My Vagina & 9 Other Things I Miss Most During Pregnancy

on July 13, 2009 at 12:00 PM

Make mine a virgin. Who wants one?

I'm not one of those happy, smiley, everything is the best in the world kind of pregnant ladies. Not that there is anything wrong with being one -- it's just not me. Not yet.

Maybe in a week or two when I am into my second trimester, but I've been a pukey, pimply, cranky mess. Ah yes, a pukey, pimply, cranky, scared mama-to-be mess who is really happy to be pregnant. As you know, if you read this blog.

The other night, at about 3:34am, after getting up to pee and not being able to fall back asleep, I tossed and turned thinking about the things I miss most during pregnancy.

I know...I should shut off the brain and try to sleep. But it thinks without me! I try -- I even count sheep!

So here's my top 10 most missed things....

Margaritas. I never even knew I liked tequila so much! I'm not a lush -- maybe it's because it's summer and it's fruitlicious. But, here are some mocktail recipes.
My ankles. They barely exist anymore.
Sex. I've been too nauseous to have it, yet I really want to have it!
Bikini waxes. I don't like hair down there. Now I have hair everywhere and shaving isn't my thing. I shave, but it's not the same as waxing.
My vagina. See 3 and 4.
Sushi. Not that I was that adventurous, but I loved me a spicy crunchy tuna roll. Sure, I'm doing the AAC roll (avocado, asparagus, cucumber), but, again, it's not the same.
Coffee. Ooh that second and third cup I used to have in the mornings or that mid-day cup of joe -- caffeine fixes were once my addiction. Now I'm addicted to wearing my Sea Bands.
Staying up after 9:30pm. To think I used to go out until 2am sounds so crazy to me. Now that's when I get up for my first pee of the night.
Riding my bike and rollerskating. I bought new rollerskates last year, but can't lace up and I love riding my bike around the park. Have to wait until next year when I'll be riding and rolling off the baby weight.
Jeans. I wore jeans probably 300 days out of the year. I can't fit in mine and don't want to invest in maternity jeans just yet.

Don't worry. I'm not all gloom and doom. I have a list of things I love the most about pregnancy coming tomorrow.

What are the things you miss most during pregnancy?

About the author Michele Zipp

loves vintage and will defend skinny jeans to the death though she is highly superstitious and "death" is probably a bad word choice. She has a touch of the hoarding disease and enjoys sleuthing, the worst reality shows, and wearing high heels, even at the playground. She's an AP mom of twins, slightly crunchy but with a pedicure.

Filed Under: the pregnant life

Comments (11)

FlagMomNick

on Jul 14, 2009 at 1:39 AM

I miss shaving my legs, I just don't have the stamina.

Painting my toenails in the summer, can't reach very well even without the watermelon sized belly in the way...

I miss being sane. I am a hormonal wackadoo. If I am not crying I am screaming.

I miss sleeping. No return of that in sight.

I miss fitting into my maternity clothes, but 6 more weeks to go, then they will fit again, at least for a few months.

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momma_shuler

on Jul 14, 2009 at 1:54 AM

It gets better! I swear! I wrote an entire blog about how miserable I was at about 15 weeks, and I referred to my baby often as "the leech" who sucked all of the nutrients, and energy out of me. Well I'm 26 weeks now and I am LOVING it! You get to eat again (no, not just chicken noodle soup and crackers!) and everything tastes SOOOOOO GOOD. I've been putting on weight like crazy and I didn't gain an ounce until I was 22 weeks. I remember crawling out of bed at noon, stumbling to the couch in the living room, and laying there until bed time. I went 3 weeks without making a home cooked meal. And hell, I even skipped showers because they took too much energy (which I admit, I still do now). But everything is a million times better now. You don't have long my friend until you can enjoy everything again!!!

ajw05703

on Jul 14, 2009 at 8:28 AM

I am 31-34 weeks pregnant. (Love doctors) I miss my feet,sex, not being hungry constantly, caramel iced lattes from DD, the occasional pina colada with my bff, carrying my daughter around, doing the laundry myself, and a lot of my independence!

MammaMcC

on Jul 14, 2009 at 11:33 AM

I am 32 weeks and I miss Iced Cappuccinos, Mojitos, being able to shave down there, sex, being able to roll over, sleep, being able to keep up with my 3 year old.

areshea

on Jul 14, 2009 at 9:15 PM

I miss having balance to shave my legs, wearing any other shoes besides sandals and sleeping on my stomach. But I totally agree with margaritas, what's summer without one.

JoyandLove

on Jul 16, 2009 at 2:36 PM

I totally agree...LOL

Aphrodite108

on Jul 21, 2009 at 6:18 PM

i am totally with ya ladies. i am 20 weeks and i have a decent sized bump already and boy does he kick to prove he is there. lol. i dont miss my party/drinking habits. but i have been craving a Vanilla Bean Frapp with carmel and whipped cream and a shot of espresso from Starbucks.. MMMM!!! Oh the heavens! I think i may still go get one.. just without the espresso... heheh now to get 5.00$ for a drink!! heheh. but totally.. shaving down there.... i totally miss sleeping on my stomach. my feet have just disappeared.. oh.. and being able to take my own bra off when i go to get in the shower. lol!

msvalentine15

on Jul 24, 2009 at 5:35 PM

ditto. I miss staying up past 10pm...coffee...my favorite jeans...my cute innie belly button.

Ethansmommy2010

on Jan 14, 2010 at 2:49 AM

Uh there is so much I miss and hate about being pregnant it makes me want to cry. I am about 31 weeks with my first. (a boy!)

I can't sleep on my back any more. Which hurts really bad.

I can't even see down there to shave any more.

I'm not used to being big so I run into and drop EVERYTHING.

I'm a mess I cry alot (I never used to) I cry because I'm crying. :( That can't be normal.

I hate every mirror I see. I miss fitting into anything.

I don't feel pretty at all, I don't even turn my partners head any more. :(

I miss all my energy. I sleep way to much now days.

Oh and I miss be able to eat whatever I want.

Nonmember comment from Ben

on Nov 4, 2010 at 3:19 PM

Ladies, I am not sure how I got here, but from Me and everyone else eho was born... THANK YOU for putting up with all this. Even when we don't remember to say so, we appreciate you all! {{{MOMS}}} We LOVE You all!