But sometimes - not always, but every once in a while - it really, really bothers me when pregnant women complain. It's sooo wrong of me to feel that way, because I certainly did my fair share of complaining when I was pregnant with Elise. Pregnancy is uncomfortable. It makes you nauseous, gives you heartburn, makes you swell, makes it virtually impossible to find a comfortable way to sleep...you get the idea. I know all these things through firsthand experience. That's why I feel guilty for thinking badly of other women when I hear them complain. There were some days when I was pregnant with Elise when I felt truly miserable. And I can remember for at least the first 6 months or so after she was born, every time I'd see a heavily pregnant woman I would actually feel sorry for her!
It is strange being on the other side of things now. I'll catch a snipet of a conversation from time to time and hear someone griping about being pregnant, and for a moment or two I'm tempted to snap at them, "Do you even know how lucky you are?? Shut up and quit complaining. You are so blessed." Of course I would never actually say anything. But I have to admit the words do pop into my head.
The really sad thing is that if I ever do get pregnant again, I am sure I will find myself complaining at one point or another. If that ever happens, I am going to have to come back to this post and remind myself to shut up!
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I know...BOY do I know!! (((HUGS)))
oh sweetie, there is nothing wrong w/feeling that way. I know that I cherish those days of being pg, even if the last month was uncomfortable, I was simply amazed by the process. I tried realllly hard not to complain b/c I knew so many would give their right arm to be in my position. But at times you find yourself whining about the fact that you can't wear shoes or your wedding ring lol. But you gotta love the process, it's an amazing thing!
((hugs)) much love
Mel - I totally feel your pain! After years of suffering through IF, I vowed to take as much of the worst aspects of pregnancy as I could. I actually wished for morning sickness just because I was thrilled to have the blessing at the end of the journey. I wish many people were in the shoes we are just for the understanding of what it's like to go through IF. Please don't feel bad about feeling this way, it just shows your compassion and spirit.
You can't help how you feel. ((hugs)) Both sides have sucky parts, in almost any situation!
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