[open]Did you/do you enjoy being pregnant?

[JulySheMustFly]

Exactly what the title says.

Also, I'm talking about enjoying being physically pregnant, not enjoying the anticipation of your child.

 

[PegasusOnFire]

no I don't enjoy pregnancy, but yes I do anticipate the arrival of my child(ren)

 

[Linnis]

I liked it until the last 6 weeks or so. Then I was so big, uncomfortable and sore it was no longer fun.

 

[jgonz]

I loved being pregnant... I was always high on hormones no matter what was going on around me. I do pregnancy and birth Very well.

It's After the baby is born that I crash & burn...

 

[CelticRose]

I loathe & abhore being pregnant. Nine months of nausea/vomiting/lack of energy/& parading round like a galleon under full sail is NOT my idea of a fun time. On the other hand I enjoy labour. Yes, I know that's strange but for me it's a bit like surfing. Catch your wave & ride it into the beach ~ with the added bonus of a prize at the end.

 

[Surrender2Win]

There were times I loved it and times it was uncomfortable...I voted sometimes. With my last pregnancy, I was on bed rest for 2 months and that was not fun...but it was also the only pregnancy where I felt more connected with him before he was born.

 

[Leanna]

I said sometimes. I don't like having less energy and less patience, particularly for the child(ren) already here. I don't like being extremely uncomfortable for the last 4-8 weeks. It would be nice if I could not do it next time, and just have the baby appear when its time.... but I just try to be greatful and happy that I am able to get pregnant and give birth since that too is a gift. Its a lot of work though! I better get used to it, we're not done yet.

 

[purpleunicorn_Andi]

right now I am feeling huge!!!!

 

[RN4CHRIST]

I loved being pregnant with both of my pregnancies(can't wait to feel that again!!!) I always felt so healthy and whole! I did get uncomfortable near the end but still loved that whole maternal feeling.(And as a card carring member of the IBTC, I loved having boobs finally, even just for a little while!)

 

[purpleunicorn_Andi]

I loved being pregnant with both of my pregnancies(can't wait to feel that again!!!) I always felt so healthy and whole! I did get uncomfortable near the end but still loved that whole maternal feeling.(And as a card carring member of the IBTC, I loved having boobs finally, even just for a little while!)

yeah I'm a member of that club... but I don't really see much of a difference

 

[RedTulipMom]

i dont. i get way too hormonal. i have nausea the first 16-17 weeks. I am uncomfortable for the whole second half. I really dont enjoy it. i sleep sooo much and i just feel so blah. i feel like i do less and less everyday...i cant wait for this baby to be born. I do enjoy feeling the baby move inside me but thats it. and i love the breastfeeding. But i dont like the labor/delievery.

 

[rocklife]

Exactly what the title says.

Also, I'm not talking about enjoying being physically pregnant, not enjoying the anticipation of your child.

I'm confused with all the "nots" in this sentence. Please forgive me for not understanding.

are you saying we did not enjoy the anticipation of our child? right?

 

[Primrose]

The first 8 weeks were okay, then morning sickness hit. The second trimester I generally felt good and enjoyed being pregnant. Then about 8 months the beached whale stage hit and I hated it. I hated having to get up every 2 hours at night to pee. I hated when the baby would stretch and hurt my ribs or cervix. I hated being too big to fit in the bathtub and soak.

 

[sunshiinedays]

I loved being pregnant! I didn't always feel great, but I loved knowing that that there was a little baby growing inside me, loved feeling it kick and get the hiccups, imagine what it was going to look like, etc. I swear, pregnancy hormones just do something to me, because the world just looks beautiful, the birds are singing, and I see rainbows and sunshine... I'm on cloud nine

 

[Zoomer]

Yes, I phyiscally enjoyed pregnancy and the anticipation of my child.

 

[purpleunicorn_Andi]

I loved being pregnant! I didn't always feel great, but I loved knowing that that there was a little baby growing inside me, loved feeling it kick and get the hiccups, imagine what it was going to look like, etc. I swear, pregnancy hormones just do something to me, because the world just looks beautiful, the birds are singing, and I see rainbows and sunshine... I'm on cloud nine

i'll have what your having.... I am grummpier than anything lately... I think it is from lack of sleep first because of a really bad tooth ache, and last night I was too worried about my son...the one that is already here that is... to be able to sleep didn't go to sleep till 2 am, woke up about 6:15 when my hubby called to be let in the gate. ugggggggg

 

[JulySheMustFly]

I'm confused with all the "nots" in this sentence. Please forgive me for not understanding.

I fixed that.

And as a card carring member of the IBTC, I loved having boobs finally, even just for a little while!)

What is the IBTC?

I loathe & abhore being pregnant. Nine months of nausea/vomiting/lack of energy/& parading round like a galleon under full sail is NOT my idea of a fun time. On the other hand I enjoy labour. Yes, I know that's strange but for me it's a bit like surfing. Catch your wave & ride it into the beach ~ with the added bonus of a prize at the end.

That is me. I was wondering if I was weird. I would gladly skip the whole pregnancy thing and go straight to labor. Now, I didn't enjoy labor but atleast I knew it was going to be over soon.

 

[RoseofLima]

I voted sometimes....

 

[Beth1231]

Sometimes. The first 10 weeks were not fun (nausea pretty much kills the happy feelings), but the second trimester thus far has been pretty good. I might just take maternity leave at eight months and be done with it.
The maternal "mommy" feelings, going through new baby stuff, daydreaming about introducing my little one to his/her family. Those are the times I enjoy being pregnant very much.

 

[Robinsegg]

There were times that I enjoyed the feelings of movement inside me (probably more because of the anticipation you mentioned, OP). But I had complications with my pregnancies, and pretty bad morning sickness. So for the most part, I didn't physically enjoy pregnancy. I voted "sometimes".

Otoh, I have very short labors, so at least the end of the pregnancy was quick, lol!
Rachel