Some people don't understand

tewinkle27 · April 2015

I feel like some people just don't understand how hard the first trimester can really bed. Just because we're not showing yet doesn't mean we're not growing another human. Ok rant over haha

rmj28 · April 2015

I'm a walking zombie today and people at the store are looking at me like I'm nuts.. I need a sign that says "first trimester, look away."

tewinkle27 · April 2015

Right? I'm tired all the time and I don't think my DH understands he hasn't said anything but I can tell he thinks I'm being lazy

rmj28 · April 2015

I just waited 25 minutes for a sandwich at subway and it made me cry.. My husband is starting to understand. I've slept until almost noon both days this weekend, and he's been surprisingly supportive. I think the fear of miscarriage is second, and excitement is first. One day at a time.

Angelface225 · April 2015

I told DH the other day that I finally understand why mother's have this tone of 'you owe me kid'. It's only been 6 weeks but I feel like total crap and this kid owes me already! LOL

Jellybeanbreeze · April 2015

The worst to me is when I complain and another mom tells me "Oh, this is just the beginning"! Like that's encouraging!

thefithuntress · April 2015

It sucks. It really really really sucks. I'm just happy I have a place where I can say that this is not fun and it's NOT always amazingly magical. Oh, and where the hell is my "pregnancy glow?"

nik6499 · April 2015

I think our 'glow' is just the sheen of sweat the grows when we try to decide if we want to sleep, eat or pee and in what order of urgency

gerblah · April 2015

I honestly believe that the first trimester is the hardest part of pregnancy. You have a lot of the same symptoms/complaints but you get absolutely zero sympathy. And you don't even get the joy of feeling baby move.

mepps · April 2015

I agree! It's nice for us to have a "safe zone" with no judgements where we can complain about the not-so-magical parts of pregnancy!
I have to admit I used to be one of those people that thought pregnancy wasn't hard at the beginning or didn't wear you out until you started showing.... Now I know better!

kellelauren · April 2015

I totally agree!

bkeller34 · April 2015

This is my fourth and so far has been the hardest symptoms wise. Dead tired....constant upset stomach and headaches. And to make things weirder all I want to eat is peanut butter and jelly.

lapitts1102 · April 2015

I can completely relate. I had some early spotting so my DR put me on mostly bed rest. I lay around most of the day bored out of my mind but then when I do get up all I want to do is crawl back in bed.

Erin12382 · April 2015

@bkeller34 This is my 4th also and my 3 pregnancies before this were cake compared to this one.

LeighPA · April 2015

It sucks.

Chichigo · April 2015

The second trimester is the easiest. I'm looking forward to it.

ndreece20 · April 2015

This is my first pregnancy. I can deal with the exhaustion, sore boobs, and the hormones. But the father of my child has decided he doesn't want to talk to me unless he has to. He wants a DNA test! And he won't even tell if he's going to the first appointment. I'm so disappointed in him and in myself. I don't know if I can do this.

Marchmellow2 · April 2015

ndreece20 said:
This is my first pregnancy. I can deal with the exhaustion, sore boobs, and the hormones. But the father of my child has decided he doesn't want to talk to me unless he has to. He wants a DNA test! And he won't even tell if he's going to the first appointment. I'm so disappointed in him and in myself. I don't know if I can do this.

Oh no... I'm so sorry you're going through that. There probably isn't much you can do. I would just give him space for now. Maybe he'll come around..Some men just don't feel it until after baby arrives.

4puddleducks · April 2015

I hate the first trimester. Morning sickness, peeing all the time, vivid dreams, sore boobs, and exhaustion have me dreaming for the second trimester to get here. My first pregnancy was totally different with the exception of the exhaustion.

Taylovesbrad · April 2015

Yeah it is TOUGH. I have never been so tired and constant nausea is the worst. My hub is actually being really supportive thankfully. I have so much more respect for other moms now that I am pregnant. I had NO clue what it was like.

VesperLove · April 2015

I am so TIRED. All the time. I'm not even 5 weeks yet and I'm exhausted. DH seems very confused. He's like, "but we just found out we were pregnant. You're having symptoms already?" What, does he think there is a timetable on when all this is supposed to start? How about the minute you start growing a human? Cut me some slack! I had the day off on Sunday and stayed in bed until noon. I had nothing else I needed to do and was so tired. He came in and said, "what, are you going to stay in bed all day?" I responded with a rousing, "What does it matter to you!?" Grrrr.

tattoomama14 · April 2015

ndreece20 said:
This is my first pregnancy. I can deal with the exhaustion, sore boobs, and the hormones. But the father of my child has decided he doesn't want to talk to me unless he has to. He wants a DNA test! And he won't even tell if he's going to the first appointment. I'm so disappointed in him and in myself. I don't know if I can do this.

That's pretty terrible. Are you married or have you been together long?

mepps · April 2015

I'm a spoiled brat..... I've been so lazy and haven't been cleaning or cooking meals or anything like I used to and my husband just tells me to relax because I've been building a human all day and night ! Gotta love him

amw2133 · April 2015

I hate the "already??" Remark!!! My hubby is amazing and I love him to pieces for it. But a few of my friends who I have told have said "how do you already feel that way you just found out??" So annoying. I just want to look at them and say hey you've never grown a human being so how should you know. Haha

SilverRayn · April 2015

When I get through this for better or worse, there will be a really long public rant about how ridiculous it is that we expect women to be quiet about their pregnancy until it's "certain." Part of me can't help but think that the pressure is coming from society, "We don't want to know about your problems until they're going to result in a healthy baby" as opposed to from mothers. I still haven't told the masses, but I'm telling more and more people every day. This is a huge part of my life right now. The idea that I should keep it secret just in case.... it's a bit ridiculous. It's why I didn't know that miscarriage was so common - because other women kept it secret. It's not *my* failure if we miscarry again. It's not my fiance's failure. Shit happens. And ideally we'd want all of society to be supportive when it does. Not expect people to mourn in quiet because they weren't supposed to share until it was certain.

Lihnlee · April 2015

I am tired all day long. I took two naps today and I could go for another before bed.

mepps · April 2015

I hear you @Lihnlee .. I went to bed at midnight last night, woke up at 1pm today, then went for a nap from 430pm to 8pm.... And I still can't wait for bed time lol

mtownhespes · April 2015

My sister and I are both adopted, so my mom never had a pregnancy last longer than a few weeks. If she says "oh please" one more time I'm gonna slap her.

GWarrior · April 2015

I completely agree with you on the whole "keeping it a secret" thing, my husband and I already decided to tell most of our family and friends because regardless of the outcome we would want them to know, we share our highs and lows and are there for each other through everything so I wouldn't even think not to tell them, I never even knew you were meant to keep it a secret until recently. I've refrained from putting it on Facebook so far but mainly because I'd like to have a picture to post of the first ultrasound. I say share your excitement and joy and pray everything goes well, do what you can to give the baby all the nutrients and care you can give and don't stress about it

fiorip · April 2015

I wish I was glowing, I actually look like crap. My skin is soooooo dry, I've had to change every single beauty product from before I was pregnant

rmj28 · April 2015

I'm pretty sure the glow is sweat..

kunfuzd2 · April 2015

I'm totally miserable!!! I'm 6w6d.

ccox42 · April 2015

Glad I'm not the only one who is having extreme fatigue. Thank goodness my almost two-year-old takes long naps...and lets mommy rest on the couch while he plays. Also, my love/hate relationship with food right now is not fun. I've only thrown up once, but it's pretty much a constant threat. :-/
Praying for relief in the 2nd trimester!

nik6499 · April 2015

I'm not really tired but I seem hellbent on making my butt bigger I have been eating well for a year and now all I want is junk

KelleyS14 · April 2015

I was just asked tonight by a coworker if i was pregnant. She said I have "that glow". Then she said I also look like I've put on a few pounds.... As for being tired, it's awful! My fiancé and I got into an argument the other day and he told me I sleep too much. He basically flat out called me lazy. I not so nicely reminded him that just because I don't look pregnant, doesn't mean my body isn't working overtime right now! I also work 12hr night shifts so even though I sleep a lot, I'm ALWAYS tired, no matter how much I sleep. He later apologized and said that sometimes he forgets I'm pregnant.

Melissadmag · April 2015

Agreed, it's hard enough just staying wake long enough to read this. Actually I think it's nap time now, thanks for the short rant since I didn't fall asleep mid sentence

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