"You are really going to miss being pregnant..." - Page 2

[MilkOnDemand]

I hate being pregnant. For my 3 (almost) children, I have spent 27 months of my life throwing up almost every single night. I gained stretch marks, flabby tummy, and boobs that at one point were a cup size G. I despise the bachaches, doctor appts, and general feeling of uncomfortable. More than anything, this time, I hate the insulin, the constant blood testing & the 2x a week NSTs...No, I will not miss being pregnant - not at all :LOL Kudo's to anyone who loves it, I really wanted to love it...I love children , and I love knowing that I CAN make babies and grow new life, and the end definately justifies the means, but if someone told me that I would miss being pregnant...well, at this point i might slap them !

[cherubess]

I totally agree with Pelgie’s ... the only thing that I will miss is feeling the movement of my baby inside.

Granted this baby will be my first born, and granted that I haven’t had a rough pregnancy but still I don’t enjoy being pregnant. I don’t like the emotional rollercoaster, the aches and pains, the stretch marks, itchy belly, concern about my BP, missing out on certain foods, the physical limitations, thrush etc etc.

I am so looking forward to the end result and I love the fact that that my DH and I created a little miracle together.

However I can’t stand it when other some women treat me like I’m crazy because I don’t have the same high opinion about pregnancy as them.

I’ve learnt that when they ask how my pregnancy is going or when they comment how well I am looking or how I am feeling, I just say “Good” and leave it at that.

They really don’t want to hear anything else or it’s just not worth the hassle when some (not all) women can’t see that other people have a different point of view about pregnancy … isn’t that like most things in life?

[Pelgie]

I'm glad I posted this because it has been very interesting reading the differing perspectives. I had to laugh about the tight belly t-shirt comment too... because this is also the only time I can get away with that looking good either. I guess that is one advantage I've been overlooking.

I also agree with the one of you who said that she doesn't like the lack of control over her body. I think that's probably what the issue is for me as well. Not that I've ever been one to have a "good body" or anything but the pregnancy body chaos is something I'm never quite comfortable with. That and I'm not one to feel the least bit sexy as a pregnant person.

Oh well, baby is almost here. That's the good news.

[cherubess]

I forgot to say that I'll be glad to get my bladder back (hehehe)

[darsmama]

I didn't have time to miss being pregnant between the two, granted..
I can most assuredly say : I will NOT miss being pregnant. Maybe 20 years from now, but not anytime in the future!!!

(Though I do hear that comment a lot - mostly from mom's whose youngest is 3 years +)

Also, I don't really get any special attention while pregnant, so...

All I get outta pregnancy is a baby!

[USAmma]

Just lurking here, but this thread caught my eye. I missed being pg after Abi was born because she was no longer part of me, she now belonged to herself and the rest of the world. However I can say with no uncertaintly that I did NOT miss being pg after Nitara was born. Not in the least. I feel so strongly that we are done. When I see a pg woman I admire the beauty of the fertile body, I miss the magical little 20 week kicks sometimes (vs the 30 week karate workouts), but I also think to myself "I'm SO glad it's not me"! :

Good luck mamas! I hope it happens for you soon!

[Butterflymom]

I hate being pregnant. But, it's so worth it. And that's just the way it is. Big deal. :LOL

[mamgirl]

Thrilled And Delighted To Not Be Pregnant Anymore!

De-lurking (june 2005 is my home board) to say that a minute after giving birth, as I was being sewn up from a slight tear, and still needing to push out the placenta, I was happy to meet my new daughter but ABSOLUTELY THRILLED to no longer be pregnant.

No apologies.

It is glorious to have her out here, and to be able to be feeling physically BETTER each day rather than worse!