I am 24 weeks pregnant and I am miserable. If it's not aches and pains it's heartburn. The tough part is I don't really have it that bad. I'm happy about being pregnant and I can't wait to be a mom I just hate being miserable
2006-10-26 06:40:55 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Why would that make you a bad mom? Having heartburn and aches doesn't make you a bad mother--you can't control it, therefore it's not your fault. Congrats on your new little one :-)
2006-10-26 06:44:28 · answer #1 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That doesn't make you a bad mom. Pregnancy is not an easy time. Your body is changing constantly. You're body is all out of whack. You have pains you never felt before. You can't fit into any of your clothes. It's normal to be a bit miserable. I did not like being pregnant. I wanted my boys more than anything in this world, but I too was miserable. I enjoy being a mother and made the decision to stay home with mine. It was the best decision I ever made and it has been the happiest 8 years of my life!!!
You're only human sweetie'!!! Try to enjoy it the best you can. And just remember, when that sweet lil person gets here, all the pain from pregnancy and all the pain of labor is instantly gone and erased. You're gonna be a great mother!!!!!
And for the heartburn... Tums never worked for me. May sound a bit un-lady-like, but I would guzzle a very cold Dr Pepper and burp. Heartburn was gone in an instant!!!
Congratulations Mommy!!!!!
2006-10-26 06:49:56 · answer #2 · answered by lil_hem_n_va 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it doesn't make you a bad mom, and I hope that you'll get rid of that saying quick. Nothing is worse than doubting yourself, especially in the first few months after your baby is born. Get happy momma!! I know pregnancy isn't easy. Your weight balloons uncontrollably, your feet don't fit your shoes, you can't eat without heartburn, and I don't know about you but one of the worst things I had to deal with during my own pregnancy was not being able to take a normal breath through my nose. Besides all the crazy things our bodies are doing, you know it's all for someone else, not you. And don't forget you have permission to be a little miserable, just don't allow it to consume your daily life. Go for a walk, visit friends, hey - you can go SHOE SHOPPING!! Have some fun with it, and know that it will all be over sooner than you want it to!! Good Luck!
2006-10-26 06:52:11 · answer #3 · answered by Nikki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No that does not make you a bad mom.I think every women who has been or is pregant are at times miserable and hate being miserable.It's just part of being pregant. I didn't get miserable with my 10.5 month old daughter till about the last 1-2 months and I even gained 65 pounds with her. I am about 25 weeks pregant with my second(a boy) and I have already been miserable the whole time. Backache,headache,heartburn,being tired,hard time bending over. It's all part of being pregant. Congratulations and Good Luck.
2006-10-26 06:45:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! Different people have different experiences with pregnancy. Your hormones get all out of whack and everything hurts and you feel sick and hungry and sometimes what you eat makes ya puke! It doesn't mean you are a bad mom, just means you are NORMAL!! Take it wasy, kick your feet up and relax, enjoy being the center of attention when people ask "when are you due" "is it a boy or a girl" and the like! Soon, the baby will be there and everything will be worth it. You'll hold that little bundle of joy in your arms and know that for the next several years of your life, this little person NEEDS you! It is nice to be needed!
2006-10-26 06:52:30 · answer #5 · answered by jawja_punkinpie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, definitely not. I had the same exact problem. I didn't like being pregnant though. I wanted My body back and I wanted to feel "normal" again. I took it out on my Fiance a lot because he was the person closest to me, and I hated myself for it. When you have the baby, you should feel much better, so keep your head up, things will get better. Sure, we get thunderstorms, but it can't rain forever, and the sun will shine again. Try taking some time out for yourself- get your nails done, or get your hair done, something that makes you happy. I got heartburn the worst, and I just sucked it up. Also, I liked taking warm baths to sooth my aches and pains. Pregnancy pretty much sucked, but at the same time, it was wonderful having a baby grow inside of me!Good luck, and congrats on the baby.
2006-10-26 06:46:23 · answer #6 · answered by LiSa B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That makes you normal. Nobody enjoys the persistent heartburn and other aches and pains that come along with pregnancy. I could tell you it's all worth it when you hold your little bundle of joy but that is so cliche and you'll hear that enough from other people. Personally I found it annoying when people say that to me. All I can tell you is don't be so hard on yourself. You're feeling the same thing many other people have felt are feeling and will feel. Good luck.
2006-10-26 06:44:40 · answer #7 · answered by Miriam Z 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey I lived in your shoes and I hated being miserable. In fact I really didn't like being pregnant. I love feeling my son move but after a while it just starts to hurt and be really uncomfortable. I couldn't wait for it to be all over. Now I have a wonderful 5 month old son and couldn't be more happier to be a mommy. It's normal to hate being miserable during pregnancy. Not everyone loves being pregnant. But trust me it is all worth it.
Congrats!
2006-10-26 07:40:09 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it doesn't make you a bad mom. You feel miserable, no biggy - your body is going through major changes, you're not gonna feel great all the time.
The last month of my pregnancy was the worst... everyday was worse than the day before. I was tired of being pregnant.
The time will come though and this will be over with and you'll have your baby... just take it one day at a time and look forward to the bundle of joy you'll get at the end.
2006-10-26 06:43:59 · answer #9 · answered by PrettyProblem 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh I agree! I am SO miserable too. I have had morning sickness forever and I am dying to just feel normal again. I am happy I am pregnant too, but I sometimes can hardly stand being so sick and miserable. I think it is probably not unlikely that there are many that feel this way. Good Luck to you!
2006-10-26 07:07:43 · answer #10 · answered by jamiasl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't make you a bad mom.
Something that helps me?...every time I'm feeling miserable, from gas, indigestion, heartburn, whatever else. I sit back, recline or lie on my back and rub my tummy. Take a moment to remember why I'm going through this. Of course laying back, she'll usually start squirming or kicking and I get a reminder. All the love starts to flow through me again and I feel better.
2006-10-26 06:47:49 · answer #11 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋