GTKY- BMB journey

notthecheat · June 2014

So I was just thinking about over a year ago when this BMB was first formed (well, at least when I joined it) and how I was a completely different person then than now, and I was wondering:

How have you changed since April 2013? (Besides the obv, like having a kid). What have you learned? Did you have any expectations for the future that were met, or not met? Have you since changed your expectations? Did this board have any effect on it? And what have you learned?

Just looking for reflections on your journey since joining the board or getting the BFP. (You don't have to directly answer each question)

notthecheat · June 2014

I never realized how much I could love someone I just met (LO) but I was surprised at how much I could care about people I've never met IRL (the board).

I learned that the reason a lot of pregnant women don't eat healthy and/or don't exercise is not just because they don't feel like it, but because it's sometimes physically not reasonably possible (Dr. ordered bedrest, hyperemesis, etc.)

I did not expect sex to hurt 6 months pp.

I did not realize how common it was for multiple things to go wrong during pregnancy and childbirth (from trivial to life threatening)

I did not realize how little those things going wrong mattered (to me) as long as everyone was going to be OK.

I did not realize how insensitive people can be to pregnant women.

I learned that the whole losing weight from breastfeeding thing is a LIE.

I've learned to look more often at the things that really matter in life- the people I love and who love me.

cboink · June 2014

I learned that twelve years later I still hate being pregnant. It of course was worth it but never again.

pashedmotatoes · June 2014

@cboyington I never minded being pregnant. I'm so weird. I loved it.

I wasn't here in the beginning, but I have changed the usual ways mentioned already as well as finding a new sympathy for those with mental health issues. I also (even though it wasn't filthy before) have learned the importance of seriously deep cleaning everything.

74dragonfly · June 2014

I am a STM so not much change in me. But as for the BMB, there were not BMB in 2009, just the 0-3, etc. I joined this board in June after NT test. I had two prior losses and I wanted to wait to intro. My biggest surprise here was how supportive everyone was to me when I had my A/S and found out DS has Spina bifida. The kind words, prayers, good vibes, I know it helped my mind and I know God heard them. We are blessed because far everything is developing normally with our baby post surgery. I never knew how much having a group of internet friends cheering for you helps. I do now.:)

playball13 · June 2014

I can't believe how insanely busy my life is being a working mom of a school aged child and a newborn. It's crazy but so much fun.

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