hormones
anxiety
tears
heartburn
hip pain
sciatica
aching legs
back ache
extra hair in places i never had hair
constant runny nose
hot flushes
nausea
vomiting
pee'ing like a tap
wearing pads
and lots more!
I wish someone had told me
-Pregnancy is not glamorous!! I had this image of how amazing and lovely it was going to be, feeling lovely and fuzzy all the time! Total BS! hahaha
-restless leg will make me want to cut off my right leg
-I will get NO sleep whatsoever
-I would get cellulite when I have NEVER had it before
-that I would start hating and avoiding people because I don't want to hear another person say "you'll get less sleep after the baby so enjoy it now" or how horrible their labour was, how bad their baby slept or had colic or reflux or poonami's, how I must be having a boy cause I am carrying all my weight in my ar*e (We are having a girl!!!) and my pet peeve "enjoy your pregnancy, relax, do stuff you love doing etc" BAH I am not enjoying this and cannot imagine how I am sposed to enjoy it and feel good when I feel soooooo fat and uncomfy and sore and tired and cranky!!!! How do you force yourself to enjoy it?!
But most importantly (and this over-rides everything I have said above) I wish someone had told me:
-how amazing it is to feel this little person moving inside you, wiggling, kicking (even when it's in the ribs) growing.... I under estimated how amazing it is to feel her move... Makes it all worth it
that every pregnancy is different... you hear people say it, but don't believe it until the next one comes along!
the amount of pain you can be in the whole pregnancy BEFORE labour is even thought of.
That you'll forget the amount of pain labour was almost instantly.
And the one I really wish I'd have known before baby #1 was WHERE TO PUSH! Baby would have been out hours earlier if they'd told me where to push instead of "push"...
That early pregnancy symptoms feel like your period is about to arrive, that pregnancy is exhausting to the point you sometimes have to stop working at 5 months just so you can get some more sleep, that it's ok not to enjoy being pregnant just because you wanted a baby.
Min - Clumsiness too!! I trip over flat surfaces all the time!!
The Dreaded baby Brain!! Not realising how bad it actually is!!
Heartburn - Its not just tomato based things, everything will give you heartburn!
The Fidgetyness - U know the type where you can't just lay on the lounge and be comfortable, your always moving and changing positions and being all hot and bothered and still still finding something that's comfy!
Back Pain
Hip Pain
Rib Pain
Round Ligament Pain
Constipation/Diarrehea
STRETCH MARKS
How painful those kicks in the "nether regions" can be
And I agree, pregnancy is not "glamorous" like you see all those pregnant Hollywood stars, it is hard work and tiring and can be downright uncomfortable. But saying that I wouldn't change it as without this wonderful experience I wouldn't have my precious little girl and my 2 little boys who will be joining us in a few months.
But don't ask me to do it again as the answer is NO....
that I will feel like it's 40 degrees all the time
carpal tunnel!!
round ligament pain
some kicks can be very painful, and having baby jumping around constantly isn't always pleasant
You can't eat anything you want particularly if you're already overweight! You should probably start being careful with your diet early because GD isn't fun!!
My allergies will be 10 times worse, and the only things I can take don't work
Leg cramps at night that can end in tears
I will be completely exhausted most of the time
wanting to fall pregnant for 5+ years will not mean I will automatically love being pregnant....
I wish someone had told me....to make the most of it despite all the above mentioned problems. It is all over before you know it and you forget so quickly what it feels like to have a new life growing inside you. 8-[
Oh, yeah, and I wish someone had told me my hair would fall out and grow back curly! #-o
That the further you go on.... the more uncomfortable is it physically. Just can't get to sleep and all the pain that you get, grion pain, hip pain, back pain, period cramp like pain... etc!!
Also, if I can add another - that everyone you meet has to tell you the worst labour/pregnancy/baby crying story and feel free to give their advice, welcome or not.
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Makes it all worth it
I love this topic!
dehydration, drips and medication.
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