In every pregnancy journey, there comes a time when the excitement of expecting gives way to a deep-seated desire for it to just be over already. Here are ten clear signs that I’ve recently encountered on this rollercoaster ride:
- The Glow is Gone: The once-celebrated radiance of early pregnancy has faded. Now, as you tread through the third trimester, discomfort reigns supreme. Say hello to indigestion, back pain, gas, and the delightful feeling of limbs wedged under your ribs.
- Acidic Eruptions: It feels like your esophagus has taken a vacation to your throat, and stomach acid surges forth like a volcano. Nights are spent snacking on Zantac, propped up like a sloth. It’s uncanny how much you’re starting to resemble one too!
- Elastic Waistbands No More: The desire to wear something that doesn’t have an elastic waistband is overwhelming. Nothing fits right, and anything that does only amplifies your discomfort. Good luck finding a cute maternity dress that doesn’t scream, “Look at me!”
- Unsolicited Comments: People love to share their thoughts on your size. “You look huge!” or “From the back, you can’t even tell you’re pregnant!” Great, maybe I’ll start walking backward! If only I could figure out how to rotate my head 180 degrees.
- Immobility Sets In: “Bumps are beautiful,” they say. But at 30+ weeks, you’d rather admire them on someone else. The struggle to move is real, and you feel more like a beached whale than a glowing mother-to-be.
- Desire for Solitude: You find yourself longing for isolation. Away from people, noise, and life itself. If only you could embody the Victorian era, where squeezing into skinny maternity jeans and debating hair clips with a toddler wasn’t part of the deal.
- The Myth of ‘Taking It Easy’: The idea of resting is nothing but a fantasy, especially if there are other children to manage. The reality is that even during confinement, school runs and nursery pickups won’t wait for you. Your partner’s likely to remind you that “Pregnancy isn’t an illness,” while showing you yet another video of women giving birth while walking five miles. No thanks.
- TV Series Overload: You’ve exhausted every box set available. Every single one. Now, you’re left with reruns and even found yourself pitching story ideas to the producers of your favorite shows.
- Done with ‘Mocktails’: Let’s be real, mocktails are not cutting it. The cute name doesn’t change the fact that they’re a poor substitute for the real deal. You need a proper drink, thank you very much!
- Missing Your Pelvic Floor: That pelvic floor you once took for granted? It’s been MIA since around the seven-month mark. You’ve even put out an APB for its safe return, expecting to see it featured on a missing persons milk carton soon.
When did you reach that point where you were just completely over pregnancy? For more insights about pregnancy and home insemination, check out this excellent resource from Progyny. If you’re considering at-home insemination options, Cryobaby offers reputable kits that might interest you. You can also dive deeper into the topic with our other blog post about pregnancy here.
Summary
Pregnancy can be an exciting yet exhausting journey, marked by various signs that signal when a woman is ready for it to be over. From discomfort and unsolicited comments to a longing for solitude and a yearning for real drinks, these signs capture the essence of the experience. Remember, you’re not alone in this journey!
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