I've always enjoyed pregnancy, from the minute I've seen a positive test result to the minute I've given birth to each of my children, I've LOVED being pregnant! And, I've always really missed it after I've had my babies! I enjoy knowing there's a baby growing inside me, then feeling the baby move around, and love knowing that I get to be a mommy to another child! For the most part, I feel great throughout too. Of course I deal with morning sickness for about three months, get heart burn, stretch marks, loose joints, splotchy face, leg cramps, itchy, etc. like everyone else, but, I guess it's never been bad enough to make me not enjoy it. I'm a bit sad that I only have 5 more weeks of this pregnancy and then it will be over!!
I've also always thought that most women enjoyed being pregnant and it was the minority that didn't like it, but during this pregnancy I've come to think I've been wrong. I feel like I've come across way more women who say they DON'T enjoy being pregnant than do! Most agree that "it's worth it" but they'd rather skip the pregnancy if possible. I'm just curious how all my girlfriends feel about this. . .now that I realize it's not such a GREAT experience for most of you! So, PLEASE, do tell!!!
9 years ago
I admire you for being part of the group that loves being pregnant. I am not one of those. I don't have the easiest pregnancies and miscarry more than my fair share. The ones I carry to term were all classified as "high risk". This meant extra doctor's appointments, extra tests, lots of bed rest, lots of medication, and not much fun. I wish that I could have a "normal" pregnancy to see if I really could enjoy it. I am envious of woman that can enjoy their pregnancies.
ReplyDeleteAll that aside, I LOVED being able to feel my growing baby inside me. The special bond that we have during that time is awesome! Spirit to spirit bonding ;)
I loved being pregnant, but it didn't love me. Both times I wanted to stay pregnant, but the doctors wouldn't let me. Some times I think it would be nice to have another one, but then I risk another boy or twins again, and worse, preemies or it could kill me. Don't tell my husband.
ReplyDeleteI loved being pregnant too!
ReplyDeleteI am up and down on this one. This pregnancy has been way better than the first. All in all, I do enjoy it. It's such a unique feeling, and one that is so fleeting. With Annabelle, I loved pregnancy in hindsight most! I think with this one I'm loving the whole process a bit more.
ReplyDeleteI have loved being pregnant for the most part, the first was easy peasy, the second was pretty wonderful but I was ready to be done by the last few weeks and the third I was was ready to be done 3 months early. But overall, I have pretty easy pregnancies and love feeling the baby move all the time. It's a special time and I always look back on it fondly afterwards when my back isn't hurting and I don't have to peed all the time. I also love it because I get to eat what I want and still look cute in my maternity clothes.
ReplyDeleteA lot of conflicting emotions for me. In some ways pregnancy was the hardest time of my life, physically and emotionally with the anxiety of whether we would both survive, come out healthy, etc. But at the same time, I did love it. I felt such a special connection with our little girl. It was amazing and magical and I missed that as soon as it was over.
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