Thursday, 29 July 2010
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Things Non-Pregnant Women Take For Granted
1. Rolling over. And sleeping on my stomach in general. These days getting from one side to the other in bed is a pretty big production.
2. A strong bladder. Somehow with an infant resting (and often kicking) on my bladder it's difficult to make it more than an hour or two without a rushed trip to the ladies room.
3. Short-term memory. Apparently pregnancy makes me somewhat of a moron. I forget things within a minute or two, try putting the salt in the refrigerator, and would almost certainly forget any or all appointments without the use of my greatly appreciated calendar alarm on my cell phone.
4. Normal clothes. You know, the ones that don't have to be a mile long to fit over the great mound that is my belly?
5. Good food. Dear Mexican Queso Blanco, how I miss you. Sushi, deli meat, hot dogs, and the occasional greasy cheeseburger, you are next on my list.
-Pause for bathroom break. Sigh.-
6. The ability to go more than two hours without nearly fainting from hunger. Pretty self-explanatory.
7. Theme parks. Thank you, Busch Gardens for Military Day. However I find I would enjoy it more if the sign outside every ride did not read "Not safe for pregnant women".
8. Clear complexion. I've never had a problem with oily skin or breaking out frequently until approximately week TWO of pregnancy. I certainly hope things go back to normal.
9. Caffeine. I was a five-pop-a-day kinda girl before getting pregnant. While I don't see myself going back to the habit to that extent, a pop or girly coffee drink wouldn't be bad.
10. Shaving. My poor bikini line. I can no longer see it so I thank goodness my husband isn't here to see it either (though I'd love to have him home, don't get me wrong.) I'm sure my legs have seen better shave jobs in the past as well.. I'm really starting to think winter would have been a much nicer time to be pregnant.
11. Seeing their own feet. Mine have long since been absent. Which proves difficult when trying to weigh myself. And sometimes walk.
12. Peace. Non-pregnant women don't have to worry about being attacked by strangers' hands when out in public. No one gropes a non-pregnant woman's belly. Or hounds them with questions when they just want to get through Wal*Mart and get home to their loving couch. No one inquires about their breasts or comments on their weight either.
13. A stable disposition. Public crying, irrational freak outs, and excessive irritability CAN become a problem, believe it or not.
14. Standing or sitting for long periods. Something happens in pregnancy which apparently makes your back believe it belongs to a ninety year old woman. Even sitting long enough for a nice meal (which you now need every couple of hours it seems) is uncomfortable and difficult. Oh, and your feet start to disagree with your young age as well.
15. Alcohol. I'm no drinker but after nine months with these hunger pangs, hormones, fuzzy legs, back aches, sore feet, nagging strangers and unlimited trips to the bathroom, a drink sounds pretty good.
What things do (or did) you take for granted about your pre-pregnancy body/life?
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- From: PeaceLoveMaternity@xanga
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- About Me: I'm a twenty year old Navy wife and my husband is deployed over seas. It's been a crazy first year for us as newlyweds but it's about to get even better because we are expecting our first- a baby boy!- on October 15, 2010 :).
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there is no way I could go 8 hours without food, who could? I have a weak bladder, mine was actually better while I was pregnant and I was carrying twins.
I had a lot of food hangups while I was pregnant. I was really excited to get a milkshake one night, and when we finally went to the drive-through, they didn't have any, and I cried. This happened several times, and depending on my mood beforehand, I was either very very sad, or furious. Before being pregnant, I would have just ordered something else. Now, even though my girls are six months old, I have stayed very particular about what food I want and when I want it. I didn't expect this before I got pregnant.
And this is why I'm standing by my decision not to get pregnant. If my husband wants kids- adoption r a surrogate.
I just canoot see myself pregnant, because to me, it's a burden. My cousin's wife is pregnant with their 3rd child & she does look gorgeous, glowing, happy.
I'm still really young, wayy to young for kids too! But i one thing i always thought was awesome was being attacked by hands LOL Pregnancy is really beautiful to me :)
BTW: you look really cute pregnant :) some ladies' faces swell up and junk!
I'm glad I'm not alone on #6! I had trouble getting used to that :/ And alcohol...ugh I didn't drink enough to be alcoholic or anything, but I really miss that! Caffeine...well, couldn't quite completely give that up lol but I do miss coffee and energy drinks.
I can't stand getting dressed right now >.< I have a bit of trouble putting on pants or socks, sometimes I just have my husband help me or wear a dress and go without the socks. Might want to add bending over to that list! Plus I used to wear a kid's 10 before I got prego, so obviously my wardrobe got a lot smaller over the past several months!
@SeeBeeWrite@xanga - I've done the same (cried over a milkshake LOL) but it was because of my period. Boo :(
This list makes me dread my eventual pregnancy that I've been anticipating one day :(
@devil_undercover@xanga - @wideopenskies@xanga - Pregnancy varies from person to person. Yes, there are things that are strange, annoying, or even burdensome, but there is nothing like it in the entire world. Pregnancy and delivery were the most amazing experiences I have every had, and my pregnancy was not even a planned one. It's been 17 months since my daughter was born, and I've been trying for four months to get pregnant again. It's not for everyone, but I cannot wait to do it again. I loved absolutely everything about being pregnant. I have never been happier than when I pregnant. :)
@mevlink@xanga - yep fair enough. I know people who were happy pregnant, some easier than others. and yes, they have gorgeous babies.
but i'm not up for it. The whole pregnancy thing. I've had the same stand since I was about 15 and I thought somewhere along the line it might change but so far, I dont want to get pregnant.
Not saying I wont have kids, just not the regular way.
My mother has stretch marks hat she shows me she got when she was pregnant with me, and her bladder's really weak (laugh too hard and it's leaky).
Have you thought about getting a brazillian wax, if it's safe.. that's what i'm thinking of doing when i get pregnant because i watched my cousin give birth to my nephew and the site of her pubes almost made me puke! lol so if my delivery is going to be recorded, i want it to look like knocked up bare even though i'd be getting a c-section, which come to think of it means no one but the doctor and nurses will see, owell i'm still gonna do it. ;)
Oh-- number 12 just BUGGED the crap out of me. People would ask me how much weight I gained,if I was eating healthy, was I exercising, they would tell me how large I was becoming, rub my belly ect. That is such an invasion of personal/private space. People wouldn't think to ask a non-pregnant woman about her weight or eating habits, but pregnant women are open game. I never outright got angry or rude with anyone, I just dealt with it... but I found it a bit rude. Don't worry, it doesn't really end after the baby is born--now people make comments about your baby, losing the weight, and give you all sorts of parenting advice you don't want. :P
Oh @ devil_undercover--you won't necessarily get stretch marks. I gained 40lbs and was rather large. I don't have one stretch mark on my belly, and my mom has them bad so I assumed I would have them too. I used the oils and lotions they advertise and I do believe they helped. No bladder trouble either and I pushed for 2 hours! And trust me, pregnancy was the easy part. Actually raising the child--that is the challenge!! Pregnancy was a breeze!
I don't take any of those for granted, which would explain my reluctance towards being pregnant.
6drove me crazy. I used to get so insanely hungry. 8. my skin still hasn't cleared up. it makes me sad.
15. Alcohol. I'm no drinker but after nine months with these hunger pangs, hormones, fuzzy legs, back aches, sore feet, nagging strangers and unlimited trips to the bathroom, a drink sounds pretty good.
After being pregnant during a deployment I realize how much I really really really need a drink sometimes. I just need a drink to clear things up and take away my emotions for ten seconds.
10. Shaving. My poor bikini line. I can no longer see it so I thank goodness my husband isn't here to see it either (though I'd love to have him home, don't get me wrong.) I'm sure my legs have seen better shave jobs in the past as well.. I'm really starting to think winter would have been a much nicer time to be pregnant.
I hear ya there. My hubby is gone too and I am actually thankful for that part a little bit. I am never ever going to be 7,8, and 9 months pregnant through the summer ever again.
@MzBrownEyez@datingish - I would be careful with the brazillian wax thing. I hate the site of pubes too but your skin is ten times more sensitive when you are pregnant. It is medically safe but you may want to consider how well your skin is taking to being pregnant before you go and wax.
Don't forget Brushing your Teeth!! Seriously i cant brush my teeth anymore without the overwhelming gag reflex kicking in. Seriouslydealing with a monthly period is easy in comparison :)
I would add - putting on clothes (such as underwear) and bending over to pick things up!
Also, I was looking for some strappy shoes for a wedding and couldn't manage to do the ankle strap, my husband had to come help me@wideopenskies@xanga - @devil_undercover@xanga - I'd be afraid to get my (future) wife pregnant partially for the reasons you guys mention, but also because I've seen one too many dramatic Indian films where the mother dies after giving childbirth. I'm sorry, if I fall in love with a woman and marry her, I'd rather not kill her with my potential sperm of death.
For these reasons and more, I will never have kids.
Oreos. I was repulsed by them. Like, I smelled them, and then went to throw up.
I understand Women taking being non-pregnant for granted, but most of us have, or will reach that point. The bigger point should be aimed more at men, seeing as how they NEVER have to be pregnant!
Heh... I still need long shirts... I guess I just have a long torso x.x
Sorry about all that you have to go though.. it seems like hell... and like someone else said, I may also never have kids for these very reasons.
haha i always try to leave pregnant people alone about there pregnancy when they come through my line (i work at a grocery store). i figure about 7 people have already come up to them in the past hour and asked all the questions: how far along boy or girl can i feel your belly has it been a easy pregnancy is this your first child what are you going to name him/her
probably gets annoyin lol
Eating. A few days, after finding out I was pregnant, the dreaded morning sickness started. Now, I thought it would "come and go". Nope. It came and never went away. Eating was sooooooo difficult. I threw up 3 times a day for most of my first trimester. It did die down, but for 3 months not knowing what to eat due to how it would feel coming back up? It was hard.
However, once I felt those kicks? It made it all worth it. Yeah, I dealt with some other things you mentioned lol, but it really does go by so fast. I remember thinking, when I was on bed rest (that's another thing I could rant about), that I just wanted the pregnancy to be over. I was so tired of everything. Now my daughter is two and feels like forever ago! I actually wouldn't mind being pregnant again (sometimes, when I start to feel nauseous, I change my mind again, lol)
Amen sista, I'm officially past my due date and am going nuts!
I would deal with all these and more if I could just *get* pregnant. ((shrug))