Do you enjoy being pregnant?

wolowizard · January 2015

I don't hate it. I don't love it. I've had an easy pregnancy so far which I am really grateful for, but there are things I'm not a fan of and then there are things that I love about it. But I still can't wait to have an outside baby that I can hold and watch my husband love on.

alexis95 · January 2015

JJBoden said:
The only part of the baby moving that can annoy me is when baby get the hick ups. Hasn't happened yet with this one but my last one got them all the time.. Pretty annoying.. Ok and kicking my bladder wasn't much fun either. So far this little guy hasn't bothered me with his movements.

Ugh the hiccups. My LO is always in the weirdest positions when he gets them too. I mean I'm glad he's doing okay in there but whenever he gets hiccups they last such a long time!

Cliffhaven · January 2015

Hate it. Everything about it (except the baby at the end). Even the boobs. I currently hate my boobs.

n0soup4u · January 2015

There are certain things I enjoy like my boobs getting bigger and watching my belly grow. I also enjoy her kicks and the movement. Since my BFP I have felt sort of in a daze and not myself. I do not enjoy the weight gain as I have always been one to be conscious about my weight. I am a short person so every pound I gain it shows. The leaky boobs, heartburn and peeing every hour I can certainly do without as well. I have to be thankful that I do not have any major concerns or health risks with the pregnancy.

specialsn0wflake · January 2015

I do love it. Not every moment, but I love it in general. My first pregnancy was difficult and I was high risk. I gained a ton of weight, had GD, and was just miserable the whole time.

However, this pregnancy has been super easy. Sure, there's some unpleasant parts but I've loved every minute of it and as far as I know (had to reschedule the 3hr test) I'm GD free this time!

redneckmomma25 · January 2015

I'm indifferent. My first pregnancy was much easier. This one is just physically harder. I'm not used to asking for help and I need more help. I can't do as much physically as I am used to.

tirola · January 2015

BMHaralson01 said:
Being a FTM I definitely thought my pregnancy would be a lot harder, but aside from sciatic nerve pain and some reflux, everything has been very good. The biggest struggle for me has been body image. I am really overweight, and was doing real well with losing the weight when we found out we were expecting. Since then, I haven't done well at keeping it under control. It is very difficult to see photos of myself and see how big I am. I just keep reminding myself that my baby is healthy and that is all that matters.

I'm definitely having issues with the body image thing too. I've always been overweight. Before getting pregnant I had been busting my butt to eat healthy and exercise. I was down about 85 pounds. Then I got pregnant and started gaining it back. I know that obviously, you're going to gain weight when pregnant but I still have a hard time with that sometimes. It's tough psychologically!

AmCheri · January 2015

I enjoy some moments and really don't enjoy others. Overall, the first pregnancy was easier. I'm grateful that I get to experience any of it, but that certainly doesn't mean I love every second.

Ginja85 · January 2015

I want to be like the pregnant Barbie I had when I was a kid, pop open the stomach & remove the baby.... I'm tired of being tired, getting kicked, vomiting & feeling fat & gross all the time. I'm at the point where I'm counting days til my due date. Most certainly in the one and done camp.

mombod · January 2015

This is my first pregnancy and so far it's been very easy. I feel so excited and happy so so far I love it. Not every minute but overall. That being said third trimester starts tomorrow and I'm starting to feel BIG!
Only wish I had waited as long as possible to tell people bc I dislike the comments and being treated like I'm fragile.

VeggieFan · January 2015

I love it! Maybe not all of it all of the time, but in general, over all, yes!

mommybelanova · January 2015

At first I hated it cause I was really sick, and hated not being able to lift and move like I could before.. Then between the morning sickness stopping, my boyfriend becoming accustomed to rubbing my feet, always offering to carry things for me, and these great new boobs I've got, I can't say I mind !

mfouillard · January 2015

This is my 3rd pregnancy and I absolutely love being pregnant. Feeling baby move and just knowing there is a precious little being in there makes me so happy! There is one thing I dislike and that would be my awf awful heartburn. Go away:)

mrsgunsta · January 2015

I have a love/hate. I love feeling her kick and move and I love how my DH dotes on me. It's fun that so many people are excited for our LO, especially as a PGAL.

Hoooowwweeeverrrrr, constant heartburn, pregnancy carpel tunnel, 3 UTIs and an overall feeling of just not feeling myself is getting to me. I am counting down already and still have 13 weeks to go.

kjones115 · January 2015

I was actually asked this question earlier today! I'm a FTM and due 4/9/15. I definitely don't hate being pregnant but I don't love it either. It's been a relatively easy pregnancy so far…zero nausea in the first trimester but I did have some very crippling headaches. My biggest complaint was that constant fear of something bad happening. We got pregnant super easy and I kept thinking there has to be a catch. Thankfully baby is healthy and I'm guessing happy. Second trimester has also been rather easy too. I'm having a harder time sleeping but it's still not terrible. My lower back aches but it's still manageable. I'm a little leery about the third trimester and all the extra weight and strain I'll be putting on my body. I'm only 5' so it'll be interesting. Overall it's totally worth it though.

mhickey426 · January 2015

It has its nice moments but I am not one who enjoys it. My first pregnancy was more "enjoyable" but this one has been hard since day one! I definitely do not want my little one to come before she is ready but OMG I need this to be over! I am done after this one. everyone says that I will have more even my dh but I dont think I can do this again.

Stephmichellep · January 2015

tiffrnanny said:

Being a FTM I definitely thought my pregnancy would be a lot harder, but aside from sciatic nerve pain and some reflux, everything has been very good. The biggest struggle for me has been body image. I am really overweight, and was doing real well with losing the weight when we found out we were expecting. Since then, I haven't done well at keeping it under control. It is very difficult to see photos of myself and see how big I am. I just keep reminding myself that my baby is healthy and that is all that matters.
I'm definitely having issues with the body image thing too. I've always been overweight. Before getting pregnant I had been busting my butt to eat healthy and exercise. I was down about 85 pounds. Then I got pregnant and started gaining it back. I know that obviously, you're going to gain weight when pregnant but I still have a hard time with that sometimes. It's tough psychologically!

I'm with both you ladies in this boat. I was down 60 lbs which I think is the only reason we got pregnant after years of no luck. I still had about 75-100 lbs to go before I would even be considered in a "healthy" weight zone. I had to stop that after the BFP. I'm obviously super happy to be pregnant, we've been wanting it for along time and I've been fortunate that I haven't gained a lot back, but still it's hard to adjust to watching the numbers go back up. I'm just doing my best to try and stay somewhat active because I don't want to feel like I'm starting all the way over after baby is here. That's the hardest part!

redheaded14 · January 2015

So far I love it.

jborgia · January 2015

I actually really enjoy it. Love feeling the movements!

travelnut11 · January 2015

I'm not sure pregnancy itself is what I dislike but rather all of the restrictions. I need a beer in a bad way, miss unlimited amounts of caffeinated coffee and hate the feeling of "oops, did I just give my kid listeria because I forgot and ate something on the hit list?"

I guess I'd say I'm neutral...don't hate, don't love but will be really happy when the baby finally arrives. 40 weeks is a long time!

littlemissluc · January 2015

First four months were hell for me but now I'm loving it!

Blergbot · January 2015

Oddly enough, I have only just started enjoying it. The first month and a half I was pretty happy/excited, but then ms kicked in. I haven't had it that bad, but I do still have the occasional bout of it. The worst part was probably the back pain about 1/3 of the way through my 2nd tri. But after seeing the chiro three times now, that is feeling better. I only puke about once every two weeks or so. And my bump just looks so darn cute. Sure, the heartburn sucks, but other than that I'm feeling pretty good right now.

yarnymommy · January 2015

This time around, I'm not a very chipper pregnant lady. With my son, everything was new which comes with lots of excitement and firsts. I also didn't have any children yet, so I focused a LOT on everything that was happening and felt completely connected to the little guy.

This time around with twins, things are happening so rapidly with my size that I'm uncomfortable most of the time. At my 23 week appointment, I already measured 32 weeks. With that rapid growth and the fact that I'm short (5'4"), there isn't much room, so I feel very "full" and "tight" everywhere. With a 3 year old, I'm not able to focus as much on the babies like I did with him, and thus I don't feel as connected to them as I did to him. I've heard this isn't uncommon for subsequent pregnancies. Add to that it took me a while to warm up to the idea of having twins, and there you have it.

I'm completely excited for the girls now, it took me a while to get there though. At least at this point, when the aches and pains start to overwhelm me, I at least reflect on the excitement of having GIRLS!

Annoid619 · January 2015

As I sit in Steak n' Shake by myself gorging chili-cheese fries, I'm in heaven; but the other 95% of the time I don't have food in my mouth, I'm miserable (slight exaggeration). I have not enjoyed this pregnancy except the baby movement. I've been lucky enough to feel her since 15 weeks. However, shit is getting real and this little girl will be here in 14 weeks. I'm in no rush to get to the finish line. I'm scared as I have no clue what to do. I ordered about 5 baby books this weekend.

Thea11 · January 2015

Because it was hard for us to get pregnant, I really appreciate just being pregnant. I love this stage where I have a nice bump, and can feel the baby moving and see my tummy wiggling around. However, I really miss drinking, and going for long runs, and with a toddler it's much harder to just be pregnant. So I guess there are good points and bad points.

lilann2011 · January 2015

I def loved my first pregnancy more than this one. Not so much how it's going but how I am feeling.
It's harder already having a little one and my first one I just always felt so little and cute, this time around lets just say I DO NOT feel that way lol I have gained more weight and my clothes just don't fit me the same.
I felt much more cute and put together first time around this time I'm just hanging on till the end

OliveMom3 · January 2015

I love it. But only because I have had easy pregnancies. My only real symptom aside from normal weight gain is heartburn and I have it well controlled with Zantac.
Last time my third tri was in the heat of the summer and I was incredibly swollen from water retention and that wasn't fun but I'm hoping it won't be as bad since my third tri this time is in cooler months. By this time last pregnancy I had to have my rings cut off and now I can still easily take them on and off.
I had quite a bit of insomnia towards the end as well but unthinking was related to being a ftm. I feel a bit more confident in knowing what to expect this go around.

khan08 · January 2015

I love it! Except maybe the five bathroom breaks I took yesterday within a 2 hour time

love the movement, the positive energy, and the way my husband looks at me!!

jk3610 · January 2015

I obviously don't love every single symptom. (I would love to not be so congested and be able to sleep comfortably). But all that aside I have really enjoyed the journey!

longshotlove · January 2015

It's been a bit of both for me, and I feel so guilty saying so.

This was a VERY unexpected and unplanned baby for us. We were decidedly "no kids, ever, period." Somehow this little guy got past TWO forms of birth control (Vasectomy + IUD). It was so, so very rocky emotionally for me, almost destroyed my relationship, and it was SO hard for me to get to a point where I felt I could say I was excited/happy. Now that the constant fights over having him have subsided and I can feel him and I'm preparing, I'm finally feeling great.

Physically I've had nothing whatsoever to complain about. Zero morning sickness, nothing feels too different. I'm just.. round.

I feel so bad feeling this way though, when I know how many of you struggled to get here, stay here, or are just trying to get through. Nothing but love to you mamas!

JJBoden · January 2015

@longshotlove‌ don't feel bad about being honest. I can see how it's a HUGE life change when you weren't planning on it.. And had lots to prevent pregnancy even! I know I'd be in shock. I get pregnant by breathing air it seems, I too feel bad for those who struggle to get pregnant. We all have our own struggles though. Best of luck mama. I bet your baby steals your heart sooner than you think

edit: typo

leschmidt6912 · January 2015

I have a love/hate relationship with pregnancy. I absolutely love knowing that I am growing a person who has the potential to cure cancer or become the next Mozart or Picasso. I love feeling the baby move inside me and I love the way DH looks at me like I am the most amazing woman in the world. I HATE morning sickness that I have until at least 22 weeks every time, how tired my pregnancy Anemia makes me and I hate getting Thrombocytopenia( severly low blood platelets) that could lead to possible hemmoraging every time. But of course the end result is always worth it!!!

xuxachi · January 2015

I hate it, we seriously questioned having another b/c I didn't want to be pregnant again. But it's temporary and it's all about the end product, so I try to ignore the unpleasantness as much as I can.

yellowdaisies84 · January 2015

My experience of pregnancy during first trimester was full of unpleasant issues- you know the typical symptoms- severe fatigue, morning sickness (& evening sickness) and some vomiting and it was hard.

But once I headed into second trimester I was happy! Pregnancy did get better!

pittelk · January 2015

I am enjoying being pregnant, my only problem is insane itchiness. But considering I've had no morning sickness, nausea, or major back pain I'd say baby is being pretty nice to his mama!

allison266 · January 2015

I am experiencing pregnancy along with SIX of my girlfriends. I think that is a big part of why I am enjoying it so much. The 1st tri was rough but it's really a distant memory now. I am trying to make the most of this energy before it leaves as I enter the 3rd tri this week! Ask me if I enjoy it two months from now I'll probably have a different answer

SMFB · January 2015

I enjoyed being pregnant with ds at 26 better but this one at 36 is not that bad. Especially now that I feel her move so much.

kohlsmommie22 · January 2015

Yes and no. I enjoy being pregnant and talking to people about him and what's going on with my body because its all such a new and different experience. And I enjoy watching my body change and feeling and seeing him move around and letting others do the same. BUT I am so small, I am only 5'0" and I lost most of my weight during the first 4 months due to the intense morning sickness (another not so wonderful thing about being pregnant) and he is so big. I look at friends I have who are pregnant and almost due and my stomach is bigger than theirs and I still have 3 months to go! I was 8 lbs 6 oz when I was born and I was early and my dad was 10 lbs when he was born, so its apparently a genetic thing, but being so small and carrying so big is taking a huge toll on my back! I'm in serious pain most of the time no matter if I'm laying or sitting or standing. I hate hate hate this part of being pregnant and it definitely makes me wish it was over and he was here already!

amandamarie2 · January 2015

Overall, I would say yes I enjoy being pregnant. I'm so excited about this little one and have felt really good about myself and what my body is doing (a welcome surprise since I thought I would hate the weight gain after struggling with body image so much when I was a teenager). But sometimes, I miss feeling like myself (as in, not having a hard time putting on boots) and the aches can be difficult. The good outweighs the bad for me by a lot.

kohlsmommie22 · January 2015

Haha yes @mrsjack53‌ Swamp crotch I could definitely do without!

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