Things people never tell you...

Nancy Posted: Jan 06, 2004 08:45 AM

Things people never tell you...

I have realized at 29 weeks that there are some things that people never mention to you as a warning when you are pregnant.

1. Pantyhose- doesn't matter that they make maternity pantyhose, because at this point who can even put them on.

2. Bathrooms- don't go in to regular public stalls, please use the handicap ones because otherwise you will find yourself (like I did) wedged between the door and the wall of the stall. The only way to avoid this is opening the door while standing on the toilet.

3. It doesn't matter in the end how healthy or little you eat, sometimes you will still gain more weight than you anticipate.

4. Everyone always has advice for you, whether you want to hear it or not, but no one ever offers advice on comebacks for rude and inconsiderate comments!

That is all for now...please add to this if you have any!

sn00k4 Posted: Jan 06, 2004 09:17 AM

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Oh the public bathrooms... I hate those small stalls!!!

chmlengr Posted: Jan 06, 2004 10:23 AM

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No one ever told me that I would suffer from insomnia, such to the point I am only getting 2-3 hours a sleep at night and still working full time. Can we say exhausted? And who said the 2nd trimester was the honeymoon phase?

Nancy Posted: Jan 08, 2004 01:37 PM

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BUMP

Becky Posted: Jan 08, 2004 01:52 PM

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Oh no, Trish! I've never heard that one before. That is why this board is so great for me. I the full story.

I hope you start to sleep better soon.

wino2 Posted: Jan 08, 2004 02:11 PM

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this is funny to me I look foward to all those things b/c I am ttc

wino2 Posted: Jan 08, 2004 02:12 PM

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Just wanted to say not laughing at you trish, rather wish I was with you kind of thing

NovemberSue Posted: Jan 08, 2004 02:31 PM

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1. Everyday things like tie-ing your shoes becomes a real project with a big belly in the way.
2. Sleeping can be very uncomfortable.
3. Always try to keep your bladder empty in case you have to sneeze, you don't want anything trickling out.
4. Being romantic with DH becomes a little challenging.

Nancy Posted: Jan 08, 2004 02:52 PM

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Sue-

You didn't answer that poll did you about 'nookie???'

Teri Posted: Jan 08, 2004 02:55 PM

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These are great lists....!!

NovemberSue Posted: Jan 08, 2004 02:57 PM

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I'm shy.

Stacey1403 Posted: Jan 08, 2004 02:59 PM

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I have a couple more

Shaving is a joke

Your feet will grow and stay that way.

Nancy Posted: Jan 08, 2004 03:00 PM

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Hmmm, that is a GREAT one! I don't even know what I am shaving down there anymore! Hope I don't miss and cut anything important in the next 3 months!

bearsbabe_113 Posted: Jan 08, 2004 03:01 PM

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I'm still waiting for all the preggos to answer the nookie question!!!!

Trish, I was sleepless in Maspeth myself!! It was terrible and towards the end, it came back again!!! I swear, it's to prepare you for those sleepless nights when the baby comes home!!!

NovemberSue Posted: Jan 08, 2004 03:01 PM

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Shaving has got to be the most challenging.

NovemberSue Posted: Jan 08, 2004 03:12 PM

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1. Smells will be much stronger to you and sometimes make you sick. Blah!
2. Its great when you go somewhere and there is a line for the bathroom. People see your belly and will let you cut.

phyl Posted: Jan 08, 2004 04:16 PM

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shaving becomes a sport...
putting on socks or shoes requires two people..
in the winter you rarely button up your coat cuz ur so hot...
( I wore open toe sandles in Dec!..once I got to work)

your feet grow and DO not GO back
your boobs get bigger and dont always go back in size...and sometimes they just get LONGER

Which flavor toothpaste to use becomes a problem

chmlengr Posted: Jan 08, 2004 09:01 PM

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OMG - yes, the feet growing. I can't fit in any of my shoes anymore! Ugghhh..... So does this give me an excuse to buy new ones??

ETA: and the shaving down there. Is it TMI if I say I need to use a mirror to make sure I haven't created something from Eward Scissorhands!!

JennRenee Posted: Jan 08, 2004 09:13 PM

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Posted by chmlengr

ETA: and the shaving down there. Is it TMI if I say I need to use a mirror to make sure I haven't created something from Eward Scissorhands!!

Up until I swelled so badly that they refused to do it, I was getting waxed every 2 to 3 weeks. It was about 8 weeks between when I got too swollen and when Nicky was born. One of the first things I saw after he was out was that area and I was horrified!

jennbaby Posted: Jan 08, 2004 09:22 PM

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Posted by JennRenee

Up until I swelled so badly that they refused to do it, I was getting waxed every 2 to 3 weeks. It was about 8 weeks between when I got too swollen and when Nicky was born. One of the first things I saw after he was out was that area and I was horrified!

JENN LMAO!!!!!!!!