What Will You Miss Most?

brittanispears · July 2015

Hi, Ladies! I don't think I've seen a post about this so forgive me if it's a repeat. We've all had our ups and downs throughout our pregnancies, some more than others. But in spite of the aches, pains, and morning sickness, what will you miss most?

I'll miss feeling her do somersaults in my abdomen and poking back when I touch her. I'll also miss the preferential treatment I received (expectant mother parking, people offering to carry things for me).

Thunda88 · July 2015

Although I am going to miss feeling my little man move around, I can't wait to have him in my arms

brittanispears · July 2015

BrooklynBroussard said:

I think I'll miss everyone thinking I'm cute and smiling at me just because I'm pregnant. My husband is totally obsessed with pregnant me, and cannot stop calling me cute. I'll miss that when my tummy is flat again!

My husband is the same way! Lol. He tells me I'm sexy pregnant even though I feel like a blob.

Birdee212 · July 2015

I'll miss not having to suck in my stomach. It's been quite marvelous being able to let it all hang out.

komorebi · July 2015

Nothing. I'm so done. Lol. Just kidding. I'll miss the feeling of this just being my baby. Even though it's hard having this human inside and taking up all my space it's such a special time that is never the same once they're out. But I'm seriously done making babies, growing babies and pushing babies out. I'm ready for the neuter commuter big time!

shannond21228 · July 2015

I'll miss the kicks. Also our twins are so intrigued by the baby in mommy's belly and giving kisses and tickling the baby (my belly button). It's the cutest.

brandypinky22 · July 2015

I will miss bring able to use my pregnancy as a reason not to commit to doing something. Like events with lots of drinking or outside in the heat that I don't want to go to and have a good reason right now.

komorebi · July 2015

shannond21228 said:
I'll miss the kicks. Also our twins are so intrigued by the baby in mommy's belly and giving kisses and tickling the baby (my belly button). It's the cutest.

That's the best. My four yo is the most interested and has some hilarious commentary. She has so many thoughts about how he eats, breathes, how he's coming out. I laugh so much when she gets going.

bbiutmcph · July 2015

I have been very nostalgic lately because this is my last pregnancy. So this week I have been thinking about how I will miss it all. Yesterday I was sad that next summer when I am a sweaty mess it won't be as "cute" as now because I won't be pregnant. At least now everyone is like "oh poor you pregnant thing you must be hot with this weather." Next summer I'll just be another sweaty person that has frazzled hair, sweat running down my cheek and am cranky from the heat and dragging three kids around.

rue:D · July 2015

Being able to eat whatever I want and sleep however much I want without judgment!!

kindlycrystal · July 2015

The kicks, most definitely. I love to just sit and feel him move. And the extra courtesy from others is nice.

cmjn94 · July 2015

Baby kicks. And being allowed to take it easy.

curfam4 · July 2015

The baby kicks and the extra attention. I love love love the kicks, and will miss them when baby is here. And I love the extra attention I get from my DH.

Rikki_5 · July 2015

I agree I will miss the feeling of baby moving around inside me..it's such an amazing feeling, something I can't quite explain. I will also miss justifying my nighttime ice cream habit. right now i'm on a butter pecan kick..lol. Also, I've been watching a lot of teen mom 2 which will probably have to stop lol

babymazzei · July 2015

The boobs and how fast my hair is growing (on my head). Also, how I feel like our little girl can't get into any danger while she's on the inside.

- Future Helicopter Parent

LansL · July 2015

Having an excuse to not do anything I don't fancy doing.... Feeling her movement in my tummy although I can't wait to hold her. Having an excuse to have a sticky-out-tummy.....

Oh and all the 'you are looking so well' comments....

taralohse · July 2015

I'll miss a few things!

- My amazing hair. I'm going to stay on prenatals for the rest of my life.

- Feeling the baby in my belly. We will never be closer than we are right now and you are NEVER alone!

- Overall feeling of "health." I am so aware of what is going into my body and I can definitely feel the positive benefits of it.

brittanispears · July 2015

Rikki_5 said:

I agree I will miss the feeling of baby moving around inside me..it's such an amazing feeling, something I can't quite explain. I will also miss justifying my nighttime ice cream habit. right now i'm on a butter pecan kick..lol. Also, I've been watching a lot of teen mom 2 which will probably have to stop lol

Butter Pecan is THE BEST ice cream flavor, EVER! I was daydreaming about getting home to eat some, yesterday.

carlymarie021 · July 2015

I agree with @BrooklynBroussard

Il miss the awe you look so cute comments. Haha

Also il miss feeling him move and kick. It's a such a joyful feeling.

Krysta6 · July 2015

I'll miss the being in love with my expanding belly. I always used to have a hard time with body image but this really put things into perspective. I'm also going to miss the naps and snacks with no apologies and my husband always telling me I've never looked more beautiful. Finally the secret kicks when I'm out in the world it feels like our little secret.

DeeGreer · July 2015

I'll miss the overwhelming sense of joy I feel when he moves when he hears his dad's voice. I get teary-eyed every time it happens. I'll also miss my nails lol vain but they're so healthy now!

ashfen426 · July 2015

shannond21228 said:
I'll miss the kicks. Also our twins are so intrigued by the baby in mommy's belly and giving kisses and tickling the baby (my belly button). It's the cutest.

My twins do the same thing! They call my belly button "baby Sawyer" and give him kisses all the time

It melts my heart!

carlymarie021 · July 2015

If I start crying again today it's October '15 moms faultsss %-(

bgriest · July 2015

I'll miss the baby kicks and people giving up their seat on the subway for me. Lol. I'll miss constantly being told how cute I am.

Other than that, there's not much else. There hasn't really been very many perks for me or much that I'll miss.

I eat the same as pre-pregnancy (so barely at all lol) and I still sleep the same hours and try to keep up with everyone.

kfry22 · July 2015

I'll miss 9 months of having no period.

wifething2013 · July 2015

feeling little miss sunshine wiggle in my tummy. And even though i had a really rough first 20 weeks with sickness and bloodpressurw issues... Now i feel really energized and have been very active! I feel healthy and beautiful and like my body is so powerful! I will miss the icecream that i have been eating without guilt because baby needs it

haha i really have loved being pregnant.

morganabyrd · July 2015

Maybe I'm the only one, but I feel like I'm still so incredibly far from my EDD that thinking about missing pregnancy is way off my radar.

I do like that it is more acceptable for me to not wear pants when I'm at home, though.

swcm · July 2015

I will miss this special time just between my husband and I. He is so excited when he gets to feel the baby kick. Anticipating everything together is so special and magical. I'm sure once the baby arrives I will totally melt seeing him hold our little one for the first time!

michellelynn6 · July 2015

I'll miss the freedom of justifying everything I want to eat (currently obsessed with gelato, pancakes and bacon, and mozzarella sticks from Red Robin)! I'll also miss the reassurance when I think "Oh I haven't felt you kick much today" and every single time I think it, he will kick, right on cue. Then he won't stop because he's obnoxious already!!

I wish I could say I'll miss the boobs, but going from a 32B to a 34E really turned my boobs into droop monsters and finding bras is nearly impossible. When I do hitch these bad boys up into an over the shoulder boulder holder, they look great... but feel awful lol. I miss my old boobs, mostly.

DeeGreer · July 2015

@morganabyrd girl! As soon as I get home it's baggy shirt, boy cut undies and NO SHAME! pants feel like a prison at this point!

kfry22 · July 2015

I have a second one. I'll miss my husband asking me every day, "how's my boy doing today?" I don't know why I find that cuter than his belly rubs and kisses but I do.

jenspeake · July 2015

I agree with PP's! I never got told I looked cute on a daily basis and everyone always worrying about me! I will also miss being able to wear tight shirts and not care!

jenn2132 · July 2015

This is my last baby so I'll miss..

- baby kicks, it being acceptable to wear yoga pants everywhere, no period and big belly days!

OperaSingerMommy · July 2015

I will absolutely miss the extra 300 calories a day.

I'll also miss having an instant connection with other women who are pregnant or new moms. I loving running into a pregnant stranger and talking about how far along we are/symptoms/etc. Those conversations make me smile every time like we're all going through it together!

gograce · July 2015

I'll miss feeling Baby kick me against the bed as soon as I'm falling asleep.

leighann1 · July 2015

I'm going to miss my prenatal yoga class. I have enjoyed slowing down my workout routine and focusing on listening to my body. Hoping to keep that up in different forms after baby.

I'm also going to miss the planning/prepping/organizing stage. I have had so much fun getting nursery ready for baby! It's started a bit of an organizing/updating revolution in our house.

abbythebigdiehl · July 2015

I'll miss having the baby with me all the time. I am already dreading leaving the baby at home or at daycare. I am so lucky to be with baby all day and all night. Soon the baby will be apart from me and I'll have to share holding them! So sad.

Sbrouwer0706 · July 2015

There is so much I will miss! I will miss always having baby with me. Especially during bad days at work. It makes me feel better just knowing that baby is there and is much more important than any stuff I am dealing with at work.

I will also miss my big belly. I love it. I will miss the kicks and the feeling of getting to know baby's personality while he or she is still developing in there.

zetlopez · July 2015

Same as pp. I'll miss feeling him kick and never feeling alone. I'll also miss the excuse to have a nice big belly. I have body image issues and feel like I'm expected to look perfect ie have a flat stomach.

michellet78 · July 2015

I'm gonna miss feeling her move and kick. And the attention I get from DB

stephiesheldork · July 2015

This probably sound very selfish, but I'll miss being the only person my baby knows. Of course, I'll always be his mommy and he will always need me. He just won't need me as much as he does right now.. If that even makes sense.

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