She is 15 weeks pregnant, although last week I talked to her and she was only 10...so that's weird; but everything is I'm sick! I have severe morning sickness and all I do is throw up! Well, last time I checked, throwing up is normal when you are pregnant! I'm pregnant! I can't work! I can't do this, I can't do that! And, she thought she was fat before she got pregnant, and was always trying to lose weight and never could, but all of a sudden, she lost 30lbs!! That cannot be good while you are pregnant. I think she just wants attention but she is acting like she is dying! She's just pregnant! And I am NOT jealous as my husband says so please don't tell me that.
2007-03-27 08:56:08 · 19 answers · asked by Misty B 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
LOL. Unfortunately pregnant women have the knack for driving others nuts. We think everyone is as interested in what we are going through as we are...nobody else is as interested. I've learned this lesson. Let me just say this - morning sickness is nothign to be trifled with. Yes, it's a common symptom of pregnancy, but when you are throwing up 6 times a day it's not fun anymore. You want to die. You would give anythign to make it stop. I actually lost close to 10 pounds just from throwing up alone. Not fun. Preggos can be self-centered (it's a sorry fact). We're going through so many changes, both physically and emotionally. Next time your friend brings it up, just change the subject. Or plan a "no pregnancy" lunch where neither of you are allowed to talk about it. Believe it or not, as wrapped up as we are in our own pregnant lives we get sick of it too! Good luck!
2007-03-27 09:02:11 · answer #1 · answered by poohb2878 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't think she is milking it at all. Take it from someone who had very severe "morning" sickness, it is terrible! You can't even drink a sip of water without throwing up. The first trimester is the worst too! When I was pregnant with my oldest, I actually had to be hospitalized for dehydration because my morning sickness was so bad.
Your friend is probably more miserable then she has ever been in her entire life. Most women do not complain about morning sickness just to get attention. Once you have a child you will understand.
If it really bothers you to hear about how sick she is, my advice is don't talk to her for a while.
2007-03-27 16:07:04 · answer #2 · answered by western b 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
my wife is pregnant and when she went through her 1st tri she had morning sickness so bad she barely wanted to move. Although they call it morning sickness her lasted all day and all night. It was horriable anytime she smelled food she would vomit. At 16 weeks the doctor had to give her meds to help keep food down. Which gave her diarrhea and on top of that it barely worked on her so she was still vomiting. Finally she became lively at 18 weeks. Due to my wifes morning sickness she had lost weight also, and did not gain any weight until about 20 weeks. As for working there is a possiability that her doctor feels it is a hazard for her to work. I know my wife is an EMT and the doctor would not let her work because the amounts of weight she has to pick up on each call could have caused her to lose our baby. I bet by the middle of her 2nd tri she won't act like that.
2007-03-27 16:10:53 · answer #3 · answered by jerry5661 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Having severe morning sickness is not fun. It can get very serious! I think you are being a total B*tch! Some women have a very hard time in the beginning! I know, I have hardly been able to get out of bed for 2 months!And saying "she is just pregnant" Hello! She is growing another human being! And if your husband thinks your jealous, you probably are. And you are saying she lost 30lbs! obviously there is something wrong. Man I hope this is not a real post, if it is you are a horrible friend!
2007-03-27 16:06:51 · answer #4 · answered by ME 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Hun, if she's saying she's really sick and has lost 30lbs, chances are she has severe morning sickness. Yes, some morning sickness is normal, but some of us unlucky folks get it worse than others. Don't knock somebody because you aren't in her shoes. Each pregnancy is different. Heck my two pregnancies have been different as night and day. And yes, its also possible for your dates to change. Why do you care so much? How is it hurting you? Some women are blessed with an easy pregnancy, others are not so lucky. Consider yourself a lucky one. Best of luck.
2007-03-27 16:48:32 · answer #5 · answered by duckygrl21 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well have you ever been pregnant?? my fist three months were hell and I couldn't believe how bad it was...it was shocking for me so maybe its the same for her... I know it can be annoying...but hang in there...sorry you have to listen but if you have never been preggo then you don't understand, if you have then understand that every pregnancy is different. I had no idea how hard it was. It's very frustrating to not be able to work, eat , move without throwing up. It's normal up to 4 tmes a day but if it's more then she's really sick and needs to go to the e.r.
2007-03-27 16:17:30 · answer #6 · answered by k 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hey its more normal for a woman to lose weight during pregnancy than to gain wieght. Pregnancy can be real hard on some women ecspecially if this is here first pregnancy. So i think your friend could be overexaggerating her symptom during pregnancy... but there is alot of things that change during pregnancy!!!
Also some woman have a harder pregnancy than others...what i suggest is have your friend get more info on things that happen while pregnant so that when things occur she wont be shocked..
Also you can talk to other friends you have that have been pregnant for advice also...
And unlike your husband i dont think you are jealous at all!!!
Good luck, and try hard to stay by her side..this pregnancy could be really tough
2007-03-27 16:16:03 · answer #7 · answered by Proud to Be Mommy!! 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No I don't think you are jealous. Some women do that, they enjoy the lime light and will do anything to get attention. When a pregnancy is put into the mix it can multiply the need for attention by 1000. My friend did the same thing, it was always poor me, poor me. I was just as pregnant as she was with a toddler and I had to endure her issues along with mine and if I tried to talk about my issues she would call me a whiner. And her losing that much weight can be really harmful to her baby. She needs to stop.
2007-03-27 16:02:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
You know I know exactly how you are feeling. I have a sister in law that is the same way. It makes me so mad. Every time I get pregnant she gets pregnant and all she does is whine, complain, B*tch and moan. I hate when people act like pregnancy is a disease. I mean having 2 kids of my own I know pregnancy isn't all sweet and yes it is hard on your body but, Come on people suck it up!
2007-03-27 16:05:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
First of all, why are you talking about your "friend" behind her back? Some pregnant women have a harder time than others...just try to be understanding. Maybe she just needs a little sympathy. If you cant deal with it, then just dont be her friend anymore. Simple as that
2007-03-27 16:10:35 · answer #10 · answered by tulips♥77 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋