The things they dont tell you before getting pregnant mini rant! - Page 5

justplainTIFF · Mar 11th, 2012, 14:31 PM

I am so glad I'm almost finished with work. The aches and pains of going up and down ladders and getting off the floor when I have to stock the bottom shelves is almost enough to make me cry! And my bump gets in the way so much. I work at a counter where the phones are mounted right at bump level and I am always turning them on with my belly. The first time it happened I laughed it off. Now it happens a couple times a week and is a bit embarrassing.

Flutterby1976 · Mar 11th, 2012, 14:46 PM

Love this thread!

I wish I had known....

just how bad and debilitating SPD could be as I never expected to become a prisoner in my own home from 19 weeks, be in a wheel chair by 24 week or that it would hurt so bad I'd burst into tears just trying to put my knickers on or wiping my bum!

Just how risky having a low lying placenta could be and that a chunk of said placenta could fall out, with no warning!

That being on full bed rest from 25 weeks is actually not much fun...

That my friends would abandon me and be totally unsympathetic to what im going through, and quoting that I am just pregnant and not ill will result in a less than polite reponse, and that visitors can be counted on one hand for the last 11 weeks

That your body hair grows at an astonishing rate and trying keep your legs fuzz free and lady bits neat becomes an impossible task

That you start growing hair where you probably shouldnt

That my head hair would take on a life of its own and develop a weird kink, and become almost un stylable!

That morning sickness can mean 24 hour gagging, nausea and actual sickness until 23 weeks, and odd bouts of sickness still persisting at gone 28 weeks

That you become a discharge producing machine, yuk

That your farts become toxic, even to you, and there is no holding them in no matter what you do!

The pains and twinges you get in and around bump and lady bits that hurt like hell and cause tears and major panic only for your midwife to look at you like you're mad and state that they are normal, really???

and, that I would be so totally and utterly in love with the little life growing in my now bulging furry belly that I would get so emotional every time he has his mad kicking sessions or that I would get my bump out at every opportunity xx

sweetpeaxo · Mar 11th, 2012, 15:04 PM

The achy legs, back, and feet. Whenever I go anywhere I tire out so quickly

Not being able to sleep at night. It takes me anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour to fall asleep - pre pregnancy I used to be able to fall asleep within less than 5 minutes!

The killer heartburn and waking up in the middle of the night with the taste of vomit in my mouth, yuck!

Having a swollen vagina! I had NO idea that would happen! It feels so big when I walk lol, hopefully it isn't too noticeable. DH hasn't said anything, although the constant wetness is another story

Constant burps and random gas. Ugh! I feel disgusting.

Oh and giant thighs and hips. I so cannot wait to be able to drop all of the weight and fit in my clothes again and sleep. Pregnancy is beautiful, yes, but I'm ready to give birth

frangi33 · Mar 11th, 2012, 15:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetpeaxo

Having a swollen vagina! I had NO idea that would happen! It feels so big when I walk lol, hopefully it isn't too noticeable. DH hasn't said anything, although the constant wetness is another story

Hehe

I know what you mean!

NotNic · Mar 11th, 2012, 17:01 PM

No one tells you about the rib pain!! I've spent so many days wincing because I feel like I've been doing crunches in my sleep.

No one also warned me that every pregnant lady becomes public property and it is perfectly acceptable for strangers to touch you, judge you and generally make unwelcome suggestions while we have to smile pleasantly.

Also it would be nice if someone just said that you might not enjoy pregnancy. Even if you're having an okay pregnancy you don't have to love the experience.

Arisa · Mar 11th, 2012, 17:17 PM

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How sex HURTS!! (so much for the mind blowing pregnancy sex they all LIED about!)

def agree on that one!! my poor hubby is feeling guilty that I cant enjoy anything which means he doesnt enjoy anything which then make me feel worse!!!

PILES!! I eat healthily never have to worry about being 'regular' but I still got piles!!

P x x

OMG YES!!! the sex hurts

I hate it especially when other women tell you how amazing sex is during pregnancy and how high their sex drive is

and the piles, I also eat healthy and have been regular since this pregnancy began with my bowels but alas they are there....

the pain of turning over in bed during pregnancy ouch!!!!

CaliGinger · Mar 11th, 2012, 17:56 PM

I hate how its suddenly okay for everyone to tell me how huge I am! I know I'm overweight!

Novbaby08 · Mar 11th, 2012, 17:59 PM

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I am so with you on this. Right here goes, nobody tells you

Not being able to see my vagina let alone shave it anymore - and i'm not even bothered about it anymore - out of sight out of mind lol.

Thats what I decided as well! No point worrying about what you can't see. I just tell myself its trimmed and not swollen as hell.

immie · Mar 11th, 2012, 18:37 PM

What annoys me is that OH doesn't believe that pregnancy is the reason for all the horrific things about me

I have a hairy tummy...BECAUSE I'M PREGNANT
My hair is greasy the day after washing it...BECAUSE I'M PREGNANT
My face has gotten fatter...BECAUSE I'M PREGNANT
I get horrendous discharge...BECAUSE I'M PREGNANT
I now get some spots...BECAUSE I'M PREGNANT
I look like Godzilla in the mornings...Ummm ok i'll give him that one, that's not pregnancy that's just me!

But it seems like he doesn't believe that i'm a freaky beast due to pregnancy, he just thinks i'm this way normally!!

So not true! Asshole...

AngelUK · Mar 11th, 2012, 20:09 PM

LOL immie that really made me laugh out loud!! But I am sure you look lovely and not at all like Godzilla!

Mar 11th, 2012, 14:31 PM	#41
justplainTIFF Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,194	I am so glad I'm almost finished with work. The aches and pains of going up and down ladders and getting off the floor when I have to stock the bottom shelves is almost enough to make me cry! And my bump gets in the way so much. I work at a counter where the phones are mounted right at bump level and I am always turning them on with my belly. The first time it happened I laughed it off. Now it happens a couple times a week and is a bit embarrassing.

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Mar 11th, 2012, 14:46 PM	#42
Flutterby1976 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: London UK Posts: 84	Love this thread! I wish I had known.... just how bad and debilitating SPD could be as I never expected to become a prisoner in my own home from 19 weeks, be in a wheel chair by 24 week or that it would hurt so bad I'd burst into tears just trying to put my knickers on or wiping my bum! Just how risky having a low lying placenta could be and that a chunk of said placenta could fall out, with no warning! That being on full bed rest from 25 weeks is actually not much fun... That my friends would abandon me and be totally unsympathetic to what im going through, and quoting that I am just pregnant and not ill will result in a less than polite reponse, and that visitors can be counted on one hand for the last 11 weeks That your body hair grows at an astonishing rate and trying keep your legs fuzz free and lady bits neat becomes an impossible task That you start growing hair where you probably shouldnt That my head hair would take on a life of its own and develop a weird kink, and become almost un stylable! That morning sickness can mean 24 hour gagging, nausea and actual sickness until 23 weeks, and odd bouts of sickness still persisting at gone 28 weeks That you become a discharge producing machine, yuk That your farts become toxic, even to you, and there is no holding them in no matter what you do! The pains and twinges you get in and around bump and lady bits that hurt like hell and cause tears and major panic only for your midwife to look at you like you're mad and state that they are normal, really??? and, that I would be so totally and utterly in love with the little life growing in my now bulging furry belly that I would get so emotional every time he has his mad kicking sessions or that I would get my bump out at every opportunity xx

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Mar 11th, 2012, 15:04 PM	#43
sweetpeaxo Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,725	The achy legs, back, and feet. Whenever I go anywhere I tire out so quickly Not being able to sleep at night. It takes me anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour to fall asleep - pre pregnancy I used to be able to fall asleep within less than 5 minutes! The killer heartburn and waking up in the middle of the night with the taste of vomit in my mouth, yuck! Having a swollen vagina! I had NO idea that would happen! It feels so big when I walk lol, hopefully it isn't too noticeable. DH hasn't said anything, although the constant wetness is another story Constant burps and random gas. Ugh! I feel disgusting. Oh and giant thighs and hips. I so cannot wait to be able to drop all of the weight and fit in my clothes again and sleep. Pregnancy is beautiful, yes, but I'm ready to give birth

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Mar 11th, 2012, 17:01 PM	#45
NotNic Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,432	No one tells you about the rib pain!! I've spent so many days wincing because I feel like I've been doing crunches in my sleep. No one also warned me that every pregnant lady becomes public property and it is perfectly acceptable for strangers to touch you, judge you and generally make unwelcome suggestions while we have to smile pleasantly. Also it would be nice if someone just said that you might not enjoy pregnancy. Even if you're having an okay pregnancy you don't have to love the experience.

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Mar 11th, 2012, 17:56 PM	#47
CaliGinger Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 425	I hate how its suddenly okay for everyone to tell me how huge I am! I know I'm overweight!

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Mar 11th, 2012, 18:37 PM	#49
immie Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Warwickshire, UK Posts: 642	What annoys me is that OH doesn't believe that pregnancy is the reason for all the horrific things about me I have a hairy tummy...BECAUSE I'M PREGNANT My hair is greasy the day after washing it...BECAUSE I'M PREGNANT My face has gotten fatter...BECAUSE I'M PREGNANT I get horrendous discharge...BECAUSE I'M PREGNANT I now get some spots...BECAUSE I'M PREGNANT I look like Godzilla in the mornings...Ummm ok i'll give him that one, that's not pregnancy that's just me! But it seems like he doesn't believe that i'm a freaky beast due to pregnancy, he just thinks i'm this way normally!! So not true! Asshole...

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Mar 11th, 2012, 20:09 PM	#50
AngelUK Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: London Posts: 4,624	LOL immie that really made me laugh out loud!! But I am sure you look lovely and not at all like Godzilla!

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