To really dislike being pregnant?

[CommonMallow]

Hi,

Bit worried about getting torn apart for this but I want to say that I totally appreciate that I can get pregnant and I sympathise with all those who have difficulties.

But I hate it. I’m just short of 8 months and I really haven’t enjoyed any moment of it. I’ve been constantly sick, I feel awful and every time the baby kicks I get this weird feeling over my whole body that makes me feel like I want to be alone (really had to describe).

Did anyone else feel like this? I am worried it will affect my relationship with my child.

[sweetkitty]

As much as I adore my 4 children (yes 4) and am so grateful they are here I hated being pregnant with a passion, I think I had 2 good weeks where the sickness went before the pelvic pain started. Pregnancy glow??? I looked like a sack of shit, I had that weird face pigmentation thing going on too, I looked old, knackered, in constant pain, heartburn, leaking boobs, fanjo felt like it was on the floor, uncomfortable etc.

I’m surprised I did it 4 times but happy never ever again.

[ChanklyBore]

I have been pregnant for a little over three years of my life. I have two children. I love them more because of the horrific things I went through getting them here, IMO. It felt like me and them against the world, something we had to get through by sticking together, rather than them inflicting it on me. Pregnancy is just....I can’t even find the words. Unbearable, but to be borne anyway.

[Nsky]

I found it ok, and felt well, both times

[riotlady]

Absolutely hated it, I felt awful and I was an emotional wreck. Honestly recovering from my section wasn’t half as bad as being pregnant- it hurt but I could take full breaths, eat what I wanted (gestational diabetes), wasn’t being sick and I had a cute baby to cuddle!

[Bettysprocker]

Absolutely hated every moment of every day. I had Hg until their births with all three, alongside high blood pressure, which meant long hospital stays. There is almost 10 years between DC1&2 mainly because I didn't feel up to going through it again. I adore children and the ends justified the means. DH was amazing and without him being so attentive our eldest would have remained an only child. They're 24, 15 and 13 now, I'm glad I never have to face it again.

[gamerchick]

Nah it's fine OP. I detested pregnancy, I didn't like the grub stage much either but it didn't affect bonding.
In fact I pinpointed the relief from pregnancy, when the head was out. Nearly over then.

[Nartl0ngNow]

Agree with you OP!
Not helped by most classes talking about you like your part of a kindergarten class.
"And remember, every day you're closer to meeting your lovely baby" iiiiiii knooooowww!!

[LHReturns]

Despised both pregnancies and counted days off on a chart every day.

I never really thought about how awful it was when it was over. But totally a means to end, and there is not ONE thing I enjoyed about being pregnant and I am glad I won’t be doing it again.

[Notenoughchocolateomg]

I hated being pregnant both times. The first time it was novel and initially I enjoyed it, but I was soon sore and achy and depressed. Second time was horrendous. Horrific SPD pain throughout which left me feeling suicidal. Terrible depression throughout too. It was just awful. Worth it all for my wonderful children. Never again

[googledontknow]

I hated being pregnant, and every woman I know hates being pregnant.
It's really not surprising - I'm amazed you feel like you are supposed to be enjoying it (I'm guessing you watch too many adverts with glowing beautiful pregnant ladies in them).
When you tell people you are pregnant, they are congratulating you for the baby which will be born - not the 9 shitty months you are about to have!