I know, I know. A baby is a blessing, a gift from God for which we should be grateful and thank our lucky stars.
The trouble is itโs jolly hard to be grateful and thankful in those early days, when youโre in the throes of morning sickness and your body is changing in ways you never imagined.
So bad was the first trimester of my third pregnancy that I found it hard to believe anything good could possibly be going on at all, and at timesย I was neither grateful or thankful.
Here’s why.
The 10 worst things about being pregnant
1. Notย being able to stand the smell of your other half. Itโs the skin that does it. I realise this is some sort of primeval youโve-done-your-bit-now-leave-me-alone sort ofย thing, but give me strength.
2. Not being able to stand the smell of your kids. Along with your other half, the kids suddenly smell unsavoury too. Which is saying something when youโve got a toddler who likes sticking fingers in places itโs best not to think about.
3. Having to prepare other peopleโs food. From navigating the supermarket to opening the fridge, being forced to prepare food for other people means thereโs absolutely no way you can stomach eating anything yourself. And the chances are you need a lie down to get over it.
4. Not being able to drink. I mean a proper drink. Roll on D-day.
5. Indigestion. Always pops up when youโre least expecting it, and there seems to be no rhyme or reason to what triggers it.
6. Ditto gas.
7. Ditto constipation.
8. Ditto heart burn.
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9. Face polyps. White spots, red spots, weird raised bits and pigmentation. If you havenโt been tarred count yourself lucky.
10. Climbing into bed and not being able to get out. Or not easily, anyway. Your other half may joke about acquiring a paddle, but Itโs. Not. Funny.
To be honest with you I could quite easily come up with another 10 reasons, but I donโt want to put you off.
Have you been pregnant and what did you hate the most? Did you see the funny side afterwards?
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I love this! I hated being pregnant but you’re made to feel that you can’t moan about it. I was sick throughout the pregnancy, at it’s peak probably every 30 minutes. I hated the smell of everything, but I do remember the smell of my husband’s deodorant being particularly obnoxious to me! Also hated that metallic taste in the mouth – so horrible. I think the only thing I enjoyed was feeling the little kicks (especially during boring meetings – gave me something to think about instead of listening!) #marvmondays
Ah this is so true. Suddenly everyone smelt like they had halitosis, I looked like a spotty teenager, had my head down the loo and basically wanted to die! Fast forward a year and I have a gorgeous 7 month old! #marvmondays
Urgh, god, yes! The gas. I literally thought something was going horrifically wrong when I first suffered from this. I honestly thought I was going into labour but it was way too early. So painful. And being stuck in bed like an upside down tortoise. Amusing to watch, I’m sure, but not funny when you’re the one stuck! #bigpinklink
I was not a good pregnant person, I hated it. Don’t get me wrong I appreciated how amazing it was but I just didn’t enjoy it at all! I still 4 years later find cleaning my teeth a struggle as the smell of toothpaste brings back memories of morning sickness!
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I hated both my pregnancies. I had SPD with both and couldn’t walk unaided. Most inconvenient! The heartburn was horrific! I’m not a good advert for preganct, not people say I put them off #BigPinkLink
Some of these are VERY familiar. I hated not being able to get comfy in bed. EVER. For the last couple of months I was awake every 30 mins to roll over (which was a challenge in itself) or to go to the loo. Fun times… Good luck with the remaining months! #MarvMondays
You literally had me at number one :’) So many of these ring so true to me, I was the worst pregnant person ever, I hated Johns breath in both of our pregnancies. In labour I made him brush his teeth three times because it was so horrid to me haha! Sorry John :’)
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You literally had me at number one :’) So many of these ring so true to me, I was the worst pregnant person ever, I hated Johns breath in both of our pregnancies. In labour I made him brush his teeth three times because it was so horrid to me haha! Sorry John :’)
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Ooooh no one ever got me with the smell of the gremlin and my hubby. I was so worried I would never want to cuddle my daughter again! haha forget hubby. So glad you say that. I also got a rash around my lips and nose which actually was one of first signs of being preggers way before I did the test. I’m lucky not to suffer the digestive stuff. Bless you are half way and doing brill! xx #marvmondays
Urgh the sickness!!!! There is a certain airfreshner that is used in lots of shop/cafe toilets that’s the same as the one that was in my office when I had morning sickness. My youngest is 5 and it still makes me gag everytime I smell it!
The super sense of smell during pregnancy is so cruel, I could smell a banana in the next room ๐ ๐ ๐
Oh I do not miss pregnancy at all…
I’m a true believer that we should be free to moan as much as we like during pregnancy! Like you say, it’s a blessing, and we are lucky it’s happening, but when it’s totally ruining your very existence, and you just can’t wait for it to be over, then no way should be forcibly be grateful for it!! I hated being pregnant. It made me miserable every, single day. I’d really like a third child, but I really don’t think I can take being pregnant again! From your list, I had 4, 9 and 10. I wanted a drink so badly, I was dreaming about alcohol!! And my back and legs now sport some weird raised bobbly skin tags, which I don’t like at all!! And I couldn’t get comfortable, ever!! For me, I couldn’t sleep-not just at the end, when I was massive, but right from the start. I managed 2 hours maximum at night, and it was exhausting-I slept more when the babies were out!!
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what amazes me is looking back now with pregnancy a thing of 12 years ago I have forgotten all those horrid things and remember glowing health and a pretty bump. Oh the ticks my mind plays! #TwinklyTuesday
The worst for me was having a cervical stitch and just worrying about doing anything oh and not being allowed any nookie for 6 months! Back again for #twinklytuesday
The worst for me was not being able to stomach food and yet being so hungry I felt faint. it was like torture!!
Love your list – esp not being able to stand the smell of your partner or kids, hahaha.
Big love,
L xxx
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Congrats! I didnt realise you were expecting baby no.3! Very exciting news ๐ I remember the first trimester and how awful I felt, but hopefully it passes for you like it did for me as you go into the second trimester. I can definitely relate to all of these things on your list, which makes it very hard to enjoy it in the early days! Emily #TwinklyTuesdays
I didn’t actually mind all of the physical complaints of pregnancy, I was really quite lucky other than feeling sick with hunger all the time (I had to get up in the night to eat!), it was just the worry of it all that was hard for me. I honestly could not cope with the constant panic, 24-7 that something was going to go wrong again. After Harry it was a relief to know that I would never have to go through that again, I don’t think my sanity could take it! #TwinklyTuesday
So true! There are about a hundred I could add to this! XD #twinklytuesday
I did not blossom in either of my pregnacies, While I loved the knowlwdge that I had a little person growing in me, I hated being pregnant.
The worst symptom I had was insomnia with my second child in the last 3 months. I barely slept more than and hour at a time. I think it must have been hormonal because the minute he was born I could sleep fine again. I must be one of the few new mums who actually thrived on getting a whole 3 hours sleep in one go.
Agree with you on all of these especially the smells thing, I hated the smell of most things whilst pregnant x #twinklytuesday
Numbers 5 – 8 YES! Oh my goodness, I do not miss the indigestion and all those unpleasant things. Still, all worth it for the gorgeous little bundle of joy hey ๐
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