Just Curious - Pregnancy Question

I'm probably the minority here, but I hated every single second of being pregnant, all 3 times. I love labor and delivery, I love the baby part, I hate the pregnancy part... which is why I've closed up shop!!

I was 1 week late with the first and 2 weeks late with my second. Both times i remember getting NO sleep, feeling like a my ribs were being pulled apart like my pelvic floor was 'shining a bowling ball" and with my second i had round ligament pain that brought M. to my knees a few times.....i much prefer the 2nd trimester

The last month was horrible for M.! I think I gained 10 lbs. that month for a grand total of 40 lbs. I'm 5'3" and normally weigh around 115, so I was absolutely miserable I was so enormous. Couldn't sleep, felt the urge to pee every 5 minutes, hands and feet were swollen. My daughter was a week late, too, so that just added to my discomfort.

So that's what you missed out on ... fun, huh?! ;c)

My first was born at 41 weeks. I remember feeling a little sadness when I put my pregnancy clothes away- remembering the excitement and anticipation of his birth. I think I might have even cried a tear or two. But that was within 2 weeks of having him, so I chalked it up to hormones.
I had terrible indigestion from day 5 til the second he was out. I really didn't like being pregnant, but had a feeling I would want to cherish it anyways since it is such a brief part of my and his life. I feel that way about all his baby and toddler moments too. I get teary eyed when he used to say a word wrong and now has self corrected. Or when he stops playing with a toy he used to love. I know he's growing up, but those "moments" are so precious to M..

Anyways, I wouldn't probaby feel like I missed anything if I had another one at 32 weeks. You still had a bump, time to dream, felt him/her move, had to put yourself second- you experienced the best parts in my opinion.

With my second, I was in a lot of pain from 37 weeks on- after I picked up my oldest wrong. Think I way overtore a muscle or ligament. In anycase I could no longer care for my oldest and felt extreme pain that was not helped with meds til the day I delivered. So, I guess I admit at that point I was pretty ready for him to be out so I could pick up my other child and do something again!

Yup, last month. Ya know the movie Aliens when that thing pops out of their guts and screeches off? Half expected that to happen.

I think it is very normal to mourn the loss of being pregnant, especially when it was so unexpected. I loved being pregnant all the way up until the end all four times. Yes, it got a bit more uncomfortable, but it is such a unique and special time it was definitely worth it. I think most women start to look forward to the end between 36-38 weeks, and I did too. But mostly because I was getting so anxious to meet my baby (and find out the sex, we never did ahead of time) not necessarily because I didn't want to be pregnant anymore. With my last my water broke at 38 weeks, totally out of the blue. I thought I had at least one more week based on my previous deliveries. Even that slight loss of pregnancy time made M. a bit sad it was over, especially since it was probably my last.
It is common and normal for moms of preemies to feel robbed of the "full" pregnancy experience. It can even lead to an increased risk of postpartum depression. Be sure to discuss any lingering sadness/depression with your health care provider. I hope your baby is doing well! Congrats!

Usually by about 36 weeks I am DONE and wishing for the baby to be born asap. The last month is really difficult. Luckily, each of my babies have been a bit early: 39 weeks, 37 weeks, and 38 weeks. I never had to go the full 40 weeks or be overdue. I would've just died!

I had three babies full term and the first two were a day off of the due date the doctor gave M. but exactly 9 months from the day I conceived... my last one was suppose to be a scheduled c-section but he wanted his own day and broke my water and I had him 3 days from the scheduled date (but the doctors still let M. have my c-sections) --- did the natural thing, no drugs so I was wanting the c-section...

I loved being pregnant and only wanted them out to see their faces and maybe sleep a little better, but I loved being big and it was easier to take care of them when they were inside my belly... I think i even got more sleep being pregnant than giving birth... LOL

My older sister only was able to have one child and she had it c-section, and she always felt like she missed something by not having a vaginal birth... I told her she missed out on a lot of pain (which she doesn't handle very well at all).

I don't think you really missed out on anything... just getting bigger... LOL

I despised being pregnant. I mean, I really, REALLY didn't like it.

I LOVE being a mother, in a way that outweighs words.

I wanted my baby to stay in for as long as she needed to. And, once we reached the 37 week mark, I was having sex, scrubbing floors, going on long walks (despite the pain), in an effort to just get this thang started.

The moment my daughter was in my arms I fell in love, more profoundly than I thought was possible. I just didn't have a clue how much I would connect with her, and how beautiful and miraculous motherhood would be for M.. I dug breastfeeding her too. But, before she was out of M. I had such trouble sharing my body with another being (even the one who was growing into my child).

Congratulations on your baby!

36 weeks is when I start feeling like I"ve been pregnant too long. Now I"m at 39.5 weeks and I'm getting pissed I'm still pregnant LOL Makes M. think this baby is NEVER going to feel ready to leave my uterus!!

Major swelling of feet, legs, hands and belly started around 37 weeks and between that and pelvic pain from the weight of my belly has made normal things hard for M.. I was NOT this huge with my first.

Loved being pregnant. Delivered a week late. That last week was torture! It was like how much pineapple, spicy food and lunges the wrong way up escalators can I do!! :) But that was just because of the anticipation not really because of the pregnancy.

Well, I felt that way the whole time. It did get much worse starting around 35 weeks. I was ecstatic to not be pregnant anymore, once my son was born. I couldn't have been more happy. So happy, I'm never getting pregnant again!! I seriously hated every dang second of it.

I loved, loved being pregnant pretty much every minute. I will say that the last week was a bit unconfortable because my son was breech and his head was wedged under my ribs. It hurt to sit up straight. But that is pretty much it. He was a very demanding baby, so the honeymoon was definetly over!

I have just 2 kids and that is why! Neither of my pregnancies were fun. With my first I puked allday everyday from 5 wks until I had him. Its hard to get excited when your that miserable. I had no glow I had sunken eyes, thin brittle hair and to top it all off, preeclampsia! Yippeee! Ten yrs later I was pregnant again. Starts off the same and I just wanted to curl in a ball and never move. Then around 14 wks I felt better. Then enter the swelling and the weight gain. Im not a happy pregnant person and I love my kids to death. It takes forever to meet your baby and that forever is miserable! At least to M.!! No glowing over here!

i was 5 days late...loved being pregnant up until 36 wks. the last month was rough for M....i was pulled from work because of high blood pressure and on bed rest.

My first was 2 weeks early and born during the summer when I was off school, so I never felt that "over it." I just stayed in the air conditioning and took it easy!
My second was only 3 days early and I was so over it! He was born in mid-January and when I went back to school after Christmas break, I really thought he'd come any day! Little did I know it'd be 2 weeks later! I was super tired, had tremendous pressure "down there", and was so irritated with the horrible class I had that year!
I agree though that looking back at the big picture I loved being pregnant! It is an experience like no other!

I honestly loved being pregnant. I was induced at 38weeks and I kind of wish it had gone longer. It probably seems odd to a lot of people but I really did love it. Sure there were days that I hated that I couldnt get comfortable to save my life, I was sooo hot all the time, and I couldnt bend over, and couldnt wait to not be pregnant. So I guess the long answer to my question is that I only felt that way for a few days

I was overdue with two of my children. Both about a week. Every day of that time felt like a year! I wanted to be over. Was anxious to see the baby. How he looks, etc... wanted to be skinny again. I had since 2 mon before the braxton hicks... and a lot of false alarms. I walked like a slow turtle. I surly wanted to have that baby. The overdue time was the hardest for M.. I couldn't plan ahead even for 1 day. Cuz maybe I'll be having the baby by then? My tonight. Maybe tomorrow. It was a little nerve wrecking. My pregnancy itself was a good time.

I've Never felt as good in my life, physically and emotionally, as I did when I was pregnant :-) I could have stayed preggers forever ! LOL
I Never wanted it to be over, I never felt like "ok get this thing out of M.".

How are you and baby doing ???

First child was born at 36 weeks. (a girl 7lbs 0 oz)
Second child didn't want to come out; heading into the 10th month the doctor had to induce M..
I wanted them both to come out once I reached the 30th week, but the second GOSH! she just didn't want to come out. ( 8lbs 0 oz).
We plan on trying for #3 next fall, gosh I hope that one won't be so stubburn.

I am at 36 weeks now, and fun ended about a week ago! I am SO ready to be done, have been having braxton hicks for 2 weeks now, am already 3 cm. dilated and 50% effaced, and my hips feel like they are going to explode! Honestly, while I wouldn't want to go super early, I would be thrilled if this kid decided today was the day! :P

The last month is definitely the worst, and I think most women would gladly give up that last month of being pregnant if they were guaranteed a healthy baby! :)

I'm so sorry that your pregnancy ended sooner than you wished, but I hope you have a healthy little baby to snuggle. You have to mourn the loss of those couple months because all of your plans leading up to his/her birth had to be amended as well.

Everyone experiences their pregnancies differently. Those who are sick early on and feel better in the next two trimesters will be content to be pregnant for 40 weeks. The seasons make a big differences, too. If it is hot and muggy in the final few weeks, I can understand just wanting the baby to be born. Also, if it is a first pregnancy vs. a 2nd or 3rd, I have noticed differing attitudes. The first pregnancy is about newness and amazement while the subsequent pregnancies may be taken for granted. And it may not just be attitude, but the fact that subsequent pregnancies take a toll and wear on an already tired body.

Anyway, I hope you find peace.