Whimsical Wednesday

canavara · December 2016

I know most of us are achey and miserable as we near the finish line (and a few are recovering from already having delivered!) and a lot of that is spread up over the symptoms thread, MBF, and a few other threads

... but on a positive note!... aside from "getting to meet LO(s) soon!" what are some things you have enjoyed about your pregnancy?

shlecks · December 2016

I've enjoyed feeling special! Haha it sounds lame, but this is something I always hoped I'd be able to experience at some point and at 33 I had begun to wonder if we would ever be "in that place." So it's been fun to feel all the changes and the movements and hearing people's blessings along the way. I'll never be a first time mom again.

christac1010 · December 2016

Baby kicks. Especially in the beginning when it was tiny flutters. Feeling his first movements makes every moment of pain and fear completely worth it.

I would also add getting my positive pregnancy test, hearing the heartbeat for the first time, and telling immediate friends/family to the list too.

mudderbear · December 2016

Is it's awful that I feel like I haven't enjoyed anything about this pregnancy?

15caitlin · December 2016

I have enjoyed seeing the way my boyfriend reacts to the baby and watching him with my son proves to me how great of a father he will be to this little girl

hayhay2501 · December 2016

So this is a bit deep, but I've had a really shitty year- my Grandpa died in January and then my mom who was literally the best died in May when I was 8 wks pregnant after a quick and awful cancer battle. So what I have enjoyed about pregnancy is it's helped me appreciate the amazing things the human body can do (when I was previously surrounded by the worst) and it's been a really good healing journey for my family.

ceclarlinetlo · December 2016

Definitely baby kicks and watching movement from the outside.

Sneaking into the clinic after hours to do ultrasounds with DH. I think it really helped him bond with baby seeing him grow - we went once a week from 12 weeks to 18 and then every 2-3 weeks until 30.

Making things for his nursery myself

I've also really enjoyed participating in my centering group

sarahmsoda · December 2016

After letting go of the idea of even conceiving a child everything pregnancy related has just felt like a blessing. I love seeing my belly grow, and feeling the baby move. I love feeling connected to the process of growing a little human. I love the feeling of anticipation of meeting the baby so soon!

I also really love seeing DH step up and help me out immensely and I know he will be such a great father.

newyearsbaby5 · December 2016

@shlecka i'm with you on the feeling special! it has been a pretty cool feeling.

I think for myself, seeing myself grow (not just in my huge size--ha). i honestly never saw myself wanting kids because I'm not the biggest fan (dogs are so much cuter), but I knew I wanted to be a mom and i've always been excited to see H as a dad (we've been together for 12 years). i went from not wanting to tell people I was pregnant, to freaking out about why we chose to change our awesome, care-free lives, to getting so excited about baby kicks, to finally, I think in this last month, really getting excited to meet this little guy, see what he looks like, and be his mom.

sldp123 · December 2016

I've enjoyed DH fussing over me, haha. He's always been a great partner, and very considerate. But since I've been pregnant, he's really been over the top with always making sure I'm comfortable and making things as easy as possible for me, especially the last couple months as things have gotten more physically challenging.

MamaandNurse · December 2016

I've enjoyed this pregnancy over-all compared to my first. My first was absolutely awful as I had hyperemesis and was vomiting multiple times a day up until the day I delivered. Ugh. Other than the occasional migraine, I haven't had much to complain about this time besides the generic pregnancy woes.

This will also be our last babe so I've been trying to soak it in. As much as I hope she doesn't make me wait too long, I'm okay with being pregnant for as long as she needs me to be.

katesmama0706 · December 2016

I just kinda love it all, I really enjoy being pregnant. Sure, sometimes there are super crappy moments and it's not all sunshine and rainbows and unicorns but I legitimately like being pregnant!
I can't wait to meet her but I wouldn't mind staying pregnant either.

aishmc · December 2016

I love the little flutters I feel and how my husband is starting to transform into a dad.

I can be awkward sometimes, so I also love that in social situations where I don't know anyone there is always something to talk about: the pregnancy.

moosette113 · December 2016

What a lovely thread!

(on the not so deep side) I've enjoyed having a legitimate excuse to not have to go out at night with co-workers. I'm not a huge drinker to begin with, but it's easy to be able to say "ooo sorry, I can't drink and I don't want to bring the mood down, but enjoy!" Also a huge fan of what pregnancy has done to my skin. I know it's not the case with everyone, but my face has really cleared up, especially in second tri.

On the mushier side, I loved watching H the first time he got kicked. I was big spoon and he got a jab in the back from LO and the look on his face was priceless. Now every time he feels LO move around, he gets this huge, goofy grin on his face and it's absolutely adorable.

hjmorgan-2 · December 2016

I looooooove seeing how DH is! He'll come home from work and just start rubbing and talking to my belly. It is so adorable! How his face lights up every time he feels a movement, it makes me so excited to see him with out little boy once he's born!

Also, on the selfish side, people are so much nicer!! In the store, crossing the street, in line, etc. It's like a whole new world, lol.

therealfrizzle · December 2016

I've enjoyed feeling the movements, seeing the pets change and become more cuddly or protective, seeing DH start doing Daddy things, and telling the grandparents. Their tears when they found out will be a precious memory.

nolemomma14 · December 2016

I've loved seeing my son give the belly kisses and tell us where his brother is, and it melts my heart when he says his brothers name is Cooper. I can't wait to watch them grow up together.

I love hearing DH talk about doing stuff with his boys, and how he can't wait to take them fishing and golfing with him.

And our course, the kicks and wiggles, although they're a little more uncomfortable these days! We haven't completely decided but there's a good chance this will be my last pregnancy and the beginning was a rough start, but I'm really trying to soak it all in now!

canavara · December 2016

I've really enjoyed it as a contrast to all of the things I did before pregnancy. I've traveled and lived all over the world, skydived, and had a lot of really big adventures, and although pregnancy is a very "grounding" experience, it feels just as much of an adventure. I've been writing letters to my son all throughout the pregnancy and I read back on some of the ones early on where we had to go to the Danish ER because I was so sick... and I know as I was living it, I was probably like, "This is the worst thing ever" but I'm so happy to have lived it regardless and knowing it's part of his story now too, as hokey as that is.

andrawrmeda2 · December 2016

hayhay87 said:

So this is a bit deep, but I've had a really shitty year- my Grandpa died in January and then my mom who was literally the best died in May when I was 8 wks pregnant after a quick and awful cancer battle. So what I have enjoyed about pregnancy is it's helped me appreciate the amazing things the human body can do (when I was previously surrounded by the worst) and it's been a really good healing journey for my family.

I know exactly how you feel. my papa died suddenly while I was 6 months pregnant with my son. It was devastating cause I kinda felt like my son would be "taking" his place in a way, like he passed for my son to be born. I was in a terrible place for a few months, but i slowly came to terms with it. I gave my son his name as a MN and he even has some of my papa's spirit and attitude and I know he would have loved to meet him

andrawrmeda2 · December 2016

I have loved the baby shopping all over again. Girl clothes/things are just sooooooo cute!! My poor fiance, he's had just enough of the headbands and frills hahaha but mostly I'm just happy this has been a relatively smooth pregnancy, my sons was just rough from start to finish, so the worst I have had with her is heartburn and some pelvic pains!

LastMango · December 2016

I love having the excuse to eat whatever I want, whenever I want and no one judges me. I love having a go-to excuse to get out of things I don't want to do (going out, housework, bathing DD).

I also LOVE watching DD grow to understand that there is a baby brother or sister on the way and seeing her develop a love and excitement for the coming baby. She tells the baby night night and gives my belly kisses every night.

lindsladle15 · December 2016

I have enjoyed DD1 catching on to the fact that there is a baby in my belly and talking about playing with her and when is she going to come out, etc.
I've exercised a lot more throughout this pregnancy than the first two, and I feel so much better all around.
I'm just trying to savor the place we are right now as a family and not rush what is to come.

Jos726 · December 2016

Seeing the positive pregnancy test, the ultrasound of him for the first time, hearing his heartbeat, and feeling him for the first time!

I've actually had a really great pregnancy and have been healthy and happy for the most part, I was lucky to get pregnant right away on our first try and everything so far has been normal. Just now I am super uncomfortable and cannot sleep whatsoever! But, even though his kicking and movement hurts and I get annoyed lately, I am so happy that he's still moving around actively!

I am terrified of my first labor and birth experience, but I cannot wait for the end result and to meet my handsome little baby boy!

amaren-2 · December 2016

I loved my second trimester. I had a small cute bump and I felt amazing... plus little kicks are fun!

I also like that you can blame a lot of things on the hormones. Upset because they messed up your order?blame it on pregnancy hunger.

cjs260 · December 2016

I've really enjoyed being pregnant for the most part. While the anxiety could be overwhelming at some points, I have loved getting to feel her move and grow within me. I have never really liked my body, but this whole experience has shown me how absolutely amazing my body really is. I also adore seeing H grow into a Dad, him reading to her and talking to her.

Kittievr4 · December 2016

I haven't really enjoyed any of the physical bits of being pregnant, but I do really LOVE seeing DD interact with "baby" by laying her head on my belly, singing to him, trying to feed him through my belly button. She is going to be an excellent big sister!

Kittievr4 · December 2016

andromedacorrine said:

hayhay87 said:

So this is a bit deep, but I've had a really shitty year- my Grandpa died in January and then my mom who was literally the best died in May when I was 8 wks pregnant after a quick and awful cancer battle. So what I have enjoyed about pregnancy is it's helped me appreciate the amazing things the human body can do (when I was previously surrounded by the worst) and it's been a really good healing journey for my family.

I know exactly how you feel. my papa died suddenly while I was 6 months pregnant with my son. It was devastating cause I kinda felt like my son would be "taking" his place in a way, like he passed for my son to be born. I was in a terrible place for a few months, but i slowly came to terms with it. I gave my son his name as a MN and he even has some of my papa's spirit and attitude and I know he would have loved to meet him

I'm also on this train, my grandpa died the week we found out I was pregnant. His name will definitely be LO's first or middle. Hubby's grandpa will be the other name. Grandpas are a special breed and I have loved watching both my dad and FIL interact with DD and thinking about my own grandpa

colleenkevin · December 2016

When I haven't been running around between work, housekeeping, and my toddler I've really savored being pregnant this time in a different way than last time. I don't plan to have more than 2 kids so I am enjoying this whole experience as much as I can.

ashanne88 · December 2016

Truthfully this has been a really hard pregnancy for me and not as enjoyable as it was with DS (MS was the worst part of pregnancy with him). However, I'm so grateful that these two have turned out to be so healthy. I was terrified for a long time that I would lose one or both of them to TTTS or some other complication and it's been wonderful to have my doctors continually say how well they're doing. One of my favorite things has been to see them on USs so often and to get so many pictures of them.

DS has been so incredibly sweet. When I was sick he would cuddle and give me hugs, he tries to help me tie my shoes now that I can't, he tells me he has babies in his belly too, kisses and hugs the babies, has sympathy pains and just melts my heart every day. I can't wait to see him as a big brother.

litzi-2 · December 2016

I loved being pregnant before the whole preterm labor/ incompetent cervix/ bedrest thing. I felt great, working out was so fun (and seeing the small growing bump). The past 9 weeks have been hard. My body feels awful. My anxiety was crazy high but is finally diminishing, just one week to go until 34. But I do enjoy feeling her kick. And I'm hoping if I make it further I can at least enjoy the last bits of pregnancy. And maybe even see family for the holidays.

So sorry to hear about the losses some of you have gone through this pregnancy

lindaisy86 · December 2016

No periods!!!!

LeahNicole · December 2016

Ahh reading these gives me all the feels, remembering things like the excitement of the positive pregnancy test, telling DH that we were pregnant.

I told my dad on the day of my wedding that I was pregnant. I gave him a box with cuff links that had a picture of him and I when I was a baby and read "I loved you first", in the box I included a note I had written that said "you're walking two people down the aisle today, I'm having a baby"..he couldn't even look up at me and was sobbing, it was amazing to see and such a precious memory.

I've also enjoyed the baby kicks, even now that she's getting so strong, I've had a great time making my nursery dream come true, I love talking to DH about her and watching him tear up when he saw the dresser with clothes in it, and the little coat for winter, and all the other things. I have loved imagining what she is like and honestly I have really enjoyed being part of this group, I have felt welcomed and it's so nice to be a part of something with ladies that are going though something similar.

Overall I have loved being pregnant.

momof2girls+? · December 2016

I love seeing and feeling all the movements. I love looking at all the baby clothes, remembering some of the outfits my other 2 wore. I love it when H can see and feel her move, and when he talks to her.

azwildcat62 · December 2016

I love feeling the baby move and talking to DH about the baby and all the fun stuff we're going to do together as a family. DH is soooo excited to meet the baby and it has made me love him even more.

MaryNog · December 2016

This thread is so lovely, thank you for starting it! I've really enjoyed seeing my husband fall in love with this baby. At first she was so abstract for both of us, we spent the entire first trimester not knowing how we felt about her. It just didn't feel real. Then one day we realized that we both loved her. It's been incredible to see my husband talk to the baby, read her stories, reach out and touch my belly in the middle of the night...it's been a special time for us.

Ashleybrandon1990 · December 2016

I really enjoy being pregnant longer, I didn't get to experience my 3rd trimester with DS1, I felt like I missed out. I feel so blessed to still be pregnant, I feel great and I'm loving everyday that I'm still pregnant.
I love watching DS1 kiss my belly and say "baby brother is in there".

gapeachrn · December 2016

After not knowing if we could have a baby together, there are so many things I've felt grateful for. I tear up just thinking about this pregnancy, especially not knowing if it will be our last.

A good 12 week ultrasound that showed an active baby. Being able to tell our family and friends that we're having a baby. Buying our first baby outfit and putting previous things in the nursery that we bought for our angel babies. My husband being able to feel him kick for the first time. Baby classes. I could go on and on. Very grateful for this rainbow baby and every moment that has come with him.

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