Being Pregnant
Top 5 Worst Things About Being Pregnant
40 weeks pregnant with my first baby. Brown hair!
It’s no secret. I hate being pregnant. HATE IT. But I love being a mom, so it’s a means to an end, you know?
I was thinking about the things I hate most about pregnancy and they’re all pretty obvious, but I thought I’d list them here and then ask y’all to go ahead and vent about what bugs you the most while pregnant. Maybe you’re one of those gals (jealous!) who doesn’t get morning sickness. Your list will definitely be different than mine.
Here we go:
Morning Sickness: My morning sickness isn’t in the morning and doesn’t end after the first trimester. I puke from about week six right up until I give birth. And I puke during labor too. I’m a puker, what can I say? Morning sickness, for me, is THE worst part about being pregnant.
Gaining Weight: The second worst part about being pregnant is the weight gain. I gained 50 pounds with my daughter and 60 pounds with my son. Sixty pounds! Do you know how hard that is to lose? My weight gain is tied to morning sickness. The only thing that keeps the puke at bay is food, so I end up stuffing food down my gullet all day long. Does being pregnant make complaining about weight gain tacky? I don’t care, I hate gaining that much weight! And it’s not so much about appearance as how awful I feel.
Lack of Sleep: This one mostly pertains to the end of the second trimester and the entire third trimester but still, that’s like, what, four months? That’s a lot of tossing and turning, yo. Also, I get that whole rhinitis thing that makes my nose stuffy which makes sleeping even more difficult. I can honestly tell you that I have slept more since I had my son than before he was born.
Constant Peeing: The peeing, my God, the peeing! It’s a nightmare. Every ten minutes I had to pee and then only a teaspoon. Stumbling to the bathroom eight-hundred times every night is bad enough, but making the trek to the restroom while at work is THE WORST. Especially when you have to pass the same people’s offices over and over again. You just know they’re thinking, Dear God, she’s peeing AGAIN?
Super Sniffer: This might seem like a weird one but you know how your sense of smell is magnified by about a billion when you’re pregnant? Does that happen to you? It’s like I’m a super hero and my super power is smelling. It’s so bad I couldn’t scoop dog food into the dogs’ bowls without retching. I couldn’t use certain shampoos or conditioners without puking in the shower. I had to give away certain lotions because the scent made me WANT TO DIE.
Come on! I’ve showed you mine, now show me yours. What are your top five worst things about being pregnant?
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Best Of Babble | Beauty, Motherhood, Sisterhood & Family commented on May 30 11 at 12:25 pmDeathMetalMommy commented on May 20 11 at 12:59 pmI, for the most part, enjoy being pregnant. I’m not going to list the things that I am fortunate enough not to suffer from. No pregnant woman wants to hear that another pregnant woman has none of the symptoms that she is miserable with. What I didn’t like was the weight gain and, most of all, other people. Gestation is a spectator sport. If I have one more person ask if I’ve figured out what causes that yet, I’m going to ask them to draw me a diagram.
Abby commented on May 20 11 at 1:07 pmThis one is due just sixteen months after the first, I LOVE the diagram response…..
The thing that makes me the craziest is the smell. I work with adolescent boys, I puked everytime the football team ran past my door, and the coach would NOT re-route them. Also, the moodiness, even I want to stab me.
Kristine commented on May 20 11 at 3:27 pmOverall I enjoyed my pregnancy, but there were definetly things I hated. The heartburn, swelling of my legs, heartburn, lack of sleep, runny yet super-sensitive nose, and did I mention the heartburn?
Also when I am pregnant I turn into a grade A B***H!! I lose all reasoning ability, things just need to be done my way. My husband thought he could reason with me a few times… he was oh so wrong. ;)
PlumbLucky commented on May 20 11 at 3:52 pmI couldn’t “do” stinks. As in, perfume that mildly annoys me in a non preggo state? Instant dry heaves. Trash in the can more than a single day? Pukefest!
What really stunk with my first pregnancy was the constant peeing and the (literally) 1/4 round trip hike to the loo from my office within a construction site. I wore a pedometer for a couple of days, I averaged 2.5 miles per day in bathroom trips!!!! Whoot for exercise!
Lauren commented on May 20 11 at 9:07 pm1. I hate the constant pain from my lower back down to my toes. My legs hurt so bad from standing too long the other day, it made it so much harder to sleep. 2. And the not being able to sleep. I never slept on my back, and now that is the only position I feel comfortable in, and I can’t lay that way. 3. I am tired ALL the time and feel I don’t have the energy or desire to do the simplest tasks. I have become very lazy.
4. I also hate the weight gain, and I feel guilty about hating it.
What do I love? I can feel my baby move all the time now, and people are very accepting of anything I do. From my moodiness to my forgetfulness, people are always laughing it off and telling me it’s alright.
Layne commented on May 20 11 at 10:59 pmI’m 26 weeks with my first and I HATE pregnancy. I LOVE this little girl in my belly but that is my only saving grace. My complaints: I’m uncomfortable at all time. Not one moment goes by that I can say-hmm this feels nice. Second is muscle cramps- I have at least one a day that literally takes my breath away. Third is the hormones. I’m a cryer normally- I really don’t need the extra help. Lastly weight gain, I am waaayyy too self conscious to go through this again. Although I’m sure I’ll meet my daughter and it will all go out the window…
Sally commented on May 20 11 at 11:01 pmI hate hearing about how awful other pregnant women are having it soooo badwhile I am pregnant. Seriously, you are pregnant, not suffering from cancer. I don’t really want to hear about all your aches and pains. kthanksbye
Amanda commented on May 20 11 at 11:27 pmI generally like being pregnant and try to keep a positive outlook on even the horrible stuff since it’s typically such a short period of time and a means to an end. In the 3rd trimester and, today, only 13 days away from my due date, I’m finding it very tough to be positive. The sleep issue is awful – I can’t get comfortable, my left hip (and usually my right) cramps up from laying in the same position all night. I also got pregnancy-induced carpal tunnel (though, it was far, far worse with the first than this pregnancy). I also hate the weight gain and again, not because of the weight per se but that I feel yucky and don’t really have the energy to go to the gym. I’m definitely looking forward to being able to sleep on my back and stomach and to shedding some of this baby weight! :)
Sunshine Elle commented on May 21 11 at 12:11 am1. tired all the time. no matter what, if i get my daughter to sleep at the preferred 7:45 or 9:30, i cannot get enough rest to keep me from feeling like i slept at all- because i usually didn’t
2. back pain. this is magnified by the fact that i have a toddler who just needs to be picked up sometimes.
3. the peing
4. not being able to fit my clothes OR find any that fit in maternity stores (all too big) or regular department stores (too small)
5. the random nausea. i never had actual throwing up, but that drop of a hat nausea makes me crazy.
Sunshine Elle commented on May 21 11 at 12:22 am#3…the peeing (apparently pregnancy makes you have vision impairment too. and Kristine, i am right there with you on the moodiness. i get on my own nerves with all the secret crying over a big deal that really isn’t a big deal and when i’m upset? oh believe i am the biggest B-i-*-*-* in the world! and yes heartburn sucks but tums are so yummy i want one right now!
sharon commented on May 21 11 at 1:29 am1- The nausea. Which twisted mind called it “morning sickness”?? Mine started in the morning and got progressively worse all day until I would literally wake up at night just to puke. Also it came with vertigo so I couldn’t even stay upright half the time, which was probably merciful in retrospect.
2- The back pain. Like someone prodding me in the spine with a hot iron. Incessant.
3- The weight gain. Yup, 60 and 50 lbs. here too… And I started at 95 lbs. (I’m short) so it was like carrying another half me.
4- The gestational diabetes. For a person who generally faints at blood and needles, I had to poke myself on average about 8 times a day like a freaking pincushion, what with the blood sugar testing and the insulin. Also, to deprive a pregnant woman of chocolate is a human rights violation I think.
5- The exhaustion. I never had that second-trimester energy burst you hear so much about. Instead, I went from feeling nauseous and exhausted at about 16 weeks to feeling fat and exhausted.
And the sickest part? I would totally do it again.
Jess K commented on May 22 11 at 3:54 pmI am due with my second (a boy) in August and I remember so much of my pregnancy with my daughter with rose colored glasses. Maybe it really was better, but I think part of it was just that it was my first time and everything was new and magical. This time, I am so done. My top complaint this go around is rhinitis, which I didn’t have with my daughter, but has been PLAGUING me this entire pregnancy. Can’t breathe, especially at night, and have allergies too. Ughhhh. Also, I hate that by the end of the day, just from normal eating, I feel so out of breath and stuffed to the gills because there is NO ROOM for food and yet I’m hungry allllll the time. Just started getting truly uncomfortable when I sleep (I’m 26 weeks today) and my hips click when I walk very much. It feels like they’re loose in their sockets. Deeeelightful. Also, I can hardly muster the strength to wander around Target for an hour without getting back spasms and feeling like I need a week to recover. Yeah… come to think of it, my first pregnancy DEFINITELY was a cakewalk compared to this. I was a lot smaller then, too, so that has a lot to do with it. My baby belly is already as big as it was when I gave birth the first time, and I still have three months to go. I’m huge! And I can’t find a decent, comfortable pair of jeans to save my life. Ugh. OK, I’m done.
cally commented on May 23 11 at 3:48 am1. the morning sickness! im a puker as well and this is my first pregnancy im 32 weeks and yep still puking! i dread labor because i know its going to happen then as well!
2. the peeing! i feel like i live in the bathroom! its horrible i wake up every hour to my bladder feeling like its about to pop and scared to death im not going to make it and when i get there i hardly pee!!! not to mention when i sneeze,cough or puke i pee. also if you touch my belly i pee wtf is up with that??
3. side sleeping! i miss sleeping on my bad oh my gosh do i ever miss sleeping on my back! i hate sleeping on my side no matter which side it is i hate it! my hips feel like they are being crushed or something and the back pain AHG!
4. HEARTBURN! i feel like hell is in my chest 24/7! i eat tums like you wouldnt believe and the further along i get the worse it is!!! i can drink ice water have heartburn! i sleep on my left side and guess what? heartburn? i look at food and whaddya know? HEARTBURN!
5. restless legs! i thought all thoughs people going on about RLS were well crazy but not anymore! ill be in bed dead tired and all the sudden my toes start tingling in the most annoying way and NOTHING helps!! i mean it gets so bad ill get up and take a bath at 3 am just to try and relax and it works that is until i get out of the tub which in itself is a pain in the @$$! it gets so bad i cry its the worse thing in the world its like omg im so damn tired i cant even think or see straight and i cant sleep because my toes and feet are all jumpy and feel like ive got a million bugs crawling around under my skin!
Kristin commented on May 23 11 at 11:54 pmMorning sickness and super sniffer, for sure. I’m a college professor and during my third pregnancy I was SO SICK. Physical activity was one of the many things that brought it on. On my teaching days that spring semester, I’d often walk up the three flights of stairs to my office, puke in a bag, go to the bathroom to brush my teeth, then go to class. THEN…a freshman who always sat in the front row and came from a big-name family in our small town REEKED EVERY DAY. I’m sure he never brushed his teeth before class and he often smelled of vomit (or at least seemed to). Not fun to lecture while attempting not to gag!
CC commented on Jul 22 11 at 12:03 pm1.) morning sickness….I was sick all the time, the whole pregnancy. Even brushing my teeth made me puke. Driving made me car sick and I would have to pull over.
2. ) indigestion….ugh!
3.) the feeling that my stomach was going to explode if I got any bigger…i was so uncomfortable all the time
4.) peeing 5 times a night and forget it if I sneezed or laughed
5.) being in a constant state of worry about my future child, moodiness, crying at the drop of a hat
6.) my daughter had hiccups constantly…every time I tried to relax, shecstarted going
That said…I hated being pregnant, but I am so thankful I had the ability to be pregnant and have a beautiful baby. I loved her from day 1 and waited a long time for her to come into my life.
Tomeka commented on Jul 22 11 at 4:05 pmOh my goodness, everything on your list is my list. I haven’t had another child since and it’s been 14yrs. I am now deciding along with my husband to get ready to do it again and reading this just may set me back again!!
Beaverton_Chick commented on Oct 23 11 at 3:01 pm1)HemRoids!!!!!!) Yes I said it ! its Gross butt it is really painful especially when you have many not just 1 !!!!
2) HeartBurn—Tums is my best friend right now!!
3) Peeing all the time is Super annoying…Pooing with Hems Not FUN!!!
4) Un announced Hormonal Emotions creeping up on you when you don’t want them!!
5) Taking care of a toddler when your super tired and feel yucko.
6) When Daddy sleeps and lets you stay awake taking care of the toddler(s) while being prego__ How Rude!!
Jennifer commented on Mar 08 12 at 12:42 pm1. The morning sickness. I can’t do the dishes, or be around any things strong smelling. Half the food I crave, if I smell it i can’t eat it but yet it tastes so amazing. My morning sickness is so hourendous and it starts with the dry heaving and that continues for 2 hours so im constantly doing the fake throw up thing and feeling worse and worse then eventually i finally throw up and that conitnues for a few hours. its outragous.
2. the peeing – im like a faucet it never stops i could not have had anything to drink for 3 hours and i could pee a gallon its rediculous specially at night when i am trying to sleep.
3. sleeping – not gonna happen i toss and turn – and the weird ass dreams i started having associated with teh pregnancy does not help i had a dream about a waterfall and then had to pee all night bc i kept dreaming about it
4. the gas – i think this is a bad one more so for my husband then for me. I have always farted (tmi sorry) and find nothing wrong with it. but lately anything and everything i eat makes me gasey and not the quiet scentless ones but the major dangerous killer ones. I feel horrible bc if i hold it in i have horrible stomach pains but if i let it out well them my husband pretends to pass out lol.
5. the emotional rollercoaster – i cry at anything someone could ask me how my day is going and i bust out crying. Yesterday I was a royal bitch to everyone and had absolutly no reason to be that way but couldn’t help it then today i was perfectly fine and im sure tomorrow ill be a big cry baby for no reason. im all over the mad
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