5 things I miss about pregnancy and 10 things I don?t
by Angela Holland posted in Mom Stories
Being fresh out of what felt like a never-ending pregnancy can make you reflective. I now have a beautiful daughter and a perfect, new son, and I?m feeling pretty confident that I?ll tap out of the baby-making game at two. But as I sit back to contemplate that decision, I find myself reliving the joys along with the not-so-joyous moments of pregnancy.
While there are certainly things I?ll miss greatly about pregnancy, there are also plenty of moments and symptoms I?ll gladly remember as things I?ll never have to experience again.
5 things I?ll miss about pregnancy:
-Â Â Â Â Â Â The feeling of little kicks ? Feeling your baby move inside of you is nothing short of a miracle. You are the only person in the world who can feel your baby while they sit comfortably and safe inside of you. Baby?s movements are also a sign they are doing well, and I always took tremendous comfort in feeling my baby kick or move (note: a full rollover is never fun, but I?ll still remember those moments fondly!) -Â Â Â Â Â Â The way people treat you ? Whether it?s giving up their seat, checking in on you more regularly or simply picking something up for you when you drop it on the floor, when you?re pregnant, people tend to treat you differently. Sure, the occasional sympathetic comment is always appreciated, but I always felt more loved when I was waddling around.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Not caring about what I looked like ? I?m not saying I didn?t care at all, but ...
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