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  • I hate being pregnant. I know some women love it (although I find it hard to believe). Those of you who love it, please tell me why?

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    04.30.08, 11:56 AM [ Watch | Flagged ]
    • ditto (hate it)

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      04.30.08, 11:57 AM [ Flag ]
    • hating it right now, in first tri and sick. I don't mind it after m/s ends.

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      04.30.08, 11:57 AM [ Flag ]
    • i loved feeling that I had this special person inside me. I felt special- like a walking miracle. and my skin was GORGEOUS and i loved never having to worry about my flabby belly. I felt beautiful.

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      04.30.08, 11:57 AM [ Flag ]
      • I was okay until the last tri, wish I was you thoug, I never felt that way.

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        04.30.08, 11:59 AM [ Flag ]
      • ditto. i was surprised by how much i loved it. i thought the entire experience was fascinating.

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        04.30.08, 11:59 AM [ Flag ]
      • ditto

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        05.09.08, 04:08 PM [ Flag ]
    • sorry - hated it too. Wasn't even impressed with the movement - totally felt like an alien inside me. So weird.

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      04.30.08, 11:58 AM [ Flag ]
      • OP: Yes, ITA. I always pictured a squirrel inside.

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        04.30.08, 11:58 AM [ Flag ]
      • ditto. alien.

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        04.30.08, 11:58 AM [ Flag ]
    • i hated it until i had db 4 weeks ago and now i miss it because i wish i hadknown it was him in my womn. would have felt more connected

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      04.30.08, 11:58 AM [ Flag ]
      • womb

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        04.30.08, 11:58 AM [ Flag ]
      • I'm on #2 and even knowing that it will be a kid who I will love, I still hate bein pg. Just even more eager to push this sucker out.

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        04.30.08, 11:59 AM [ Flag ]
        • i think mine is confounded by ds having to be resuscitated at birth/ having almost lost him made me sad for the day we didnt know if hewould live that i hadnt connected more when i had the chance

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          04.30.08, 12:00 PM [ Flag ]
    • don't really love it, but don't mind the 2nd trimester when i felt better and people on the subway were nice(r) to me

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      04.30.08, 11:58 AM [ Flag ]
    • Love it. Just feel good. Peaceful. Look good. Like being preganant more than taking care of them as newborns, for sure!

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      04.30.08, 11:58 AM [ Flag ]
      • Yes, but when they're newborns you can give them to someone else from time to time. I get so sick of carrying this kid with me everywehre I go!

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        04.30.08, 11:59 AM [ Flag ]
        • np: I remember that - and thinking it would have been a better design to carry the baby on your back instead of in front

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          04.30.08, 12:01 PM [ Flag ]
          • I know. My back is f--king killing me.

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            04.30.08, 12:03 PM [ Flag ]
    • I hated it too. The outcome is great but I didn't enjoy it at all.

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      04.30.08, 11:58 AM [ Flag ]
    • i can't say i love it. but even i have to admit there's something very special about having a baby kick inside you.

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      04.30.08, 11:58 AM [ Flag ]
    • I liked the kicking. Didn't love being pg but it was fine.

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      04.30.08, 11:58 AM [ Flag ]
    • I think it depends on the experience. If you're puking and physically miserable, it's harder to enjoy. I think some people are just more "romantic" about it than others - they are overwhelmed at how amazing the whole process is and enjoy it. It's ok not to like it. You're just doing it for the end result, not for the pg.

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      04.30.08, 11:58 AM [ Flag ]
      • I had really bad pregancies--lots of cramping & bleeding & partial bedrest but still loved it. Wierd, I know.

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        04.30.08, 11:59 AM [ Flag ]
    • love having life growing within me, I think it's beautiful

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      04.30.08, 11:58 AM [ Flag ]
    • I thought it was cool to be a living science experiment, but I was also lucky that I had an easy pg

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      04.30.08, 11:59 AM [ Flag ]
    • For the most part, I hate it too. But I do like the kicking.

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      04.30.08, 11:59 AM [ Flag ]
    • I love it bc I look amaizng during pregnancy,, andI love lying down and feeling my furture child inside me.. i guess its spiritual for me.. its difficult to like it when your throwingup though

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      04.30.08, 11:59 AM [ Flag ]
    • I never had any symptoms except a growing bump. I hardly ever felt kicks and honestly couldn't feel contraction until far gone.

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      04.30.08, 11:59 AM [ Flag ]
    • the miracle of growing a baby, subway seats, people nicer to me, special attention from dh, everyone telling me I looked great, excitement of other dcs, feeling fortunate I was able to get pregnant. I just thought it was really cool overall.

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      04.30.08, 12:00 PM [ Flag ]
    • I'm coming to like it at 24 weeks, feel really lovey and cuddly with dh, no health issues. But I HATE when people tell me to enjoy my pregnancy because it's a such a special time. Who cares if others enjoy this "special time"?

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      04.30.08, 12:00 PM [ Flag ]
    • I love being pregnant. I loved my belly and feeling the baby kick inside me. In my defense both of pregnancies and deliveries were easy. No morning sickness, no stretchmarks, 20lbs with #1

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      04.30.08, 12:03 PM [ Flag ]
    • I've loved it. It's been easy for me, though. I like feeling the squirminess (3 wks left). I like my belly.

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      05.08.08, 01:09 PM [ Flag ]
    • I absolutely loved it, although it wasn't the easiest for me (had a bunch of issues throughout, but nothing serious). Just loved the thought of nourishing a baby with my body, and knowing I was keeping it safe and healthy.

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      05.08.08, 05:41 PM [ Flag ]
    • hated every minute both times

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      05.08.08, 06:11 PM [ Flag ]
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