Which pregnancy was your favourite ?

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New mum to baby no.1! Don’t want another anytime soon but definitely will in a year or two!

I wondered (if you’ve been pregnant more than once) which one did you enjoy the most?

I think I’d enjoy my next pregnancy more as I may be more relaxed and have a bit more confidence. My first pregnancy with this baby I was so nervous over everything I was a wreck

Good question!

For me I didn’t really enjoy any of mines the whole way as I was very sick, however, I enjoyed certain trimesters.

In my first pregnancy I enjoyed it after 20 weeks.

Second pregnancy I enjoyed the second trimester.

Third one I was miserable throughout due to being severely sick.

I did feel mentally stronger with each one as I guess I knew what to expect, would definitely say labour pain was the worst first time around as I really had nothing to compare it too.

Neither. I was sick through both and my body didn't cope. Pregnancy is something I endured not enjoyed.

Second was far better despite being in a pandemic and having a toddler to look after. I was sick multiple times a day for 4 months with DC1 and was exhausted for the whole 39 weeks.

I had to have loads of scans with DC2 though which was a right pain with an older child to manage.

First was a dream, no sickness, no issues, could nap all day if I wanted to.

Second was a trial. Constant nausea, really low energy levels, anaemia and a 3yo to look after.

First one - excitement, everything new, could sleep through tiredness, kicks were adorable etc, despite the awful vomiting. Easy pregnancy, was able to stay fit and active.

Second one was hard as was running after a terrifyingly active and willful toddler. Low energy, plus working full time and the second pregnancy was a chore, something I had to get through for the end result.

As babies though, my reaction was switched. First one I was a little more nervous of things, but was still out and about very early with him, learning to nurse was awkward. Slept a lot though and was an easy baby.

Second baby was a breeze - he nursed constantly through the night but was still an easy baby and I spent my days slumming it on the couch and staring at him.

Haha for your second pregnancy you’ll also have a baby/toddler/child to look after 🤦🏻‍♀️ Try not to worry too much (easier said than done!)

And really make the most of it! Pamper yourself, do pregnancy massages and pregnancy yoga classes, everything!

I've only had one, but it was during lockdown so I was basically home all the time. I wonder how different it would have been if I had still been commuting to the office, been able to go swimming, shopping for baby things, actually seeing my friends and family.

I think I worry that a second one would be a shock because I wouldn't be chilling at home the whole time, I would have to go to work and handle a toddler!

Definitely second, I wasn't working and financially/emotionally more secure so could afford some nicer things like the odd swim etc. Only downside was I was more sickly in the first trimester than with DS1

The first - it was exciting, I felt great, could rest and really focus on all the stages of my pregnancy and preparation for the baby's arrival.
The second one I had a miscarriage at 13 weeks, then my third pregnancy I was a bundle of anxiety about something going wrong, and also exhausted from looking after a whirlwind of a non-sleeping toddler 24/7, it was not fun.

Zero. I had hyperemesis both pregnancies. To say I hated both of them would be an understatement. But if I had to the better, I’d say the first as I only had myself to look after. I could be in misery in peace. I could be in hospital without any guilt. My second, I would be throwing up over my toddlers head while giving her a bath. I was horribly guilty throughout knowing how much time with my little one I was missing & how much of a stress it put on my husband working full time in a really busy job, doing full time childcare, looking after the house etc. I felt useless & horrible.

Pregnancy is hard with a little one to look after as well.. I think most people would agree on that one!

First. Second was very soon after the first and unplanned. So I was dealing with being pregnant with a (very "unsettled") baby under 1, finishing of my PhD, while working full time on my first permanent academic job. Really tough! In contrast I was just a PhD student during my first pregnancy and it was lovely!

I had difficulty taking in my second pregnancy and making it feel real. I wasn't excited about it at all and was much more focused on baby/PhD/work (unsurprisingly!). I found out the sex in the second pregnancy in order that we could give the baby a name and make him feel real! I chose not to for the first.

Fortunately both my pregnancies were physically very easy. And fortunately my second baby was much easier than my first.

Third baby was the best for me.

Dc1 I had when I was quite young and members 9f my family were very openly opposed to me continuing the pregnancy. The abuse from them really tarnished what should have been a time for me to enjoy and prepare and severely affected my mental health for years afterwards.

2nd pregnancy ended at 16 weeks due to an unexplained miscarriage.

Dc2 we had tried for years to conceive and due to the previous loss I couldn't relax until I had him in my arms. I also had an anterior placenta which meant I didn't feel many kicks adding to my worry and was measuring big with huge sudden growth spurts which the medical teams could find no cause for. Thankfully he arrived safe and sound (and weighing 10lbs!) After a difficult birth.

Dc3, surprise baby conceived while still breastfeeding dc2 and before my periods had returned. I struggled to believe I was pregnant until the 12 week scan and kept saying "if the baby comes" instead of "when the baby is born". Everything in the pregnancy ran smoothly, I could feel kicks, felt so full of energy and loved how my body was changing (even though my hips and feet were always aching) even the birth was easy, couple of hours at home no pain relief, he's been an easy baby ever since.

8th pregnancy but only second successful one - so felt extra special for so many reasons. Was also a twin pregnancy. It was amazing growing 2 little humans not just 1. I still Miss my bump

None. I struggled with the first as it was all new to me. I had HG with the second and my third was made difficult by my partner doing everything to make me terminate. I didn't.

The first one, it was so new and exciting. With the second I had a small toddler and was exhausted, and the same with the third plus I had worse sickness than with the other two.