MOM TO MOM-TO-BE
Why I Hated Being Pregnant
P regnancy is supposed to be a magical time. You’re sup- posed to be glowing, excited for the little flurries of baby kicks. But what if it’s not for you? What if you just don’t enjoy the experience? What if you just wanted the gift at the end, the healthy baby in your arms? It’s been a hot minute since I was pregnant, but it is an experi- ence I will never forget. Not the first, second, nor the third preg- nancy. My first experience was amazing until it wasn’t. Everything was going smoothly, no aches, no pains, and just a little discom- fort. About five months along, I realized I had a kidney stone. Nothing can be done with a kidney stone while you are pregnant except manage the pain. So, I had this complication for several months, but everything else was going great. I was gaining weight but was so done with growing this little human in my body. Finally the due date came…and it went. This little girl was stubborn from the beginning. Several phone calls and lots of tears later, we were heading to labor and delivery to begin the delivering journey. Let’s just say 23 hours later, she finally made her appearance. Pregnancy two seemed to be a breeze, no complications, I was measuring on time, and life was great. Until it wasn’t. There wasn’t a heartbeat at 16 weeks. I can honestly say this was something I never thought would happen to me. I was shocked. I remember just being a shell of myself and going through the motions. This happened around Thanksgiving so I was numb all through the holidays, which is difficult with a four-year-old daughter who had many questions that I just couldn’t answer for her. Finally, my double blessing. There was someone who worked with my husband who said, “God will give you double for your trouble.” We never thought anything of it until we had the first ultrasound. Have you ever actually planned a pregnancy? Like, “I am going to get pregnant on this date, which will put me having a January baby, or whatever month baby?” Well somehow I man- aged that. We got pregnant in April and I would have a January baby…except I didn’t, because they were twins and came four weeks early! This was a very interesting pregnancy and I was not the happiest. Despite all my problems being pregnant, I would do it again to have a healthy baby sleeping in my arms. Maybe I don’t really hate being pregnant; I just dislike the complications that I experienced. I know I’m a bit of a unicorn when it comes to complications, but I’d do it all again if it meant having my littles with me.
Amy Foreman Publisher
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