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What are you loving the most about being pregnant? Any "unexpecteds"?

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in June 2015 Moms

I was getting ready for work last night and got to thinking about how much I am loving my teeny tiny bump. I also love how fast my hair and nails are growing.

Something I knew about but somehow it never occured to me as might happen as early as it did was back pain (expected at the end, sure, but definitely not at 8 weeks!). I was so sure that morning sickness was going to be around that I stocked up on saltines and ginger ale even before my BFP, but nope. Didn't happen. I was also waiting for my hair to straighten out (happened to both my mom and grandmother during pregnancy), but nope - it's just gotten curlier.

So, ladies, let's hear it. What are you absolutely loving about being pregnant? Any surprises (good or bad)?

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  • mrsswashbucklemrsswashbuckle member
    I'm loving that there is a baby in my belly and loving that my husband connects by talking to it and touching it. I don't like morning sickness and once that stopped being sick while pregnant. It's miserable.
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  • starkbaby22starkbaby22 member
    No periods is always nice. I also love my hair growing so quickly.

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  • ksimo6ksimo6 member

    There are a lot of things I like about being pregnant but my favorite is the bump.  I can wear fitted shirt without sucking in my mom pudge!

    This pregnancy has been much more ddifficult for me than my last with DD.  I have been a lot sicker, feeling very faint, and have had terrible headaches.  I was sick with DD but I was able to manage.  This little boy has been knocking me on my rear on a regualr basis.  That was a surprise!

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  • flbabychinflbabychin member
    I am loving my teeny bump too, as well as just the feeling of joining into this awesome role of being a FTM. I've been really happy and excited (outside of my hormonal freak-outs). I definitely did not expect that I would start having sleep problems around 8 weeks though! Up every night and trouble getting comfortable...for the next 6 months.
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  • katyertlkatyertl member
    I also love not having to suck in my belly pooch that I've always had but now it's definitely more of a baby bump. I love knowing that I'm going to have a baby that we made ourselves. Everyone in our family and friends group has been having babies and we were getting so jealous.
    I don't like the unexpected cramps, the exhaustion, and anxiety I have about miscarrying. I'm a waitress working lots of hours on my feet and carrying things so I'm nervous that it's gonna harm us. Also nervous about nursing school. I start in a few weeks for a semester then off for summer when baby will arrive then back for one more semester in the fall. Going to be a lot to handle
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  • laurendutchlaurendutch member
    thelittlestbee said:

    Obviously I am obsessed with my growing baby bump. But one of the best things about being pregnant is how it has changed my relationship with my DH for the better. We've always had an awesome relationship, but ever since this pregnancy, he has gone above and beyond to be sweeter and more thoughtful than ever. He talks to my belly and kisses it, makes me dinner, takes care of our cats... it's really the little things that mean so much. I also think it's pretty amazing to look at the person you love and know that you are creating a new life together. To me, it's the greatest, most beautiful feeling in the world. 



    This was my favorite during my first pregnancy. Even better was seeing DH hold his new babies (I had twins). He was so protective of all of us. I don't think I changed a single diaper for the first few weeks.
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  • willowprincesswillowprincess member
    The only thing I like about pregnancy is the baby movement (and not once it starts to hurt). That started this week, so that's pretty awesome. Other than that I don't really like anything about pregnancy.
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  • walshbunniewalshbunnie member
    I'm with @willowprincess‌ and @mamahawk12‌ Other than movement the only thing I love about this pregnancy is that I'm never ever doing it again and our family will be complete when baby arrives in June.
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  • girlymama79girlymama79 member
    I don't much care for being pregnant other than feeling the baby move. But I'm getting a baby out of the deal so I try not to complain too much.
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  • Stormy61Stormy61 member
    I'm looking forward to having a bump that doesn't just make me look pudgy. Right now my tummy just looks bloated :(

    So far nothing is magical about this pregnancy and I just feel gassy and tired and nauseous. Second tri has been better but those round ligament pains are no bueno.

    But I do love that my husband is so excited and I love when he places his hand on my tummy and talks to baby.
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  • elbowpastaelbowpasta member
    I didn't expect my husband to recognize the face of impending vomit...

    We were at his parents house the other day celebrating second-Christmas, when I got THE LOOK. He immediately stood up to make sure the only bathroom was vacated and passed me a glass of water. Oops.
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  • thelittlestbeethelittlestbee member
    sensitivesally said:
    I think I love being pregnant.  I feel so much more calm and at peace with myself and where I'm at in life and how I feel about my body.  Part of it is I think when we were TTGP, I had some pretty deep-seated fears about not being able to have a baby, not only because of my age, but also because I had never tried before and never had any pregnancy scares.  But I think part of it is my body is for some reason loving the pregnancy hormones.  I wish I always felt like this!

    I also love how thoughtful and caring my husband has been, even more so than usual, as well as my family and friends and coworkers.  I'm in a good place right now, and I definitely don't take that for granted!
    Same here... Having never tried before, for years I was nervous that when the time came I wouldn't be able to get pregnant. I have also seen a big change in the way the people closest to me treat me. It's not necessarily that they treat me "better", but they do seem to be more thoughtful. 
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  • crikit83crikit83 member
    I got hit with a ton of symptoms, so physically being pregnant has been sort of terrible. My body's bad at being pregnant, so I'm definitely jealous of my friends that were just all glowy and breezed through it.

    Seeing how excited DH is about it has been pretty fantastic though. And I'm also SUPER in love with the end result, having a cool little person in our house.
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  • Kathjnr22Kathjnr22 member
    I'm loving the little bump I have - constantly have my hand on it whenever I can! But this pregnancy malark is tough... the insomnia and cramping during the first two months came as a surprise... the tiredness is also relentless - 16 wks but still wiped! Loving dh husbands interaction though - downloaded an app so he "knows what's going on".... plus the tlc I get from him - most of the time - he's just more caring. Especially love seeing his reaction at the couple of scans we have had.

    All in all - it's tougher than I expected this early on.... which scares me a bit!lol
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  • leenziepopsleenziepops member
    I love everything about it so far. Top two things would be watching the ultrasound screen and seeing the tiny human growing in me & the huge burst of love between me and DH. I never knew we could fall in love more
    The unexpected and i apologize for this ladies but I'm surprised how easy it has been so far. I barely have any symptoms worth complaining about. *knock on wood

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    I'll be a cheap date to get drunk in June..... I miss you wine.
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  • aj1327aj1327 member
    I love not worrying about sucking in my belly and I'm loving my bump! I'm also enjoying the fact that my nails seem to be unbreakable!

    I'm surprised at the exhaustion-I wasn't prepared to be so tired! Luckily, my husband is giving awesome back rubs and helping me a ton!
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  • thursdaychickthursdaychick member
    All my life my mom told me how much she LOVED being pregnant, so I was soooo excited about being pregnant- I thought it would be the best 9 months ever!

    But it has been really hard for me. I am always sick, horrible headaches, really weak...and the ANXIETY. After two loses I can't let go of the anxiety that something could go wrong, even though I know I am having a healthy pregnancy.

    But I love the idea that I will have a little baby soon, and I do love my bump ( for the most part), and I can't wait till I can feel the baby move all of the time! Oh, and love hearing the heartbeat :)

    I don't care if I am miserable for the next 5 months, as long as I have a healthy little baby!
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  • matiekaematiekae member

    I love talking to MH about our future and discussing baby names... I'm kind of sad we've decided on them already haha.

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    matiekae said:

    I love talking to MH about our future and discussing baby names... I'm kind of sad we've decided on them already haha.

    We had names figured out a good two years ago and I feel the same! I wanted to go through a slightly longer process but we were quite decisive which I guess is a good thing. 

    ETA: Also good to know that 2 years later we still love the names we picked

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  • MCRM14MCRM14 member
    I agree with all you pps loving my teeny bump! But as some have said as well is growing closer with my husband. At night he will talk to my stomach and tell the baby he loves it and has been so supportive will rub lotion on my belly and back for me when I can reach the itchy spots
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  • elizab14elizab14 member
    I am suprised at how great having sex feels. Like, for real.
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  • SJ1604SJ1604 member
    elizab14 said:

    I am suprised at how great having sex feels. Like, for real.

    I am so jealous!
    Ever since...maybe around week 5...my sex drive has been GONE! I used to be the one out of us that had the crazy sex drive and now....nada.

    I am praying it will kick in again soon because I feel so bad for my man lol
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  • elizab14elizab14 member
    edited January 2015


    @SJ1604‌ I don't have a huge sex drive and with all the nausea, still really don't. But when I do start kissing my hubs, the hormones have just brightened everything! It all feels so good.
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  • Bobbie1227Bobbie1227 member
    I am absolutely loving how involved my boyfriend is in everything with this pregnancy and how he tears up hearing the heartbeat. We did not know if we would ever have children together(I have three ranging in age from 16 to 21 from previous relationships) especially after a first trimester loss earlier this year. It really is a completely different experience with a man who is involved.
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