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Did/Do You Enjoy Pregnancy?

April 14, 2008 at 10:33 AM by CooksWife
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Question: How much did/do you enjoy pregnancy?

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Just curious what the stats are on this one :)

People seem divided on feelings about pregnancy... Most that I have encountered either enthusiastically loved it or were totally miserable. While I think part of that has to do with what is going on in our lives at the time, some women just are less (or more) into the experience than others. I don't really think either take is wrong- we all have different reasons for how we feel. New life is a blessing and joy either way you look at it.

Well, what was your experience? Did you love it? Why or why not?

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Written by CooksWife on April 14, 2008 at 10:33 AM
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I overall enjoy being pregnant but the aches and pains are a bit too much sometimes.

momma_2_three Apr. 14, 2008 at 10:35 AM

I loved it, I'd never Slept so comfortably in my Life, I got compliments all the time on how beautiful I looked, and my skin never looked better.... I just had such a Comforting feeling through the whole thing.... it was awesome.... (I did get the heartburn the last couple weeks and I didn't like that).... I was never sick or anything....

Kay300 Apr. 14, 2008 at 10:36 AM

I am not a huge fan of pregnancy myself. I am doing better (MUCH) this time than last but it isn't one of those phases of life that "suits" me, lol. I have met many women who LOVE being pregnant... would do it over and over again. For me it is the joy that comes from the pregnancy that gets me excited: the new life, learning a new dance with hubs, watching the lil one grow, learning how much I am truly capable of giving. I am horrible with patience, anticipation, and complaining- My husband is a brave man to be considering a #3, hehehe...

I guess I also look at those who cannot become pregnant... I don't feel like being pregnant or being able to get pregnant makes me special. It is something that I have seen many friends struggle with. I don't take it for granted but I also don't view myself as more for being able to- Also my religious convictions seem to point my focus more to the life than they process... I didn't make the process I just endure and do right by it, if that makes sense.

CooksWife Apr. 14, 2008 at 10:36 AM

Kay you slept??? :) lol- I do hear ya on the skin thing though- my nails look GREAT!

CooksWife Apr. 14, 2008 at 10:37 AM

Both my pregnancies were rough for different reasons. My last one I was on bedrest the majority of the time so I am definitely not a fan.

Momontherun2 Apr. 14, 2008 at 10:53 AM

I wasn't a fan the first part of my first pregnancy because I was SICK. I seriously had to carry a puke bucket with me every where I went because just walking to the bathroom would make me sick. Once I was over that, I was fine, and it was fairly smooth sailing!

My second pregnancy was a breeze (Yes, I was LUCKY!!) and I loved it.

I also loved the whole labor and delivery thing, too. Most people think I'm insane, but I LOVED it!! I just wish I could remember the delivery of my son better!

debra_benge Apr. 14, 2008 at 11:07 AM

My first two were awesome. I thrived being pregnant. Granted, I was uncomfortable for the last half of the pregnancies, and had a hard time sleeping (even though I was desperately tired!). The last six weeks were sooooo long, and sooooooooo uncomfortable, but overall they were GREAT pregnancies. I loved the feeling of life being created, and felt like pregnancy really suited me.

My third pregnancy...not so much. I'd just had baby number two seven months earlier, and the whole pregnancy took a toll on me emotionally and physically. Even the labor and delivery was MUCH harder then my first two. Having three babies in less than four years is hard work. I give major props to the moms that have several children back to back.

I'd do again though...if my hubby would let me...LOL.

InHisGrace Apr. 14, 2008 at 11:07 AM

I didn't love being pregnant. The first trimester I just felt fat, gross and insanely hormonal, 2nd trimester was good and the by the 3rd I was just uncomfortable all the time.....had to pee every 30 seconds, couldn't sleep, got heartburn and had swollen ankles.

Kimpossible Apr. 14, 2008 at 11:24 AM

I did not love it but I did enjoy certain aspects of it. Both of my pregnancies were so diffeent and they both had their down sides but the first time I felt those flutters, I was in love. I will miss knowing that I have a tiny baby inside me but I will not miss the nausea, the heartburn, the constant worry that the baby is healthy, or the bladder issues. I'm done but if I did get pregnant again I would once again embrace it.

kelntroy Apr. 14, 2008 at 11:52 AM

My first two pregnancy's were awesome. The last one was horrible I had that constant morning sickness that lasts until well delivery.