When People Say They Have Easy Pregnancies...

nienot · March 2014

what exactly do they mean? Are there some people that experience zero nausea, no tiredness, etc? I had a friend say this recently after announcing her 3rd pregnancy in the past 4 years. Are these people just more equipped to handle pregnancies? I am in shape, eat healthy, exercise, etc., but this pregnancy has just knocked me on my booty. I'm 13 w 1 d and the nausea won't go away, I am perpetually tired, and that is just SO not me. I've spent my whole life being the person who can get by on 5 hours of sleep and still have tons of energy. Previously I couldn't fall asleep before midnight even if I tried every trick in the book...now I'm out by 10pm. Am I being a wimp, and some people just handle this better? Or are there people who don't go through any of this?

mrsH1112 · March 2014

I think they just mean that they dont have overwhelming symptoms, and have felt good and more so like themselves pre preg.

Im a FTM and obsessed about symptom and lack there of for the first 2 months. I feel bad now though for everyone who has had it rough. I honestly have felt most days completly normal. I have been slightly more emotional, boobs slightly hurt etc... but over all Ive felt myself most of this pregnancy. I would be one of those that has had an "easy" pregnancy so far.

Things change so quickly though you never know what will happen symptom and feeling wise from day to day.

Shanadoll · March 2014

I think I could also be classified as having an 'easy pregnancy' so far. I have had only two pouts of nausea while eating eggs, no food cravings/aversions, boobs haven't grown and aren't sore, ect. Other than feeling a little more tired around 6-8 weeks, I have felt completely normal.

I feel guilty about it because I know so many people have really rough first trimesters but also feel very, very lucky.

lovesazzie · March 2014

I think they just have less symptoms. Some people really don't have a ton of symptoms, and LOVE the experience of being pregnant. Some of us just don't. I've heard some women say they feel their sexiest and most alive while pregnant - that couldn't be further from how I feel while pregnant. Every body is different, and every pregnancy is different.. the result is worth it though.

Irisheyes1247 · March 2014

I would say I have had "easy pregnancies." My biggest symptoms are fatigue and back pain. I'm not constantly puking or having health issues or concerns about bleeding. I don't generally enjoy being pregnant but I feel like it could be a lot worse and count myself as lucky that my big complaint is that I'm sleepy.

saraeric · March 2014

mrsH1112 said:

I think they just mean that they dont have overwhelming symptoms, and have felt good and more so like themselves pre preg.

Im a FTM and obsessed about symptom and lack there of for the first 2 months. I feel bad now though for everyone who has had it rough. I honestly have felt most days completly normal. I have been slightly more emotional, boobs slightly hurt etc... but over all Ive felt myself most of this pregnancy. I would be one of those that has had an "easy" pregnancy so far.

Things change so quickly though you never know what will happen symptom and feeling wise from day to day.

I could have written this post! I've really felt pretty great the whole time so I'd definitely say I've had an "easy" pregnancy so far. I had some severe anxiety in the beginning but that was due to wanting this baby so badly!

Bella2425 · March 2014

I really struggled with this my first pregnancy. I was completely expecting to just love being pregnant but when it actually happened I was sick, tired, sore, uncomfortable, exhausted and just so blind sided! I thought for sure I'd "do better" this time around, but I'm still really having a hard time. I feel like such a baby, just standing to cook dinner makes me want to cry, when before I could work out for hours and be completely un-phased. I hope it gets better with second tri. Hang in there.

lulusondheim · March 2014

@wpatx, I could have written this post during my first pregnancy. And, actually, during this one too. I am a very active person, but pregnancy makes me feel like all I can manage is sitting on the couch, and even that is challenging sometimes. What's helping me this time is knowing that after my last pregnancy, I reverted back to myself -- which made me realize, after the fact, that perhaps part of why I felt so bad is that I was worried it was some sort of permanent change or something. In the meantime, I am becoming quite knowledgable in the ways of real housewives from all around the country.

bethybeach · March 2014

Sometimes I feel like I am a baby about it as well, especially when people comment about throwing up several times a day. Like PP I don't cook anymore, i can't even sit with my family when I eat because something makes me want to puke. Second time around has been similar to my first, I really hope it gets better.

But I do think it is less symptoms, my SIL has six and had no problems with any of them. I am jealous of those people but I do have comfort that the baby is doing ok with my symptoms.

bridein08 · March 2014

I have very easy pregnancies until near the very end. My HCG level goes up about 4x as fast as is standard, my doc has mentioned that may be why. I don't ever get any nausea and only slight tiredness. Other than that, I feel pretty much non-pregnant until I am showing.

SmarieMcB84 · March 2014

I was "that pregnant chick" with my first pregnancy. I was just tired with a little sore boobs, but that was it. I was as happy as a lark pregnant. However, with these last two I've had extreme exhaustion, nausea and low progesterone, as well as a SCH. Still excited about this little bundle of joy and blessed to carry just over the exhaustion already! Then again with two boys I'm tired al the time anyway!

biokitty42 · March 2014

I'm one of those who has "easy pregnancies." Basically I just mean that for a lot of the pregnancy, I don't feel much different than when I'm not pregnant. Very little nausea, a little tiredness but not overwhelming, etc.

By the third trimester, I get some swelling and varicose veins and trouble sleeping and moving, but I mostly feel lucky, because I know the first trimester and even beyond is total hell for some ladies. I do have really awful fainting spells later in pregnancy, but I luck out in the first trimester.

I don't think it necessarily has much to do with your diet, fitness, and things like that. Obviously, the fitter you are, the better you will probably be able to get around as your pregnancy progresses, but I don't think those things impact things like morning sickness or tiredness much. Every pregnancy is different for every person.

Stasi · March 2014

My pregnancy with DD was a breeze. I remember being a little nauseated for 3 hours on one day during my 1st trimester and that was it. I was a little more tired, but nothing that slowed me down, or getting 8 hours of sleep didn't fix. It was also super warm by mid-March so I was outdoors exercising all the time which helps a ton.

This time around has been a little more tough, a little more m/s in the first tri, I feel tired still, but it's also hard to chase a toddler around and it's been the winter from hell, so I think that contributes too.

JSS1002 · March 2014

To me it just means no unusual problems or complications... typical morning sickness, aches and pains, and more-tired-than-usual to me are a "normal" pregnancy. I would say that people who don't have morning sickness, exhaustion, headaches, etc... have an atypically easy pregnancy.

Telly21182 · March 2014

I always say that my first was easy. What I mean when I say that is that I didn't have any nausea or morning sickness. I was tired but that's it. (Oh, and sore boobs) No back pain, no heartburn or reflux. No common symptoms. And then the labor and delivery was very easy too, so overall I'll just say I had a really easy pregnancy experience.

So far with this one I'd say I've had a normal experience. Minor back pain, queasiness in the beginning, weakened immune system, etc.

I just kind of look at it on a level basis: Easy, normal, a little rougher than normal, rough or just overall terrible. And of course high risk. And this is just based on stories I've heard, that's how I classify others pregnancies, like "Oh man, she's been having a rough pregnancy" or, "Yeah, sounds like a normal pregnancy".

Monotonetwo · March 2014

Def just less symptoms or milder symptoms. My mom threw up until the day she had us. I, on the other hand, have "easy preg", I am rarely nauseous, no swollen feet, puking or feeling downright terrible, hormonal or crazy. I do have a few like gas, need to urinate more often, constipation and heartburn but very mild, so I'd consider this easy compared to some moms that get it super rough. I feel like my non preg self most the time.

nienot · March 2014

lulusondheim said:

@wpatx, I could have written this post during my first pregnancy. And, actually, during this one too. I am a very active person, but pregnancy makes me feel like all I can manage is sitting on the couch, and even that is challenging sometimes. What's helping me this time is knowing that after my last pregnancy, I reverted back to myself -- which made me realize, after the fact, that perhaps part of why I felt so bad is that I was worried it was some sort of permanent change or something. In the meantime, I am becoming quite knowledgable in the ways of real housewives from all around the country.

That makes me feel better, and I do agree that part of my concern is that this is going to be permanent. Thank you!

Sunnyalj · March 2014

I personally define an easy pregnancy as one without any serious complications.

whataboutscience · March 2014

I would say mine is easy so far, but that's compared to what other people go through. I was nauseous for about 6 weeks, but if I ate every few hours, it was manageable. I only threw up once, and many women do routinely for months. I have been more tired than normal and had noticeably sore boobs. My biggest complaint is dizziness, but I already have a low resting heart rate, so it's not a new problem, just worse.

That being said, I am so happy to be pregnant and none of my symptoms are as bad as I had imagined. I am so grateful that my ms hasn't been overwhelming. I've been able to continue working out and pretty much eat foods I normally do, so I feel like I really can't complain.

Tussie Mussie · March 2014

I feel like in a normal low risk pregnancy, someone saying they have an "easy pregnancy" has less to do with the symptoms and more to do with their attitude about those symptoms and pregnancy in general.

Pregnancy has pretty huge emotional effects on a person too that should be considered.

whataboutscience · March 2014

I agree. I am a pretty positive person and generally have a high tolerance for pain, go to work sick, etc. When we announced, friends and family asked if I'd been feeling sick and I told them not really. My DH was quick to say "yes, you have!" as I had been keeping him updated on every little detail. I guess my symptoms sounded worse to him than it seemed to me. He's one to lay on the couch miserable over a sore throat and stuffy nose though.

softsoprano · March 2014

I haven't really enjoyed being pregnant, but of course I'm thrilled that I am. So far no serious complications, but a list of symptoms: MS, exhaustion, insomnia, sensitive to smells, some food aversions, super sore nipples, and lots of back pain (though I can't say for sure what back pain is attributed to the pregnancy and what is just from my fall

My SIL tried to say she didn't have any symptoms during any of her 3 pregnancies. Why she said this is confusing 'cause everyone can remember different symptoms she had. But she's not my favorite person, so maybe she's just being a bitch... I dunno...

carryon23 · March 2014

Sunnyalj said:

I personally define an easy pregnancy as one without any serious complications.

This - my first 2 pregnancies (and so far this one) have been easy on me. I have had MS, lost weight, am tired.......all the normal stuff. Thankfully, no major complications.

punnybunny · March 2014

I was feeling ok, had some bouts of vomiting and nausea and food aversion and smells and stuff. I thought maybe this pregnancy thing wouldn't be so bad, I know of others who have it way worse. I had a great positive attitude. That positive attitude did not help when the horrible all day puking started this weekend. I normally can handle a cold or the flu and I stay in because I don't want to spread it, not because I can't get things done. But this pregnancy has knocked me out. I personally have an issue when people say "it's all about your attitude" or "it's all in your head". Feel free to attribute this rant to whacked out emotions and hormones. But for real, I can't wait to feel better. I'm so tired of feeling so gross. I'm hoping and praying for relief any day now. Honestly, I hope those who have "easy" pregnancies know how lucky they are.

Ceridwen21 · March 2014

I think it really all depends who you are comparing yourself too. I have rough 1st trimesters and deal with sciatic nerve pain, but compared to friends of mine who endure m/s for the entire 9 months and some who end up on bed rest for months at a time, I consider my pregnancies to be easy.

rlyttle · March 2014

I think that my pregnancy with DS was easy & so far this pregnancy has been easy. When I say that I mean I've had little nausea, could get through the day at work without wanting to die, no complications, uneventful, didn't gain much weight, didn't swell, could exercise, felt good in my clothing, traveled fine, sleep ok (not great by any means), didn't have headaches, didn't get stretch marks, just generally felt good throughout my pregnancy and enjoyed it for the most part.

With that being said, I'm a person that usually focuses on the positives Even though I did have some negative side effects of pregnancy, I thought my pregnancies have been pretty easy.

Mrs.Leah.Maria · March 2014

I would definitely say that I have easy pregnancies and when saying it do not imply that any other person is less capable or strong if they don't. The ease of my pregnancies has very little do with any of my personal choices. Throughout first tri I have constant nausea, but am still able to function. Second and third tri personally come down to how much I'm able to stay moving, which with three kids to already look after, shouldn't be an issue.

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