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Rizen

(870 posts) Fri Apr 18, 2025, 06:21 PM Apr 18

What was your pregnancy like? [View all]

I am writing a book where the main character is pregnant. Unfortunately, as a single childless man, I don't have experience on the matter. So I'm asking what was your pregnancy like? Treat this like a pregnancy diary: how did you feel, what thoughts went through your mind, what symptoms did you experience, etc? What can I add to my book to make it more realistic?

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What was your pregnancy like? [View all] Rizen Apr 18 OP

Loved being pregnant! snowybirdie Apr 18 #1

A book i read had an 8month pregnant lawyer chasing (running after) someone. She was wearing high heals. Srkdqltr Apr 18 #2

Especially with a first baby, Cairycat Apr 18 #3

One of the characteristics I've noticed about pregnant people.... Laffy Kat Apr 18 #4

Happy..My good man cooked excellent meals for me..i biked until my due date lostnfound Apr 18 #5

Had endometriosis so had only one pregnancy. Very good until the 7 month mark. HeartsCanHope Apr 18 #6

First pregnancy ended in a miscarriage and I was devastated. This experience KitFox Apr 19 #7

is it a 1st baby? mopinko Apr 19 #8

This has all been very helpful. Rizen Apr 19 #9

I was young, barely 21, when I had my first of three kids. I was healthy and strong. My only problem was controlling my CTyankee Apr 19 #10

mine was great! no morning sickness, swollen feet, blood sugar issues or high risk things yellowdogintexas Apr 20 #11