I hate being pregnant and feel so guilty

I feel you! I really hated being pregnant too! Not so much in the beginning but that third trimester I hated. The sleepless nights, the back ache, the daily struggle to move, just everything to be honest. I actually cannot see myself going through it again and will probably only have one child because of it. I obviously love my daughter regardless!

Hey hun sorry to hear you're having such a challenging experience. I definitely relate I think in society you do hear a lot about the glamorous side of pregnancy but not necessarily the struggle and sacrifice women have to go through, on so many levels! Physically, mentally, spiritually! I know I certainly feel so overwhelmed by it all sometimes. I've just tried to take it a day at a time and with the symptoms I have (even though they're not getting better atm 😖) try to not be so hard on yourself either. Take time out for self care if you can. Growing another human is the most difficult thing you and anyone can do on the planet. Hope you have a support circle you can reach out to. Feel free to DM xx💙

I 100% could relate to this. I had HG the whole pregnancy and hated every day. But once my baby as born, it was all worth it :) some ppl would make me feel bad about not loving pregnancy but they also had easy pregnancies so couldn't relate.

Gurl I feel you, even before being pregnant I have never looked at it as glamorized. I’ve always seen how negatively it impacted the moms. From the nose to just how some react to the pregnancy. I’ve always said pregnancy is like poison to the body. But just keep swimming, you’re almost there. This too shall past, then you’ll feel relief that finally did it. Imagine that feeling when you hold your baby for the first time.

I can’t tell you all how much I appreciate you. This support has made my day a lot better and easier. So much love to each of you

I am 24 weeks and do not enjoy pregnancy. I have no excuse (no debilitating symptoms, and a great support system). I have come to peace with being grateful to be able to be pregnant and excited to have a baby. That doesn’t mean there’s obligation to enjoy pregnancy- it’s nuts!

I know how ur feeling I’m 18+3 and still throwing up and feeling so exhausted I’m not enjoying this pregnancy 1 bit and I honestly can’t wait till it’s over it’s definitely my last 1 can’t handle being pregnant again this sickness is just way 2 much and making me not enjoy it this pregnancy is awful compared 2 when I had my daughter always here if u need a chat x

This is 100% normal

I never liked being pregnant and I’ve had 2 babies.

I HATED being pregnant and I had an easy pregnancy. Don’t feel guilty about it! You’re allowed to feel that way and your feelings are so valid. I’m obsessed with my baby, but making him was miserable. I can’t tell you how many times I said “people do this on purpose, and more than once!” It blew my mind because I just didn’t enjoy it at all. Although now for some reason every time I see a pregnant woman I say “I miss that.” And I’m like ??? No you hated it.

You’re allowed to not enjoy pregnancy, it’s different for everyone!

Hated being pregnant! Felt like I wasn’t even in control of my own body and frankly felt creeped out

I hated and loved it.
I had gestational diabetes so I had to shoot insulin on my belly and monitor my blood sugar all the time. My vagina hurt due to pubic symphsis. Náusea. It hurts to walk. But I loved feeling my little one kick. Heartburn would also wake me up in the middle of the night and peeing constantly… oh and also I couldn’t breathe like my uterus was in my lungs so I would walk and would get lightheaded because I was so out of breathe, but I loved feeling her kick lol

I’m 38 weeks and I’m so over it .
The entire pregnancy was so hard for me the first 20 weeks I was miserable I slept all day if I wasn’t working.
Second trimester I wasn’t as sick but I was sick still plus started gaining weight. And now I’m on my third trimester and I’m miserable I can’t get used to being so big I gained 35 pounds and is so hard to sleep right now and my feet are swollen. I want to be active but I am exhausted and as soon as i do something I get tired so fast . Honestly I never thought pregnancy would be this hard.

Currently 37weeks pregnant with my second child, and I tell you, I've hated being pregnant both time. Obviously I love my babies to the end, but being pregnant is not fun and I've already told hubby this is my last. Only thing that's keeping me going everyday is the thought that this is temporary and babies are all worth it.

Pregnancy is just a means to an end. The goal is to have a baby, not remain pregnant. How much you enjoy it is no reflection on how you
feel about your baby.
I suffer with infertility and always struggled hearing people complain about pregnancy, until I become pregnant. Nausea, vomiting and not eating for 37 weeks was extremely taxing.
I do miss my bump though.

I would just be mindful who you complain in front of. Those who can’t have babies maybe not the best audience.

I totally agree. I am sensitive to those who can’t have babies and it would be hard to hear someone complain in their case. It was actually a miracle we got pregnant due to my Endo, so I feel even more surprised that I feel this way!

you’re feelings are valid. And you’re definitely not alone in feeling this way.