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Pregnancy

Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

The rubbish parts of pregnancy

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MichaelScottPaper · 20/06/2026 10:13

Can we have a thread where we can moan about pregnancy? I feel bad because I know how lucky I am to be pregnant and don’t want to offend anyone- I know it’s a blessing. But I’d forgotten how utterly shit the experience is. 15 weeks with my third and I’ve had Hyperemesis but am starting to feel more human so I’m supposed to be going out with my mum today and just feel so crap about how I look. At that wonderful stage where I don’t necessarily look pregnant yet just puffy and have gained weight. My skin is grey, spotty, dry yet greasy. Hair is nuts. Teeth are dark yellow from months of vomiting multiple times a day and not being able to brush them for fear of triggering more vomit. Someone else tell me I’m not alone and they also felt like an ogre and not a glowing princess while pregnant?! And this is just the superficial stuff about appearance insecurity. Not even touching on how utterly debilitating it can be to your health.

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gretu · 20/06/2026 11:41

You are absolutely not alone. Pregnancy can be beautiful, but it can also be really hard, uncomfortable, and honestly pretty miserable at times. Hyperemesis especially is no joke.
The "pregnancy glow" is definitely not everyone's experience. A lot of us felt puffy, exhausted, and unlike ourselves for months. Be gentle with yourself—you're growing a human and surviving a really tough season.

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