The list of 'cons'

[Pyrrhic]

So let's write a list of the cons of pregnancy, and why it's best to wait. I realise we all want to be PG, but maybe this will make us feel better...slightly


Cons of pregnancy

Nausea (I couldn't keep food down properly for 18 weeks)
Knicker checks - panicing yourself everyday
Needing the toilet 20 times an hour
cramping like AF


...keep adding them girls!

Why it's best for me to wait....

My Army training starts in October
I could be in for a promotion at work in 6 months
OH is going to Afghan next year
I want to get my pre-pregnancy body back
I don't want to pay two lots of childcare
We'll have more money if we wait, and I get promoted

 

[Linzi]

heartburn
sickness
baby head under ribs *ouchy*
no tequila


Why its best to wait
GP advice

Blahhh x

 

[Pyrrhic]

not being able to sleep on your back, or front, and it killing to sleep on your sides because of the baby being up too high

Heartburn!

Insane tiredness, even walking up stairs.

 

[lozzy21]

Not going to be able to go out and get drunk
Mood swings
Not going to be able to go to Ibiza in may

 

[claire-lou]

Dreadful skin
Shortness of breath
low libado
Vomitting at the thought of melted cheese
Not been able to have at xmas (again)
The dog been overprotective and not letting me wee without being sat at the side of me

Pro's for waiting
Enjoying Jack and giving him my time
Saving up so I can spend more time at home next time
Recovering from the sleepness nights

 

[faille]

Trips to the hospital every week! (our LO played soo many tricks on us, I ended up being admitted god knows how many times lol)

Only heartburn and nausea for me... I had a fantastic pregnancy (bar the above!) I actually miss it and can't wait for it again.

Sorry, not much help am I

 

[thompsonic]

(These ones only really apply to me or other underage WTTers)
Dodgy looks of people
Being judged
Mess up my education

+ all the ones you've already said

Why it's best I wait:
I can finish school, get the degree I want and start work
Save up for my own place, 2 bed min.
Get married
I need to turn 16, let alone 18!

 

[Lou]

Pro's for waiting
Finish off my Education. (Only 8months till I finish.)
I can GRADUATE - Without looking fat in my gown and cap
Get a JOB! And have Maternity pay
More time to spend with Family and Friends (Before I move Down South with OH)
Be able to enjoy a few (too many) drinks
Be able to eat what I want. I.E. Soft cheese, Mayo. Etc Etc.
I don't have to be sick throughout uni.
No Stretch marks. (my mum and sister are like Roadmaps as was OH's mum. Not much luck for me. )

Ive never been pregnants, so I don't really know much about the cons. (Cant wait til learn though! Woo Hoo!)




xxxx

 

[BigPlans2010]

- no sickness
- no weight gain
- eat what I want

reasons to wait:
- drop a few pounds before I put on more!
- get a job I actually enjoy
- save money to buy all the lovely things I've seen
- save money so I can have as long as possible off work

 

[bubbles]

the constant panic of LO coming early (I started contracting at 30weeks)
The unsightly maternity mats in bed just in case your waters break at night
the heartburn in the middle of the night which results in a bottle of gaviscon a week
stretch marks, although no worry of that next time as I'm already stretched beyond belief
Feeling like your limbs are going to fly off because of hormone release (relaxin I think it's called)
I can relate to the dirty looks, no matter how many times I flashed my wedding ring they still looked at me like dirt

 

[claire-lou]

The unsightly maternity mats in bed just in case your waters break at night

oh yes I forgot that one

 

[Pyrrhic]

post natal bleeding

 

[claire-lou]

And walking like you have a broom shoved up your butt, for about 3 weeks afterwards

 

[Pyrrhic]

 

[fuffyburra]

I don't know much about pregnancy, and when I actually was pregnant I didn't know anything about it until I miscarried. So I'm guessing it won't be too bad for me lol.
Apart from that, good reasons to wait:
I can move out with OH and enjoy every second of it!
We can get married, yay!
And that's it.
Oh, OH can finish his apprenticeship and get a lovely big payrise Whoop!
This is a good thread idea xx

 

[bubbles]

Oh no, not to put everyone off but post partum number 2

 

[Pyrrhic]

 

[lollylou1]

a little more quality time with Annabelle
i can get to my goal weight first and be a healthier mummy
i didnt get morning sickness but cant escape twice can i lol
no MORE stretch marks
SPD i dont think i can cope

Lou
xxx

 

[luckyme225]

* my stretchmarks will be prominent again
* I could never sleep properly
* horrible back pain
* feet were always swollen
* had to be on medication/ go to the doctors frequently for contractions
* extremely emotional

 

[tasha41]

Cons of pregnancy

Constantly worrying about MCing, something being wrong with baby
Early ultrasounds that kinda hurt/make you have to pee
Stretchmarks
Heartburn
Lower back pain
Weight gain in my face
Maternity clothes
C-section recovery

Why it's best for me to wait...

I need to get an education or figure out a career
We need to get a house big enough for 2 babies
My body needs time to recover from my c-section still
I would have to go get my Mirena removed
I want to be married first