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Favorite part: I loved being pregnant. I loved taking him everywhere with me & having him close to me all the time. I also loved feeling him move. I would sit on the couch and lift my shirt and watch him move along my belly!
Least favorite part: nausea!!
Coolest part of birth process: Feeling every part of my son as he left my body...his shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, feet..that was so amazing. Also looking at this new baby that had just come out of me. Everyone said how tiny he was and all I kept thinking was 'how did this huge baby fit inside of me' (he was only 7.7 but looked big to me at the time!)

Pregnancy was actually a horrible time for me because I had a condition called hyperemesis gravidarum. I was completely incapable of holding anything down until I was over 20 weeks (including tiny sips of water). I ended up with a PICC line and home health so that I could be given hydration and nutrition and stay out of the hospital. I lost 20 pounds in a matter of weeks in my first trimester from the constant vomitting (and I started out thin). I was so debilitated and weak I couldn't shower or walk to the bathroom myself. I did improve for the second half, but was only a shell of my former self. My husband was an angel, completely taking care of me and being so sweet. (He didn't take that great of care of the house, though, I will admit). The only good part of pregnancy to me was knowing that I would have a baby at the end. Thankfully he was born healthy despite all my issues, and he is the love of my life! Having my son is wonderful, but getting him here was so hard.

While in labor and on the way to the hospital with my first born at 4:30 am, my husband asked if I minded if he stopped at a 24 hour McDonalds because he was hungry. He was dead serious. After a few choice words we were on our way directly to the hospital. Do not stop go, do not collect $200.00!!

One of the nicest things I heard from my husband after having my children: After a particularly stressful day, I was very overwhelmed with the childcare duties and that of running a household. I felt that I needed to do it all 100% and have a hot delicious meal in the oven when he came home. I just couldn't pull it off. He took me in his arms while I was weeping and reassured me that that my sole responsiblity was taking care of the children...not the laundry, housework, meal prep for him and I but just taking care of the kids. It lifted a huge and self imposed burden from my shoulders. It helped me to let go of the Super Woman mentality that I had early in my parenting career.

Well one infuriating moment that stand out for me was when I was pregnant with my 2nd child a couple years ago my husband and I were eating breakfast at a restaurant and he said "wow your're arms are getting big" (I had a sleeveless shirt on) I nearly choked I was SO MAD I couldn't even finish breakfast. I said what kind of STUPID comment is that. Believe me after that day he never said another word again about my weight. Which was the worst part of my preg. I gained 60 pounds both times. Luckily I lost it though. My favorite part of preg. is feeling the baby move - there's just nothing like that in the world.

Hey there...
I know he said once.. WOW.. I can't believe how big you got! nicest.. thank you for taking care of yourself and our baby. fav.. watching how my body changed knowing she was growing inside and of course feeling her moving. Least.. heartburn.
I really was grateful when I heard after 20mins of trying that (her bp kept dropping and she was stuck) she was finally out (csection) when she didn't cry they then said she was OK.. but needed extra help.. then after 4days was strong enough to come off the oxygen, then come home!!
thanks for asking! xo

My best friend sent me the link to this post because she was present for the most clueless infuriating moment!! She insisted that I just HAD to answer this one to you! lol So here goes!

We were in the labor/delivery room getting started. I had been having contractions, but they decided to break my water and try and speed things up a bit. They had me hooked up to the fetal monitor, mostly to measure heartbeat of the baby. They didn't "tare" it for the strength of the contractions, they just wanted a general idea of how fast they were coming. So I was feeling these contractions well before they showed up on the monitor. At one point I was having a particularly hard one that took my breath away and made me wimper and moan a bit. I was not happy! Russ looked at me and said,"Oh, it doesn't hurt! You are fine!" The nurse was standing there and looks at him in the eye and said, "Sir, I would step away from your wife if I were you!" lol!!! I have to say he was a mess in there. He didn't know what to do and felt rather helpless. And so he got a bit short with me and a bit grumpy. At one point my best friend took him in the hall and gave him a piece of her mind! lol He did finally settle in and turned into a great help. But he is lucky he lived to get to that point! lol

The nicest thing thru the pregnancy, both pregnancies, was that he was a part of all doctor visits and ultrasounds and tests. He loved to talk to the babies in my belly! He even sang to them. He was great about helping around the house or getting me a drink or rubbing my back or feet.

I loved being pregnant and feeling the baby move! I loved seeing the little foot or elbow as the baby moved! It was a special time. I had gestational diabetes though, so I hated the shots and the finger pricks.

The greatest thing was the baby!! Seeing my child for the first time, nursing my child for the first time. Watching Russ with them for the first time....it was incredible!! With Em he was so nervous and afraid he would hurt her. He was the one who could calm her just with his voice and he loved that! With Andrew he was more sure of himself, but still so cute with him. He stepped into his role of dad so well, and it was a special thing to watch!

I'm pregnant with our third and my husband (wonderful man, i swear) told me how cool it is how after I have the baby my skin looks like a suit that's 4 sizes too big...thanks honey!
The nicest thing he said was how wonderful i look when I'm pregnant...my favorite part of pregnancy is that first time you look in the mirror and realize that you look pregnant and not just fat! My least favorite part is definately the heartburn! The greatest part during or after is most definately seeing the baby for the first time.

1.) Strangest thing: He often referred to my impending delivery as "when you download".

2.) Nicest thing: He was very attracted to my pregnant body...the more pregnant I got the more he liked it.

3.) Favorite part: Feeling the baby kicking and moving

4.) Least favorite: Feeling sick, not being able to bend over or more well, and extra heart beats

5.) Greatest thing: Just having my son was the ultimate because I had two children but then two miscarriages right in a row (one being twins). Then the fact I had him on my 10th anniversary was such an added blessing.

Hi F.,
One of the best memories of pregnancy for me was when I was in labor with our first child. While at the hospital my husband pulled out a cd of the Everly Brothers and played the song "Let It Be Me" (one of our favorite songs). We danced to that song right there in the hospital room. It was so romantic and our last moment of just being the 2 of us before our family was started.

One of the other greatest moments was the birth of our Daughter. We had 2 sons at the time and were trying for our third child for 3 years after our second son was 2. No luck. Then in March of 04 I lost my Dad. I said a prayer to my Dad to whisper in Gods ear that we really wanted a third child.
On the one month anniversary of my Dads death, I found out I was pregnant! After having my Daughter, we knew my Dad had something to do with it cause you see, my 2 older sisters have a Daughter and now each one of my Fathers Daughters, has a Daughter of thier own......

Mom of three awesome kids, Ryan 12, Troy 9 & Audrey 3. Wife to an incredable guy for the last 19 years.

Hi F.,

most infuriating thing my husband said to me while pregnant, "oh so you are using the pregnancy card again." That really irritated me. The nicest thing he said that I was glowing and pretty. Favorite part was about the 5th month when you are past being sick and you are not so big that you are uncomforatble. Least favorite was at the end when you can't sleep and you are uncomfortable and big. The greatest thing is holding the baby and just watching this amazing person that just came out of you.

D.

The dumbest thing my husband told me was that I didn't look pregnant in a bathing suit just fat! As far as nicest thing probably helping out around the house more. My favorite part of pregnancy is probably when the baby comes out! The best thing is the baby...that's it!

How about during labor, husband to doctor, "How long do you think this is gonna take, I need to get back to the office?"
and then he took a nap on the sofa in the delivery room.

The best part of being pregnant, when the baby would move, it kinda tickled sometimes.
Also, people opened doors for you and complete strangers were nicer and you received the extra attention you deserve.
I had craved corned beef sandwiches, and hated the sight, smell or taste of chicken (through the first pregnancy), the second one, all I wanted was chocolate.

You could definately write a book on the stuff pregnancies are made of...

Well I don't have anything bad to report about my other half, but the 2 coolest things he did:

1) My birthday fell during my pregnancy, and he bought me a 4-pack of prenatal massages. Nice!

2) The day after my son was born, he came to the hospital with sushi and a bottle of wine - 2 things I really missed when I was pregnant!

I remember with our first child the midwife gave us a list of the suggested servings of food you should have in a day i.e. 7-9 breads, 5-7 fruits and vegtables or something like that. The day I brought this home, that evening my husband asked me closely about what I had eaten that day and then preceded to go to the kitchen and brng me three pieces of bread a bannanna and, some carrots, some cheese and and and whatever was on the list that I had not had. It was like 10 o'clock at night! I just laughed and that baby is now 11 years old! The nicest moment was with our second daughter. My husband asked the ultra sound tech to tell him what the baby was but not to tell me. I was MAD!! This was a few days before Christmas and he told me he wanted to surprise me. He couldn't wait til Christmas morning though and so Christmas Eve I got to open a pink diaper bag and an engraved ornament wit the name we had decided on.
the best moments were feeling the baby moving when it was still small and fluttery. I still clearly remember sitting in my rocking chair in awe as me stomach moved. As for the worst of pregnancy! throwing up, headaches so bad I went to the emergency room and the worst was that both me youngests (18 months apart) were sitting on a ligament in my lower abdomen and I would wake up screaming in the middle of the night with the pain and there was nothing to do about it but have the baby. Let's just say there were no more babies after them!

Infuriating hubby moment: While pregnant with baby #1, I was mooching ice cream and he threw a tantrum like I have never seen (until the little one became a toddler...). At first I laughed at him, which made me pee...and then I cried. It was totally rediculous.
The nicest, he always made me feel beutiful and desirable no matter how large I was or how discusting I felt. Best moments are feeling baby move (especially the big crazy ones) and then seeing their faces for the first time. Least fav, heartburn, gestational diabetes, and the time intensive bathroom breaks after an epesiotomy (sp?).

my hubby actually said that he "didn't get the LUXURY of being pregnant" I threw that in his face a few times for the rest of the pregnancy.

#1. Infuriating - "I don't even want to be with you any more" as he threw his ring on the floor of the car (after I had a hormonal flare-up). :(

#2. Nicest thing - His reaction when I told him I was pregnant... pure joy, love, and excitement.

#3. Favorite part - Feeling him move around inside me.

#4. Least favorite - Gaining 70 lbs and sciatica pain (tie)

#5. Greatest thing - moving our wedding up so I wasn't showing too badly. :) (would have been 8 months during original wedding planned)

The dumbest thing my husband said when I was pregnant...actually while in labor:

He was watching the monitors and as you know when you have a contraction the number goes up really high. He looked at it and in great amazement said "Wow, that's a new record!", while I'm thinking "No sh!@#$t Sherlock, I'm about to split in half! You don't think I know I'm having a monster contraction?!?". I shot him 'a look' and he didn't speak of the monitors ever again.