Pregnancy Forum

Posted: 03 November 2005 at 4:02pm | IP Logged

i had a terrific first pregnancy physically but i was stressed and looking back think i had ante natal depression (first pregnancy and being in a foreign country without friends and family)

with tom it was different-i had a lousy pregnancy mostly cos i was knackered looking after my 9 month old at the time but my mental health was good

i was more laid back and im sure thats why tom is an easier baby than max

i had heartburn with both pregnancies and general aches and pains which were similar but my attitude was different with both

Posted: 03 November 2005 at 4:08pm | IP Logged

Maybe I've got my rose tinted specs on but I've said loved it - it was like being part of a special club and I do really miss it - I LOVED my bump (this was what I was most excited about and v annoyed when I took ages to show)

it was uncomfy as hell towards the end and the heartburn was horrid...but having a baby growing and moving about inside you is amazing and something I still can't quite get my head round...

Posted: 03 November 2005 at 4:16pm | IP Logged

i loved being pregnant looking back!

I loved my bump too!!  I loved rubbing it and feeling all those kicks and things!  Im sure Travis may be a boxer or something!!!!

I had a lot of stress though, I worked right up till when I moved house, in April!  Also moving house and being due in April was a big stress!  But all my family and David's family made sure everything was perfect for me, as I couldnt contribute much to moving!!

I loves my birth too!!!  I loved it more than being pregnant!!!  Strange but true!

Posted: 03 November 2005 at 4:23pm | IP Logged

i loved my bumps too but both were HUGE

sleeping was a nightmare and i had to have a toilet nearby all the time

it is a pretty awesome experience

we are so lucky to have been able to have it when there are some many people who cant have children

Posted: 03 November 2005 at 4:35pm | IP Logged

ooo yep I loved being prg, i hated the horrendous morning sickness I had with my 4th pregnancy, didnt get it for the first three or with the last one, I only felt sick. The tiredness was overwhelming in the last one, but that mightve had something to do with have 4 others to look after, one being a baby still herself.

All in all I too couldnt wait for my bump to show, I hated the inbetween bit that made me look like I had a pot belly and being too big for my regular clothes and too small for maternity ones, but when it showed properly I loved to stick it out lol.

It really is amazing having the feeling of carrying a baby, like greedy said it is like being part of a special club

All that said, Im not having any more lol, I have done my bit - oooo dont get me all broody again lol hehe

luv lilybxx

Posted: 03 November 2005 at 4:42pm | IP Logged

i hated it woth a vengance

i hated putting on weight (not lost it)

i hated feeling sick

i hated feeling sore

i hated needing a wee every 2 minutes

i hated the way people treat you-like youve lost your brain(that happens after!)

needless to say its not an experience i want to repeat!  

Posted: 03 November 2005 at 4:53pm | IP Logged

I HATED IT

I hated the fact that my bump ruled my life from the minute i found out i was pg - i couldnt drink, couldnt dance, craved things i'd never normal eat, felt sick at the though of all the food i used 2 love, couldnt stand for long or go without a wee for more than 30 minutes on top of that i was majorly stressed out at the thought of losing him all the way thru & the fact every1 stared at me everywhere i went

On the plus side i did hav a great pregnancy physically, no morning sickness & managed 2 avoid severe SPD despite signs of it very early in my pg

Posted: 03 November 2005 at 5:20pm | IP Logged

My first one was really good, once i had got past the morning sickness at 14 weeks, i loved the feeling when he used to move around, even when he had the hiccups, the last couple of weeks were a nightmare, i couldnt sleep due to the bump and was weein every 5 mins...

with this one.... im hating it so far, im only 12 weeks so i got a few weeks till the sickness calmes down, and i cant wait. im looking forward to growing a bump again, thats the best part.

Posted: 03 November 2005 at 5:21pm | IP Logged

its interesting to see other peoples comments

it seems that we all had v. diff experiences