Anyone Miss Being Pregnant?

YummeeCookee · December 2013

I had some ppl tell me that this sometimes happens. Obviously, it was not something I could fathom at all during those last few agonizing weeks of waiting for LO to show up. Now that its all over, I'm not sure. I dont wish I was still pregnant and I'm so in love with my little girl and finally being able to hold her in my arms. But I think part of me cant believe all this happened and its strange to not have her inside anymore. What are your guys' thoughts?

Ninjamama86 · December 2013

Not even a little bit!! I'm much happier being up all night breast feeding than with heartburn.

sla626 · December 2013

Yes I do. I knew I would. It was a special time for me and one of my last "big" moments in my life that was mine. I miss holding my belly as I laid in bed knowing he was in there. I had a pretty easy pregnancy so maybe that is why. But I felt special, and I waited a long time for him, so it was and is such a blessing.

lamo1210 · December 2013

No.

And I didnt even have a rough pregnancy. The only thing I would maybe miss is being able to take J everywhere I go and not worry about when to feed. But being pregnant itself, no.

cagoldi · December 2013

I miss all the sleep I got when I was pregnant.

brandeeteer · December 2013

Ugh no way! Pregnancy was rough for me and I'll take a newborn to dealing with the sickness, pain and lack of sleep.

Kfran84 · December 2013

I didn't have to change diapers when I was pregnant... So there's that.

EandIMommy86 · December 2013

No. By the end I was completely exhausted, especially because I have a young toddler that I was still holding and chasing after.

ConfuzzledTrish · December 2013

I had that feeling with DD1. With this baby, I didn't have that feeling nearly as much. I think it's because the end of this pregnancy was really stressful for me, and I'm just happy she's here safe.

Bootswtfur87 · December 2013

Nope, feels good that heart burn is gone, even though sleep is too.

Princess_Lily · December 2013

I will miss certain times of my pregnancies, like finding out we were pregnant...the sex of the baby... the baby shower. But I knew that DDs pregnancy would be our final one - we have two beautiful children, and that is plenty.

34-39weeks was rough for me with promodal labor, disturbing amounts of heartburn, and frankly I got up to pee then, moreso than I do now with DD.

Its time to pass this torch (aka crazy-fun hormonal ride) onto my family and friends who don't have kids yet...its their time now

ATXMamaDoll · December 2013

Yes and no! I miss feeling him move, and the ease of taking care of him in utero. I like that DH gets to share him now though, and be a happy family unit.

babymama619 · December 2013

Yep, I was just thinking this today...yesterday...uh, before 2am

I had a pretty easy pregnancy and I really enjoyed being pregnant. I'm glad she's here, but I miss parts from before. Pretty sure this won't be the only time transition is bitter sweet.

DezignedByFaith · December 2013

So glad it is ooooooover. Too many medical scares that turned out fine. It was worth it, but I don't miss it. Glad my pumpkin lumpkin is on the outside.

mbafall09 · December 2013

I do miss feeling him moving inside of me, and the feelings of anticipation wondering about him. But I'm very glad to be holding my happy and healthy little boy in my arms, and not worrying about everything I did could affect him.

CarrieB. · December 2013

Sometimes I get a weird empty feeling and I realize she's not inside anymore. And I get a little sad because we are 2 and done. But mostly I am happy. I didn't really like being pregnant that much, so I'm glad it's over.

drcolleen · December 2013

Being able to sit back and have a LO moving inside "playing" with me.... yes.

Being so large and off balance I could hardly roll over, back pain... no.

Sad to think I will never be pregnant again.

Scary to think that the baby times will be over, I've been pregnant and/or breastfeeding since 2/08.... that's almost 5.5 yrs! so when DS weans (estimating here) that will be 7.5yrs of my life doing this and I think we are managing these stages, the next ones will be all new to figure out.

skleyla · December 2013

I can't say I miss being pregnant, but after being pregnant for what felt like forever, I get the feeling something is missing. Plus even though my sleep revolves around him, when I do sleep it is much more comfortable.

JaysonandKristin · December 2013

I am so farking glad that it's over AND I never have to do it again. That's how much I don't miss it.

SamanthaPo · December 2013

I miss it! I loved feeling her move around inside of me! Now I actually have to share her with other people. Plus, she was way easier to take care of when she was an inside baby.

I do however not miss the heartburn, but that was easily solved.

mmm50 · December 2013

I miss my belly. Although I'm back to my pre-pregnancy weight already at 4 weeks, my boobs are huge and my belly is flabby. I'm still trying to figure out where I'm smaller since I'm bigger in the boobs and belly and overall back to the same weight. I commented to DH that it must be my brain and he said he wouldn't comment because he would be smacked. He's smart sometimes.

I also miss the sleep. The last few weeks of work I was essentially working part-time, so I could go in late. Most nights I slept 10 hours and it was wonderful. I definitely miss that-- especially since it probably won't happen again for a very, very long time.

lhammerle · December 2013

Only reason I miss it is because it was sooo much easier to take care of my toddler when I was pregnant. It's unbelievably hard to care for him now with a newborn at home!

fiddlefern · December 2013

Yes very much so. I think I miss it because as of right now DH doesn't want to try for #3. I wasn't ready to be done being pregnant when Max arrived either. I had another week left in me.

ranaverde · December 2013

Like a lot of people, I miss the sleep, and I miss being able to just go out of the house on my own schedule.

But I don't miss the rest of it. It was awkward, uncomfortable, tiring, and stressful, and I missed wearing my non-maternity clothes (yeah, I know that last bit sounds petty).

bglovesbabyk · December 2013

I miss being able to leave the house to go to Target without it being like a major military mission. I feel like I have to start getting ready 2 hours before to leave the house. I know it will get better but right now I don't know why it seems so difficult!!

1sloqwen · December 2013

I miss the extra sleep and being able to eat more regularly but I don't miss the frequent reflux and urination and not being able to bend over.

SoonToBeRCarlin · December 2013

Honestly no. I thought I was going to miss it terribly, but frankly I'm glad to be able to see my toes again, not to have to eat TUMS like candy, and not have to run to the bathroom every five seconds. I do miss feeling her squirming around in my belly but now I have her squirming around in my arms which is even better.

OleMissBride · December 2013

fiddlefern said:

Yes very much so. I think I miss it because as of right now DH doesn't want to try for #3. I wasn't ready to be done being pregnant when Max arrived either. I had another week left in me.

This exactly!! DD was 6w early and The last month before that I was on hospital bed rest and didn't go outside all of October . I feel like someone stole the last 10 weeks of my pregnancy. I secretly home #3 just happens, but not too likely.

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