what the end result will be, and I do love feeling him kick. I also enjoy seeing him on the u/s monitor. But there are many things about it that I'm just not enjoying. I don't enjoy being exhausted all the time, the hemorrhoids, the clothes not fitting, being uncomfortable a lot, lack of sleep, the swelling, etc. I think maybe I'm just one of those women not destined to love being pregnant. But I know it'll be worth it in the end.

maiganlynn · May 2013

Each day that progresses I enjoy being pregnant more and more. There are things that aren't fun like the hip pain if I do too much or the ocassional heartburn but other than that I've had it pretty easy. I'm actually leaning more towards wanting to have a second kiddo now whereas before it was absolutely a one and done. I never knew it could be this kind of awesome!
That being said, I definitely did not start off this way. I had a really hard time bonding with this growing life inside me that only made me feel so sick. There were no movements yet, no name to go with LO, no gender to help me picture my future with this kiddo and give me something to look forward to. I felt scared and sick and tired and sore and awful. it wasn't until I felt the LO's first stretch in my abdomen that I started to feel a connection. And then we found out that he was healthy and he was a he....a Jacob....and I've never been so excited about something in my life! I absolutely love this tiny baby growing in me and I almost feel bad for my husband that he can't experience it in the same capacity. It really is miraculous!

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