What's your favorite thing about being pregnant so far?

JennyS86 · January 2016

For me - I am just now able to eat off of my bump when I lay in bed!! (Isn't laziness a 2nd tri symptom?!)

...and of course seeing the baby on ultrasound and feeling him/her move.

doozer1345 · January 2016

Knowing it's not going to last forever and a beautiful baby is at the end haha.

People (close to me) are more inclined to offer back rubs, DD talking to my belly and blowing raspberries on my belly, the realization that my body does all this miraculous stuff on its own without effort from me, and I love doing maternity photo shoots (mine isn't for a couple more months but I'm excited)! I also love feeling her wiggle and move in my belly. She's starting to react to certain voices (mostly DD) which is amazing.

Jparke2 · January 2016

I'm finding pregnancy to be a lot less enjoyable than I thought I would! But I have to say, feeling movements and then for the past couple weeks feeling strong kicks has been pretty amazing!

JennyS86 · January 2016

Alright ladies, I agree that pregnancy is my least favorite part of the family-building process - but I was looking/hoping for some positive energy!! haha

Pascal86 · January 2016

I like having my little buddy with me everywhere I go, especially when she starts flipping around and giving me little kicks! I also like how it's an instant-bonding topic for any other woman who has had a baby, I've learned so much about the other women in my life and their experiences since I've been pregnant!

dsmith211 · January 2016

Definitely feeling the movement is number 1. I'm also loving planning out their room. I like to sit around too and think of what our LO is going to be like once she gets here.

ktous720 · January 2016

Feeling her moving around is pretty awesome... but lets be honest... I haven't had to scoop cat litter since AUGUST!! THAT is the BEST!!

Merciel · January 2016

My favorite part is how excited and happy all the future grandparents are. I never imagined they'd be so thrilled but it's been a nice surprise.

It's also nice that I don't have to make excuses for ordering my steaks medium-well or hamburgers well done, too. I have always hated rare meat but there's such a thing about "omg you're ruining it with overcooking!!" that I always feel a little self-conscious about disliking the taste of blood in my food. But now? Point to the bump, instant excuse, no questions asked.

tammyn1231 · January 2016

my favorite thing is FINALLY feeling my baby move! Also the wonderful comments ."WOW you are glowing" i love it hahaha (:

camillaandcarson · January 2016

Kicks. And the thought that my baby will be here in the spring. I am SO excited!

dshannah · January 2016

Discovering maternity clothes. I am never going back.

NinnyJean · January 2016

I've loved every part so far, mainly because I had a really easy first tri. But I've loved watching my bump grow and realizing that there's actually a growing baby inside me, it still seems surreal sometimes. Also feeling movement has been amazing!

yogahh · January 2016

dshannah said:
Discovering maternity clothes. I am never going back.

I never want to wear jeans with a button and zipper ever again! I actually feel sexy and powerful when I put on maternity clothes. Odd I know!

Since my pregnancy has been really easy to this point, I have to say I like the whole process. But mainly I love daydreaming about the little girl I'll get to hold in 4 months. Feeling her flutters. Calling her by name. Buying sweet little things for her. And eating all the things!!

kbrands7 · January 2016

I love the movement and how cute DS is with the baby bump (now that he's not sitting on it).

AnastasiaBeaverhausen09 · January 2016

I like wearing maternity pants and strangers doing nice things for me!

balamama · January 2016

Definitely feeling his kicks and flips in there - and he's been giving me some pretty strong kicks already (22 weeks)! Oh and people telling me I'm glowing and looking beautiful doesn't hurt

whether or not they really mean it ha!

kp90 · January 2016

Feeling movement, having an excuse to be eating 24/7, watching my bump grow and when SO kisses and rubs my bump, when we talk about her and plan things for her (LO), comfy maternity clothes, there are tons of things I love about being pregnant!

Bluejay3030 · January 2016

Yep, maternity pants. After DD was born, I wore maternity pants long after it stopped being necessary, because buttons are evil.

laurenmdrn16 · January 2016

I will echo a lot of PPs and say the movement and not buttoning pants anymore. After my son was born, I was so reluctant to give up the awesomeness that is maternity jeans. I tried buttoning jeans a couple of times in the last 2 years, but it just made me ragey so I am fully embracing the comfort of slip on jeans!

Edited because I am a spazz

Bltbear82 · January 2016

I love feeling the kicks! And I feel like my hair is way better, but dreading the hair loss again.

And to everyone who loves maternity jeans, I pretty much exclusively wore jeggings after DS was born and they're virtually the same thing as low panel maternity jeans. I hate pants but lived in them because I could still feel put together but also crawl around and play.

PYLWhammy · January 2016

dshannah said:
Discovering maternity clothes. I am never going back.

Ohhh my god yes! I'm at work right now wearing dress pants that are really just glorified leggings.. Soooo comfortable!

Not having to go near the cat litter for 9 months is a plus too!

hellogoodbye2 · January 2016

Favorite thing about being pregnant? That it'll all be over in 4ish months. Don't get me wrong, I'm extremely grateful that we get to grow our family, but my immune system has been shot this pregnancy. I'm over all the little colds I've had. My summer pregnancy was much more enjoyable. I know for a fact once this baby is born I'm going to be extremely sad that I'm not pregnant (that's how I felt right after birth last time), but for now I'm a little grouchy lol.

KidShrink · January 2016

I love my bump! I worked quite hard for it (TTC for 2 years, 2 surgeries and many rounds of fertility treatments), and I think it looks awesome, despite the scars. And DH thinks it's the most beautiful thing ever, so that helps.

I also love feeling more and more kicks, especially when DH gets to feel and see them too (we started seeing some kicks yesterday, that was awesome!).

And I love all the shopping (furniture, accessories, clothes, etc.). We've decided against having a baby shower, and my parents have been telling me to stop buying stuff or there would be nothing for people to buy. Oh well!

businessmama · January 2016

I haven't had any really big cravings, but when I said I wanted a sweet tea the other day, my husband jumped up and offered to run out to go pick it up at my favorite place. It was sweet.

Also, just my DH talking about the kind of father he wants to be. We always talked about it before, but it is so much more real when he talks about his son, and how he wants to make sure he teaches him life lessons.

yogahh · January 2016

KidShrink said:

I love my bump! I worked quite hard for it (TTC for 2 years, 2 surgeries and many rounds of fertility treatments), and I think it looks awesome, despite the scars. And DH thinks it's the most beautiful thing ever, so that helps. I also love feeling more and more kicks, especially when DH gets to feel and see them too (we started seeing some kicks yesterday, that was awesome!). And I love all the shopping (furniture, accessories, clothes, etc.). We've decided against having a baby shower, and my parents have been telling me to stop buying stuff or there would be nothing for people to buy. Oh well!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!!

vinerie · January 2016

I hate to be a wet blanket, but I will say knowing that it will be over in May. Nothing has been particularly pleasurable for me. Well, I take that back. My skin is so clear and fresh looking. That's been pretty awesome. I've got an anterior placenta, which apparently means I will feel movement later. 22 weeks and I can't say I've felt a definitive kick, yet. So unlike PP, I don't have that little joy. I mean, it's not terrible or anything, but it's been a series of challenges: Being tired, getting bad headaches, having to buy new clothes that fit, finding a comfortable sleeping position, etc.

kitandcat · January 2016

I have definitely had some rough moments so far... BUT I have still loved all of it. It's crazy to be worried and anxious and nervous and then see your little one moving around in that ultrasound, safe and sound

- it's beautiful! I haven't felt any movement yet but I can't wait until I do!! That will be amazing!

One of the BEST things for sure is how nice the general public is to me HAHA... I get smiles everywhere I go and people are so polite and friendly and nice! I love it!!

Also.. nursery planning - anyone else loving every moment of it !!??

JennyS86 · January 2016

hellogoodbye2 I am surprised to hear you liked being pregnant in the summer better - only because I am always hot and I think I would be miserable and sweaty!
I agree and echo "4 more months!" My reasoning has to do with the preterm delivery of my twins - so the 4 more months goal is my mantra! Dec to May felt so much longer than "4 more months!"

TXmamatobe · January 2016

My favorite thing so far is just feeling a little more clued in than in my first pregnancy. I still worry but I don't feel completely overwhelmed by not knowing what to expect or feeling like I won't know how to be a good mom. It really is a relief. Of course the baby moving around is awesome and I love how sweet my DD is about the baby on the way - all the feels about seeing her meet baby #2.

southerngirlgetsfit · January 2016

A few weeks ago I would've said NOTHING lol...I've been pretty miserable all 22 weeks. But now that baby is finally kicking, it makes all the misery worth it. So that's definitely my favorite!

Charla1224 · January 2016

Ummmm honestly?? (Slight TMI warning) The sex. The orgasams. Seriously.
I had no sex drive at all the first trimester but somewhere right before 20 weeks things changed. We had a good sex life before but pregnant sex life is GREAT!

jessiedee13 · January 2016

Favorite thing about being pregnant... 3rd baby...1st bump! Idk how I carried my first to 40 weeks and 2nd to 39 weeks without ever having a bump is beyond me, but I am so excited to actually have one this time! Not to mention I'm not as sick at all, with my 1st 2 I didn't stop puking until 20+ weeks and ended up dehydrated, in the hospital on every anti nausea meds known to man. This time...nothing. just a little gagging here and there. I can function. And it's awesome

I finally understand how people can enjoy the process, not just the end result!

khochanadel · January 2016

Always having people give up their seats for me! I don't even have to get to meetings on time anymore (but I still do, unless I discover I have to pee on the way there).

People always offering me food. I think my bump is pretty cute too.

Myzticsunshine · January 2016

The first time around I think i loved the kicks the best. They were (and definitely still are) super fun.

This time around, though, I have to say that getting excited with my son about a new sibling is the best. Also I appreciate the fact that this baby is giving my booty a nice lift and bit of growth. I'm working on squats to keep it lol

lalala2004 · January 2016

I'm not going to lie, it's people doing stuff for me and being overly nice. I would never ask people to do work for me, but everyone in my life is telling me to take it easy, you probably shouldn't do that, let me, etc... I don't mind at all! My DH has been so understanding, and I'm really trying not to be lazy, but it's nice being pampered a bit.

AuntieCre5 · January 2016

Everything!! I love everything about being pregnant. My skin is glowing, it has completely cleared up. Everyone telling me I'm glowing. Eating anything and everything I want, whenever I want it. Being catered to. the comfy clothes, I love I can wear tight clothes with a belly sticking out and everyone is just ok with it. lol

hellogoodbye2 · January 2016

JennyS86 said:
hellogoodbye2
I am surprised to hear you liked being pregnant in the summer better - only because I am always hot and I think I would be miserable and sweaty!
I agree and echo "4 more months!" My reasoning has to do with the preterm delivery of my twins - so the 4 more months goal is my mantra! Dec to May felt so much longer than "4 more months!"

@JennyS86 - I always wanted to be pregnant over the holidays, but I'd take a summer pregnancy any day. Cute mat clothes, flowy dresses, swimming, get outside and exercise more...oh and no colds!!

SeaGrass71810 · January 2016

I love feeling movement

jeremymommy · January 2016

Def the baby movements! And looking forward to all the pure joy and hope of having a newborn!

sarawifenow · January 2016

I saw my DS moving last night! My stomach was rolling and bopping all over the place. It was odd but so far has been one of my favorite parts of pregnancy.

gampster · January 2016

Getting to skip the line at H&M! I finally caved and got some maternity clothes and was allowed to sachet my bump ahead of all the bump-less ladies into big dressing room.

And of course feeling her move. It's like she likes to give me a couple of good night kicks before bed.

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