I feel terrible to say that, but its true I hate being pregnant. I feel like there is nothing to do and I am constantely bored! My boyfriend is really getting annoyed with me, but I feel like I have no control over being miserable! Does anyone else feel this way??? And if not, any suggestions on things to do??? Im 26 weeks and I dont know if I can do it for a second more!!!! Please any advice will help...Thank you!
2007-03-26 05:28:55 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I have hated being pregnant since the very beginning. I had horrible morning sickness and had to quit work and stay home. I am tired ALL of the time. Irritable, miserable, and it's pretty much been that way the entire time.
I am 38 weeks now and wondering if it will ever end. I feel unattractive and exhausted beyond comprehension. I don't ever want to do anything, and not only am I bored, my poor husband has to deal with me being lazy and irritable all of the time. It's not fun.
I had a short period in my 2nd trimester where I felt good, but it started to fade when I started getting tired again.
Pregnancy is different for everyone. Some people LOVE being pregnant because they have great pregnancies with little problems. Some people actually feel better pregnant and emotions are happy and excited.
For me, not so much. I get down a lot, tired, and irritable. But it's all worth it and when it comes down to it... 9 months is only a short period of life... but all of this work teaches us one thing... having children is not about us!
Even now, as a mother, we have to make sacrifices. Sacrificing sleep and comfortability... and so much more... we are literally sharing our body with another person that we created with someone we love. It's worth it, and although I haven't reached the end of my pregnancy yet... I know that when she comes out I will forget all the horrible pains of labor and pregnancy.
2007-03-26 05:35:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
HAHAH I'm currently 20 weeks and I'm so glad to know I'm not the only one that feels miserable. I have had two other children and laugh when the ladies say I loved being pregnant. Pregnancy is a wonderful thing. I have to say the after product will be well worth your efforts on being uncomfortable. I'd say get on myspace or find answering questions on yahoo to pass some time. Also you might pick up a hobby. Get some books and research what you are about to go though. Start a diary on your pregnancy and put how you feel at the moment. A good couple of good sites are www.pregnancyweekly.com and www.babyzone.com also you might want to go to amazon and check into getting in the womb so you and your BF can understand what you and your body and the baby's progress are. I just ordered so my fiance can understand what is currently happening. Also try lavender in the bath. You can make a bath salt by using eptsiom salt and sea salt course and fine and your favorite essintail oils. I love lavender or yalan yalan or a fruity smell. Remember to make memories by some thing you both like. It's uncomfortable being pregnant because you are gaining wieght and most ladies find that unattractive. Just remember you are over half way you can do it.!!!
2007-03-26 05:59:45 · answer #2 · answered by Toni V 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I HATE being pregnant too...although it's not because "there is nothing to do and I am constantly bored" like you. I hate pregnancy because I'm physically miserable. The 1st trimester I felt like crap and was so tired it was literally painful...from there it just got worse. My back hurts, my feet hurt, I'm swollen, I'm grouchy. I've got stretch marks and cankles. I waddle instead of walk. It's getting harder to breathe and get a nice deep breath because I'm carrying her so high. Now I'm 31 weeks and I have acid reflux so bad that I have to sleep propped sitting up....and she kicks all night so I don't get much sleep anymore. Not to mention I'm still working full time despite being in constant pain (lower back) and exhausted. I wish I had nothing to do!!
Not everyone enjoys being pregnant. For me, it has NOT been fun. I wanted 4 kids before I got pregnant...now I'm reconsidering just because I don't want to be pregnant ever again! Unless there is some way science can figure out how to make the MAN be pregnant...then my husband could do it! :) lol
2007-03-26 06:29:08 · answer #3 · answered by LittleRoo 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I'm so glad that someone else feels this way. I feel horrible because I don't love being pregnant. My mom keeps telling me over and over again how much she loved it and makes me feel bad because I do truly hate it. I hate my changing body and the new aches and pains every day. I hate that I hate red meat now. I hate that I can't drink the occasional glass of red wine. My pregnancy has been miserable - I've had morning sickness so bad i lost 7 pounds, I've always been tired even in the second trimester, I'm cranky, I have heartburn, I miss going running, my ankles have become nonexistent, the list coudl go on.
I try to focus on the positive. As lame as it sounds, I talk to my baby and remember why I'm going through this. I tell myself it will all be worth it adn will be over soon. Hey...at least we get maternity leave in the summer, right?! ;)
2007-03-26 05:43:33 · answer #4 · answered by poohb2878 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
"nothing to do and I am constnatly bored".....
Okay I'm not a big fan of being PG either-- i'm 36+ weeks, but nothing to do and being bored isn't really why. Why aren't you doing anything? I took my last quarter at College so I could finish my associates, and that included an aerobic walking course 3 times a week in which we walked 1-2 miles a day on wooded/hilly trails. We're remodeling our house and I'm consntantly loading up the truck to go to the dump or sanding things or ripping out old paneling. I still give horseback lessons to a couple of my 4-H kids......
Being pregnant shouldn't hold you back. Eat right and dont smoke/drink/etc, but other than that, do what you normally do....
(and BTW, I'm not a big fan of being PG either, just becuase it feels awkward and i dont like all the attention/questions, and I just want my baby already. ha.)
2007-03-26 05:39:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I am 18 weeks pregnant right now and i feel the exact same way!! I am just trying to do one day at a time. Some days are better than others.
2007-03-26 05:47:31 · answer #6 · answered by autumn1545 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Only feel that way when I finally go overdue...which so far has been EVERY time. You are just going to HAVE to relax and accept it you are not going to have this baby anytime soon...Take up a hobby or do something that you have always wanted to do or finish that project you started but never seem to have time to finish. Get the nursery ready, go shopping, wash the babys clothes and put them away, clean your house, go to the park...Of course he's getting annoyed with you if you are expecting him to keep you happy all of the time do something by yourself or with your girlfriends.
And if you hate being pregnant that much, now that you've tried it, don't forget how to prevent that from happening in the future......
2007-03-26 05:36:53 · answer #7 · answered by Proud Mommy of 6 6 · 1⤊ 5⤋
My cuz hated being pregnant. She was bored and had nausea all the time.
2007-03-26 05:33:16 · answer #8 · answered by jessi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i hated it too! i blew up like some damned whale, ugh! had to quit my job early and sit on my butt just waiting, it sucked. i couldn't do anything i loved because it was "dangerous" for the pregnancy (eg. racing, weightlifting, etc), i felt like such a useless wuss. thank god it's over!!!!!!!!!
2007-03-26 05:43:22 · answer #9 · answered by nanabooboo 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Look on the bright side. It'll be over in a few months and then you'll never be bored again.
Well, atleast not for the next 18 years.
2007-03-26 05:38:36 · answer #10 · answered by Just Bianca 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋