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Feeling like an awful person and mother

I am 29 weeks pregnant and I can't wait to meet my baby girl. But I feel like an awful person and mother because I really don't like being pregnant. From the months of morning sickness to the incredibly painful heartburn, not to mention the pain/discomfort in my hips and back, having to pee all the time, being extremely hot all the time, and the roller coaster of emotions. This has just not being a pleasant experience for me. But feeling her kick and move around is probably one of the best feelings in the whole world and knowing that I am growing a precious little life. Don't get me wrong I love my baby and would do anything for her but I wouldn't want to be pregnant ever again. Does anyone else feel similarly?
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I promise it's normal. You are NOT horrible but let me tell you; every pregnancy is different... Even in the same woman. I was 17 when I got pregnant with my son and it was not pleasant by any means! I had horrible hip and back pain from week 10 on. I ate tums like they were going out of style even while in labor! My face broke out horribly and I was an emotional wreck 24/7! I went into labor multiple times while pregnant with my son later to be out on bed rest and tributiline which is hell in itself. I gained 50 lbs and delivered 4 weeks early. But he was perfectly healthy. Now I'm 24 and he is 6. I am 22 weeks & 5 days pregnant with my daughter and this pregnancy is completely different. I swore I would NEVER EVER have anymore kids but once I met my amazing hubby he gave me faith that men are NOT all the same. He accepted me and my son which was one thing I never thought anyone would. But this little nugget is a blessing. We were told we weren't be able to conceive alone and 2 months later surprise! My emotions are nothing like they were with my son; I'm actually pretty normal. My face surprisingly has cleared up more now being pregnant with her than the years I had an IUD. (Worst idea) the heartburn is pretty intense but my body is handling this pregnancy much better than my son. Have faith ladies! I promise the stretch marks are worth it!
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I feel the same way and I feel like people lie about pregnancy I don't have a glow I have bad break outs I feel terrible almost every other day I have a lot of trouble sleeping and ugh even breathing has become difficult and not to mention the stretch marks on my boobs I love my son nd feeling him move but I would rather have him in my arms
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29 weeks and want this baby out ! Lol I hate pregnancy especially when I feel like I need a drink and can't
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I'm with you! I'm so over it! Although once I see my precious little man ill probably change my mind about doing it all again (I'm 33 weeks)
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Feet*
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Did I mention that my hands and feel are so swollen that it's difficult to curl my toes or make a fist... (sigh) I can't wait to have my baby already
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I agree. I'm barely 8 weeks pregnant and I don't have anymore nausea but I do get very emotional and moody every day. It's just all part of motherhood. Once our baby's are born it'll at be worth it :) keep you head up ladies! And congrats!
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People tell me all the time how easy it was for them and how they had hardly any symptoms. And they just loved being pregnant. I hate those people in that moment.

I'm sorry you feel like crap too but I'm glad I'm not the only one who hates being pregnant.
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Ughhh.  Yes I know exactly how you are feeling. I'm 30 weeks& this is my first, I'm really excited & also can't wait to meet my son. I'm happy to be pregnant but I hate being pregnant, I feel everything you're feeling. I can so relate, everyone saying pregnancy is a beautiful thing which I agree but I'm very miserable lol.  I do love my soon to be born soon though. & your so not a bad person for this, it's OK. We're gonna get through it !!!!
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