Why does time stand still when pregnant?

YetterEA · January 2014

When I am not pregnant I feel like all I have to do is blink and it's already another month, season, or year...but when I am pregnant I feel like time stands still. Anyone else feel this way?

nunzchucks · January 2014

@emilyh107 Same here. Could be because I'm chasing a toddler this time.

MississippiCatfish · January 2014

I felt like that with my first baby, but this one is moving along much more quickly. I felt like the days approaching my wedding crawled, too.

supgabs · January 2014

I also feel like it's flying by. I can't believe I'm only 2 weeks away from the 1/2 way mark!

JulieSmiles · January 2014

Time feels like it is crawling! Everyone says the 2nd half feels like it goes quickly so I'm hoping for that.

babygabe614 · January 2014

I felt like the first tri dragged because I was so nervous and just wanted to get to the 13 week mark to feel "safer." It was also hard for me to really connect to the pregnancy until we were able to talk publicly about it with people. Now that we are "out" to the world, I feel like the time is flying by!

Mztwilson · January 2014

It's really dragging this week for me! Only 2 days till a/s and I'm anxiously waiting.

bhead81 · January 2014

Its really dragging for me as well. I am hoping once we have the anatomy scan next week things will speed up a little.

hjl050308 · January 2014

It's dragging for me as well. I think maybe it's because it's winter and things always tend to drag during the winter months. I'm hoping it'll start feeling like it's picking up soon.

Kinipela7 · January 2014

It's pretty much dragging for me as well, but sometimes I can't believe I'm halfway through. I think the 2nd half will go much more quickly than the first. Now we can buy things and get nurseries ready, take classes, etc. so that will keep me busy for awhile!

FutureMrsW9 · January 2014

Nope! I actually wish time would slow down so that I could breathe and actually start getting ready for this baby. S/he'll be here before we know it!

amackattack · January 2014

I think it will drag until I find out the sex. After that I'll start preparing more and more and before you know it we'll all have another family member!

1medicwife · January 2014

This is my first. The only time I felt it slowing down was after we announced. I feel like it has picked back up. I'm sure the farther along and bigger / more uncomfortable I get it will slow down again.

GolfWidow001 · January 2014

It's been dragging for me a little too, but I think it's because I'm so anxious about finding out what s/he is! I think once I find that out, along with hopefully the health of the baby, it will fly by...because then I'll be figuring out names, shopping for clothes, etc.

ksyknelvr73 · January 2014

Definitely feels like crawling by for me. I am so ready for the next few months to just pass by.

kittenslove · January 2014

I feel like its slowed down and that this is the longest pregnancy ever. But I think that is because I knew so early. With everyone around me, I didn't find out until 12 - 20 weeks. I knew before I technically missed a period. And then I couldn't tell anyone, which felt like it was taking forever.

I suspect it will pick up for me around March, since that is when work will get busy too. Right now I have too much time on my hands and spend all day bumping or reading baby books.

Lynnja616 · January 2014

No, this pregnancy is flying by! I think each of mine has seemed to go quicker...but then again, I'm busier and occupied with more now than ever so there's that. I was so focused on the pregnancy with my first and with this one there is simply not enough hours in the day. I am trying my best to really enjoy it, as this is my last, but it is seriously going by so quickly.

Bmcmullin01 · January 2014

With my first baby yes...second no definitely not. It's flying by for me!

momof5sept18 · January 2014

I feel like this one is flying by. My first one felt like forever. My second I didn't find out until I was 12w5d so it went by pretty quick. So with chasing a 4yo and 2yo, I feel like time is flying by and I'm a little under the halfway mark. Also, I found out super early this time.

June will be here before we know it! I've had names picked out forever. I'm just waiting to find out the gender, I have an u/s tomorrow, a regular appt a week from tomorrow, then 3 wks from then til my a/s. So I'm just waiting so I can start shopping

wtfisup · January 2014

Pregnancy is slow and boring, but I'm not that into pregnancy. I'm way more into my job and husband right now. I wish I could just store the belly somewhere and let it gestate until June.

I hung out with my friend who "loves babies" and "loved being pregnant" today and I'm just like, "WHAT SPECIES AM I?" I'm excited about this kid with my husband. But I'm not super into the process.

colllydon · January 2014

wtfisup said:
Pregnancy is slow and boring, but I'm not that into pregnancy. I'm way more into my job and husband right now. I wish I could just store the belly somewhere and let it gestate until June.

I hung out with my friend who "loves babies" and "loved being pregnant" today and I'm just like, "WHAT SPECIES AM I?" I'm excited about this kid with my husband. But I'm not super into the process.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

MrsCase1 · January 2014

I have felt like the last year or two have flown by, but in general I agree.

elsa1688 · January 2014

Drraaaggggiiiinnnggggg bbbyyyy.....

purtz · January 2014

hjl050308 said:
It's dragging for me as well. I think maybe it's because it's winter and things always tend to drag during the winter months. I'm hoping it'll start feeling like it's picking up soon.

This! I hate January and February is a close second. Hopefully things will pick up in March and April. I am extremely thankful though for another summer baby! I would be so depressed couped up in the house this time of year with a newborn!

hubbs173 · January 2014

I feel like mine is flying by! June will be here before I know it then I'll just be a clueless ftm!

katekat8721 · January 2014

Flying by for me! It looks like work and getting stuff ready around the house is going to keep me pretty busy, so hopefully it keeps going quickly. I'm excited to meet them!

Katieluc106 · January 2014

It stands still because once you have that baby it zooms faster than you can imagine. Cliche I know but it's so true

PinkPrettyKitty · January 2014

Yes...it has been going by slowly....I'm 16 weeks and feel I should be farther along...-le sigh-

LKHoffa · January 2014

It's flying AND crawling! We still need to find a house and move in, so all that is making it seem fast! But I'm also SO excited for the baby to get here, and June seems to far away!

Does this make sense or do I just sound crazy?!

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