I hated being pregnant...
... but I want another child.
I feel guilty saying it but I hated being pregnant. I have never felt so out of control of my body. I had a terrible first trimester of constant nausea and vomiting. The pregnancy rage made me want to scream at everyone around me. By the third trimester, working barely seemed possible. I struggled with high blood pressure which ultimately made me bedridden by the final weeks. Then had postpartum pre-eclampsia for the cherry on top. I was not in control and I absolutely did not want to do it ever again.
Now, 4 months later, I'm slowly easing into the idea of having another child. The idea absolutely terrifies me but my son needs a sibling. Who's been through this?😅 How was your second pregnancy??
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I don’t even blame you this is ghetto 😂😂 i’m 19 weeks right now and I hated my first trimester but it’s gotten better now, I definitely feel you about being outta control of your body. I have never experienced this in my life😭😭.