Adding my vote for wearing whatever I want without having to worry about whether or not it makes me look fat. It's so liberating!
And also, I love how protective and sweet DH is. He's a very thoughtful guy normally but not overly affectionate. I love all the hugs and snuggles! lol
Add me to the long list that will miss the movements. I just think it is so amazing that I have this little person inside of me... He has his own little world in there. It kind of blows my mind a little bit. Every time he moves, it's a reminder of that, and I just can't help but smile. I am also a huge fan of having him all to myself right now- I have a feeling it's going to be difficult to share.
I think I'll really miss the quiet moments where it's just LO and I. Long car rides in the morning as the sun is coming up, the few minutes I have in the afternoon at the house by myself before DH gets home, waking up at night and just lying in bed- I find myself wondering about LO and what traits he'll have, who he'll look like, what he'll do in life... I am sure I'll still think about these things when he is here, but there is something special about just sharing that moment "communicating" with him but not actually having to say anything.
Post by sapphyre0702 on May 12, 2015 19:34:08 GMT -5
I'll miss being the only one that has a connection to him. I know where he is and his kick pattern. I get to feel all his hiccups and learn his schedule. I can't wait to meet him in real life but I also kinda like being his one and only (not enough to stay this way forever though!)
My skin has been really clear which is good & I think I'll miss just having him to myself. These nine months it's just been us two, no one else and he's completely protected tucked away inside of me. I'm scared of letting him out into the big rough world and also he's going to grow up! I feel like one minuet he'll be a baby and then the next he won't. I know that probably reads silly but I'm scared the time will just fly.. I definitely feel so much more mature and like I'm a woman as opposed to a young girl now. Pregnancy has changed me for the better, I'm less impulsive and I think before I do things. I've changed & I can't wait for this new phase in my life. I'm hoping once he is a year old to go back to school and study for my career but we'll see.
I feel happier after reading this thread, thank you for starting.
Post by periwinkledaydreams on May 13, 2015 7:02:08 GMT -5
Thanks so much for starting this thread! I can only speak for myself but having had a really rough time physically or emotionally it sometimes takes a reminder from someone else to take a step back to look at and appreciate the positive things about pregnancy, and I imagine I'm not the only one. This helps me to see!
I love my big belly. I love how it looks on my short body. I usually feel chubby and stubby but I feel so womanly and powerful when I see myself in the mirror.
I also love feeling baby move and talking to and playing with her, and how she plays back now.. all our little bonding time. It's just so cool and as much as I can't wait to play with her as an outside baby, I know I'll miss these moments as I really might never do this again.
Since we thought DD was going to be our only I'm really treasuring this pregnancy and trying hard not to wish it away. I know there were many times after DD I missed feeling her and being pregnant so I don't want to forget that. It's just hard because I'm uncomfortable sometimes and so excited to meet this little guy!
Even when I was a size 2 my stomach caused me huge insecurity so it's nice not worrying about it as much.
Post by sugarbean17 on May 13, 2015 10:00:54 GMT -5
Love this post! I am loving all of the movements and being able to bond with baby when no one else can. I also am going to miss being woken up by little movements soon it will be a crying baby and being sleep deprived with no chances to nap. This is #3 and our last so as much as I'm ready to be done I am also not ready to let go of this part of life. Bittersweet.
I love this big round belly and not having to suck it in! I'm also enjoying the "eat whatever" and not gain weight thing! FX that stays around with breastfeeding;)
This is definitely not a 'thing' for me!
Don't get too jealous, I'm pretty sure it's the GD- my dr looked at my blood sugar #'s, weight gain total (I was only up 3lbs at the time of diagnosis at 29w) and my need for insulin over night and basically guaranteed that I'll have this for every future pregnancy.
Part of me is relieved that I won't gain 70lbs like my mom did with me, though!
Another vote here for finally achieving clear skin. PCOS and wackadoodle hormones have meant I've had hormonal acne since I was 10. I love being able to skip make-up and still walk around with a little glow - or at least not looking like a human pizza.
I think I am still in awe that my body is able to nourish and grow another life, especially as the repro endo was pretty convinced I wouldn't be able to get pregnant. This may be our only biological baby, so I'm trying to savor the time when it's just me and LO. Feeling his kicks, rubbing his little tush when it bulges against my side, and feeling his little feet kneading my ribs - all total magic. I will definitely miss those things!
I also feel confident in my body for once and am kind of looking forward to wearing a bikini while this pregnant. It's like a super woman outfit - Look at me, I grow humans!! What's your super power lol?
+1 for loving the fact that she is always with me moving around in my belly. I'm also loving the courtesy and kindness that strangers give to pregnant women. Unfortunately, you don't always receive that as a non- pregnant woman.
+ to the not sucking in my gut and feeling her move inside me. I also love how close it has made DH and I. This is my third but his first. He never thought he could have children so this has been an amazing bonding time for us. He says all the time how he sees me in a better light now(not that he hasn't always been amazing to me) but knowing I am carrying and growing his child and everything my body is going through to give him a child is amazing to him. That for me is the best part!!
I like that I know where LO is at all times and that he or she is safe. Fortunately, I'll be able to stay home, but I know I'll have a hard time when it comes to leaving him or her with someone else. +1 to not sucking it in and the extra attention from SO
Post by missjenniebean on May 14, 2015 9:22:29 GMT -5
I've been trying to think of something for days. And I think I finally got one.
Even though I am not one of those "pregnancy is beautiful all the time" people, I will miss the little kicks that remind me baby is there with me when I am feeling down or overwhelmed. Such a nice little reminder that is better than any hug!
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