What I learned during my pregnancy...

**LeslieR** · 07-02-2005, 04:04 PM

I think there was a thread like this at the other place...

go to the bathroom when you have to go, don't wait or you will pay the consequences

if you only have to get up once during the night to pee, it's a good night

you *cannot* always eat whatever you want just because you are pregnant

if you're having severe chest pains, it's probably indigestion, *not* a heart attack

it's perfectly normal to have to buy bigger sized bras at least 3 times

no, your pelvis is not going to snap in half when you roll from side to side at night, even though it feels like it will

some of us are just blessed with pregnancy onset acne that lasts throughout the entire pregnancy

if you're going to get stretch marks, you will get them no matter what magic cream you use

Anyone else?

**Dotsie** · 07-02-2005, 05:22 PM

You will not always have the expected "maternal glow" about you when you are pregnant.

no pair of shoes is comfortable when you are 9 months pregnant in June.

once you hit 6 months you can forget about shaving your legs and your **ahem** other areas.

yes, your aerolas will go back down to size after the baby is born.

hmm, can't think of anymore right now

**beevo12** · 07-02-2005, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by Dotsie

yes, your aerolas will go back down to size after the baby is born.

Will they go back to their normal color too????

**Dotsie** · 07-02-2005, 06:41 PM

Yup, they'll go back to their normal color too. Thank goodness too!!! I had salad plates on my chest for the longest time.

Oh, I thought of another one.

Even if, IF, you do lose all of your baby weight your body will have changed shape so that your clothes fit you differently. No amount of crying will change that either....(trust me, I know

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**msmarieb** · 07-03-2005, 05:13 AM

The amount of love that my husband has for me is deeper then anything I'd ever imagined
Everybody and their momma immediately earns a MD the moment you get pregnant
These people also have degrees in nutrition, ob, and pediatrics
There is such a thing as too much attention
When ever you say "that is the most pain I've ever felt in my life" think about being pregnant, if you are you'll feel worse
Your feet CAN swell that big
Everybody DOSEN 'T get big boobs, just be glad your a$$ isn't growing
Nobody tells you EVERYTHING....and there is a good reason for it

Totally agree with the stretch marks be it 30 dollars or 300 dollars if you're looking for it to do anything besides make you greasy and smell nice good luck!

Oh and one more!
Babies come when they're gonna come, so unless you're gonna get one of your OB coworkers/neighbors to induce you just relax and enjoy the final days of your pregnancy!

**solongtogo** · 07-03-2005, 12:13 PM

The Tums company really loves pregnant women. Heartburn is a bitch.

**amtaylor** · 07-04-2005, 01:38 PM

*Don't expect extra help from the guy at the grocery store when your 6 months pregnant and buying a big bag of dog food....

*The myth about having a beautiful head of hair during pregnancy is so not true