What is it for you?

Caitlinh27 · October 2013

I got to thinking this morning that I am definitely guilty of complaining about my pregnancy more than I should, and not stopping to count my many blessings.
I am so blessed and thankful to be able to be carrying this baby and to have had a relatively smooth sailing pregnancy. Notice I did not say an easy or fun pregnancy

but besides that I am thankful for a husband who is so entertaining that he keeps me laughing even when I'm uncomfortable and just done.
Any of you ladies have something you are thankful for during this pregnancy that you want to share?

jy725 · October 2013

I'm thankful to be here and already be 35 weeks. I lost my first LO at 8 weeks pregnant back in December of last year and now I'm here participating in the December BMB with a healthy baby measuring right on track. I feel very blessed.

F47 · October 2013

What a great post. I'm thankful for my entire family, really. They've been very supportive, and even better, so very excited. This is my first, but my brother and step-sisters both have kids. I haven't felt that my parents are any less excited about welcoming our little man to the family.

I'm also thankful that I have had a relatively easy pregnancy. Barely any morning sickness and just minor back and hip pain. But, most of all, thankful for the LO I'll be meeting soon. It was looking like it would be difficult for me to conceive, but luckily with the help of modern medicine it ended up being quite easy for us. We're lucky and we know that.

bty19 · October 2013

I can honestly say, I have had a "lucky" pregnancy in terms of very little symptoms...It's been pretty easy all in all (SO FAR) .So I am suuper thankful for that. I can't imagine some of the sickness and other pregnancy related issues many of you have gone through

northport6 · October 2013

Like @jyparker725, I'm grateful to be at this point in my pregnancy, after last year's loss. Today is the one-year anniversary of my original due date, and so much has changed for the better since then, so I'm grateful for all the changes that last year's loss allowed me to be open to, to work out, and to settle before this awesome little kid shows up.

And my husband is my everything, so I'm pretty lucky there, too.

lisab613 · October 2013

Like PPs, I'm thankful she's here. When we broke the news we were pregnant last year at Christmas time, we told our family that "next Christmas there would be one more family member," and I'm happy that despite our loss it is still true.

And really, I haven't had a really bad pregnancy, for which I'm thankful. I'm starting to get increasingly uncomfortable, but hey, it had to happen sometime. I'm glad it wasn't morning sickness while I was moving across the country.

mightymousy · October 2013

I'm thankful that this pregnancy has given me opportunities to realize how much the people in our lives (mine & mr.mm's) love and care about us.

swirl25 · October 2013

I'm thankful that we will be able to complete our family with the two children we always wanted. Also, that my girls will always have each other, no matter what -- which is something I always wanted growing up.

mightymousy · October 2013

*BIG SQUISHY HUGS* to all the loss mamas

we're nearly there! @northport6 do something awesome for yourself today, EDD anniversaries are rough even if our losses did make us grow in a positive way.

mamaj1220 · October 2013

I'm thankful for every small movement I feel from him. I also am I thankful that SO has a good sense of humor and keeps me smiling when I want to cry.

AUmom2009 · October 2013

I'm thankful for my husband and my daughter of course, but my parents have really gone above and beyond to be amazing to us and I cannot thank them enough for that.

Also, I am incredibly thankful that after our infertility struggle we have been able to get this far. I cannot wait to hold this little munchkin! It still seems so crazy to me that I was in such a dark place when this year started, and now it is so very different.

boston143 · October 2013

Glad to see this thread after I vented on the "whine" thread and then felt bad for being so complain-y this morning.

I am so grateful for my DH. I feel so lucky to have such a great partner who cares about me so much and is going to be such a great dad. I am also so grateful for the health of my little one and the lack of complications that I have experienced so far in pregnancy. Everything else is so minor compared to those things.

Cbowl · October 2013

Love this thread. I'm thankful to be 34 weeks pregnant after struggling with the heartache of infertility and miscarriage over the past few years. I am so thankful to be sharing this experience with my husband who is truly my best friend and partner in crime.

Danicali · October 2013

I'm thankful for such an amazing husband. He has really taken over in the house and makes sure I'm not doing to much. Also - last night he even did some of the pressure point things we were taught in our prenatal class because my back was hurting. Amazing! I couldn't go through this without him that's forsure!!

lilypienmessimy · October 2013

As many PP we also experienced a loss last Dec/Jan and were going to tell our family last Christmas about our new addition but that didn't happen and I'm soooo lucky that we were blessed with this LO quickly after. You never know if that loss is the start of a long road of infertility and I'm so grateful that it wasn't that way for us. I'm so lucky that my DH has been my strength through all of this and always kept me thinking positively. I've wanted to be a mom my whole life and in 7 weeks that dream will becoming true. It's amazing.

Ansleyturner · October 2013

I am thankful for lots of things! I couldnt ask for a better family. They gave helped us out so much its unbeleivable. Being pregnant has shown me how much they care and I dont know how I could possibly ever thank them.

I am thankful for our brand new house, that we got moved in and unpacked before LO arrived.

I'm thankful that I'm fortunate enough to have gotten to stay home this pregnancy and will be a SAHM for the first year. Cudos to you working ladies! I dont know how you guys do it.

And finally, I'm thankful my F is such an amazing man. Though I wanna kill him sometimes, he's made me a better person, he's always stood by me, and he's always loved me unconditionally..

insertclevername · October 2013

I am very thankful for my DH and my DS. All I have ever wanted in life was to have a loving and safe environment, which I did not have when I was growing up. I am also thankful that I have been lucky enough to conceive and hopefully carry DS2 to term. His arrival will complete our family.

I am thankful for the comfortable lifestyle that we have been able to achieve and maintain.

I am also very thankful for my friends that provide me with love and support.

Ktrue85 · October 2013

I am thankful that I have a husband who actually likes me being a SAHW/SAHM.. It makes us both happy and that's always a plus.

I'm also thankful for hazelnuts... They make EVERYTHING taste way better.

mavgirl_73 · October 2013

Despite a lot of whining on my part I'm usually overcome with how much my cup runs over. I have an amazing husband who has told me every night (1827 times so far) that he loves me and is thankful that we met. He and our girls have pulled me out of some pretty dark places over the last 5 years. And although I'm a little nervous about having a 3rd (especially so close in age to her sisters) I know I'm give them all the greatest gift of siblings.

MamaGrillo · October 2013

I am thankful for my H, my awesome girls and good family and friends. Thankful that despite a pregnancy which hasn't been awesome (but mine never are- fact not complaint), I am 5 weeks away (possibly less) from welcoming this little girl into our family.
Thankful for co-workers who have surprised me with their care and concern, and for a job to return to.

@northport6, the thing about a mum's heart, is that it doesn't forget. Hugs today.

Probably still going to whine a bit now and then, but it's nice to be pulled aside to remember all the good things.
>:D<

airsica · October 2013

I'm thankful to have such a supportive family. They have been helping out a huge amount with my girls since I can't really chase after them right now.
I'm thankful for my hubby, even though he's super stressed he is still trying to find time to get the babies room done and help me as much as possible.
I am thankful that I am 34 weeks, my last pregnancy went to 28 weeks so that was a huge concern for me.
And lastly I am thankful for a realatively healthy pregnancy and baby... FX

Lroberts1187 · October 2013

You are so right! In the midst of our whining we forget some are not able to do what we ourselves are fussing about! I'm so very excited and over the moon about my little girl!! I really do need to focus on that instead of whining!!

lifesaverz · October 2013

I'm so thankful just for baby. Despite this being a pretty painful pregnancy, we had some difficulties conceiving, & that helps to put it in perspective for me & just makes it all so worth it! I just can't wait to meet her! I'm also SO thankful for DH, he has been amazingly considerate, supportive, & helpful, I love him to pieces. I'm also thankful for amazingly supportive parents & parents-in-law, & for how loved this LO already is!

ETA: reading all you ladies' responses made me tear up a little! so good to remember what we're all thankful for.

Caitlinh27 · October 2013

I love reading all of these

Thanks ladies for sharing with me!

jamrosj · October 2013

I am thankful that despite having two babies with cord problems both seem to be healthy and active. I'm also thankful we have family who are falling all over themselves to come help after LO is born.

Itsally1011 · October 2013

I am also thankful for my husband. After 10 years together I am so excited to start this part of our lives. We have had so much fun together and know each other so well I look forward to even more fun with this new baby!

I am also thankful for a smooth pregnancy. I have dreaded being pregnant my entire life! So it has been an unexpected surprise that it has been so easy (so far).

serend · October 2013

I am thankful to have had such an easy and low drama pregnancy. Between a loss in Jan, a pre-existing condition that puts me as "high risk", being AMA it was really a concern. I'm thankful that I can be one of those women that enjoys being pregnant. I'm extremely thankful for my DH who had been so loving and supportive. I can't wait to see the father he will become. I'm thankful for every kick, punch, or movement from LO, no matter how uncomfortable it is. Feelng those and Knowing he is in there moving around has really helped me develop a bond with him. Finally, I'm thankful for this board and those that post here. Even though I lurk more than post, you've all been a source of support, perspective, and most of all, humor.

katebusse · October 2013

Alright, this thread has made me very weepy. Awesome reality check, thank you for this:)

We are thankful to be pregnant with our second blessing. I am so incredibly thankful and grateful for my little girl and for my family. When we found out we were pregnant and then found out my husband was going to deploy, my parents immediately dropped everything to prepare to have us move across the country and move in with them. This has always been my home, but to make a toy room, make a baby girl's room and make room for us is beyond words. I am thankful to my husband and everything he does for us that allows us to have the life we do. To think how much we've grown together and how much those emails and phone calls in the middle of the night still make me flutter...

Everyone has a story, everyone has ups and downs, but at the end of the day its the people you share the special moments with that truly make life sweet.

sportsmomma · October 2013

Most of all I am thankful for this unborn baby, my amazing DH, adorable son and supportive parents. Also, my loyal dog! They get me through all my tough times and make the exciting times even better!

I'm thankful for communities such as this one where we can share the ups and downs of pregnancy and be open and honest. Sometimes I think what it must have been like to be pregnant in a time where it was a taboo subject and there wasn't good information or resources readily available to women.

Lastly, I'm glad someone always starts these types of threads right around when I've posted in the IDGAF thread so I can balance myself out as best I can!

Ansleyturner · October 2013

IMHO, I think we should have a thread like this every week. I think it would help us all to find 1 positive thing that happened during the past week.

AGriffin620 · October 2013

Although I have been a very crabby patty lately, I am still thankful for a number of things in my life.

1) I am thankful for my husband. He is kind, patient, loving, and an all around genuine guy. As frustrated as we can get with each other sometimes (especially with my raging hormones these last couple of months), I still never have to question how much he loves me. He has been so helpful around the house, has been understanding about my pregnancy, and has managed to keep his sense of humor this entire time. He is basically one of the only ones able to keep me going every day, and I love him for that.

2) I am thankful for you guys! A lot of my IRL friends have gone MIA or just don't want much to do with this pregnancy. Even one of the ones who coordinated my shower has only been around about three times out of the last six months. Whenever I need someone to talk to, even if it is just to share how the day is going, I always feel like I can talk to someone from here. This is a very supportive group of ladies, and I can't imagine this pregnancy without you!

3) My cats. I just love them.

4) Peanut butter.

mamashan12 · October 2013

I'm thankful this LO has so many people that care about her already, and have been so generous to us. She's got an amazing support system already, and so do we!

I'm also thankful that this has been a healthy pregnancy. I complain about not sleeping and being tired, but I never had morning sickness, just nausea, and have been really lucky so far (knock on wood).

I'm especially thankful for my awesome DH. Especially since he quit smoking for this LO. He's been amazing.

Ansleyturner · October 2013

Sunny Side Sundays?
Thankful Tuesdays?
Too Good To be True Tuesdays (2G2BTT)
Last one is a little much

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Caitlinh27 · October 2013

Ansleyturner said:

IMHO, I think we should have a thread like this every week. I think it would help us all to find 1 positive thing that happened during the past week.

AWESOME idea!

tyedyeme12 · October 2013

I'm so thankful that I am able to have this baby. I was told I probably wouldn't, so I am thankful that I can, and that we're so close, and this pregnancy has been very smooth.

I am also thankful for dh who (even sick) takes care of me and let's me lay on the couch while she goes to get lunch.

Thanks for helping me turn my thoughts around, I was really starting to feel 3rd tri...and it was starting to get to me.

Ohiomama2013 · October 2013

What a wonderful idea! I'm thankful to be pregnant after struggling for years with infertility and pregnancy loss. I'm thankful to still be pregnant after being diagnosed with pre-e at 26 weeks. My ob told me she didn't think I'd make it past 30 weeks and the MFM doc told me to pack my bags at 27 weeks. Here I am at 32+4 with 6+ weeks of bedrest behind me. I'm thankful for my husband who has taken care of everything without complaint while I'm stuck on the couch. He's given me sympathy when I cry and patience when I want to be grouchy. My sweet daughter has been caring beyond her years. My parents and in laws have helped immensely. There are several moms at my daughter's school who have helped with shuttling her to and from activities so she can keep up a normal 3rd grade life. My pregnancy hasn't been what I dreamed it would be, but so long as my baby boy thrives, I consider it a success!

cammyisagirlsname · October 2013

I am so thankful that my life is where it is right now. I have the very best husband, we waited until we were "ready" & this all couldn't be happening at a better time for us. I definitely feel blessed and lucky! And I cannot wait to be a Mama!!

Caitlinh27 · October 2013

Sunshine5788 said:

Sunny Side Sundays? Thankful Tuesdays? Too Good To be True Tuesdays (2G2BTT) Last one is a little much )
I vote for Sunny Side Sundays since we don't have a current daily thread on Sundays. At least that I know of.

I second that!

MissJenna2011 · October 2013

I am thankful for this surprise pregnancy. We would've never planned for Baby #3 but now we're very happy she's on the way! And I'm very blessed to have had a smooth pregnancy, 2 healthy kiddos so far and a wonderful husband. And for hot coffees on snowy days, thankful for that too!

abbief584 · October 2013

As much as I am ready to be done. I am so thankful that I have been able to experience pregnancy & motherhood. I can't even imagine the pain of not being able to be a mother or to never experience pregnancy. I feel so blessed.

jenohouston · October 2013

Last year, I had a D&C on October 30th. I spent Halloween in bed recovering. I'm so thankful to so far have had a healthy pregnancy and hopefully a healthy baby. It makes everything we have gone through worth it to have her. And this Halloween I will hopefully be able to dress up and enjoy the day with my kids at school.

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