Well, in my opinion just because the movement makes you feel sick doesn't mean you won't have motherly instinct. I've felt very little pleasure during my pregnancy. I've been so sick and in pain. It's not that i'm not excited, but my mind is pre-occupied more about the pain in my leg that is constantly there and won't go away. When I got my ultrasound I thought for sure i'd cry of joy to see my baby, but I didn't. Although when I went with my sister in law, and I saw her ultrasound (this was a year and a half ago, before I was preg.) I cried. I don't understand that, but hormones react differently with different people.
I hear people tell me all the time they loved being pregnant. I do not feel that way at all. I can't wait until my baby is born. Maybe i'll like being pregnant the second time around, I guess everytime can be different too.
But hang in there i'm sure once you see the bundle of joy your feelings will change. Cuz right now, to me it doesn't really feel real that there is a baby in there....It will come to "life" I think once you see your baby. Good luck.
-hopefulmjz

I feel the same way as both of you. I wouldn't worry about your motherly instincts. Being pregnant is not easy and sometimes its not all pretty and glowing. I'm happy to be pregnant - it is what I have wanted - but the discomfort and limitations are frustrating. I can't wait till the baby is born.

Maternal instinct? I hate pregnacy!! I am excited about the baby but cant wait for it all to be over. For the first 6 weeks I throw up 24/7. I am an emotial rec. The smallest things will make me cry and I am not an emotional person. Everyone is different and just because your pregnancy is not like everyone elses does not mean anything.

I think with some pregnancies you kind of distance yourself from what is going on. The last appointment I had with my midwife I said (when she was about to try and find the heartbeat) I am prepared if you don't find one and everything has gone wrong.....Now however, if I have problems, I know I will fall apart. My baby is kicking too and I am starting to feel that this pregnancy isn't in my imagination...It's really happening.

I know what you mean about feeling icky or sick when the baby kicks. I have had those feelings. I have also had slight panics about the fact that they are going to get stronger and I don't want to have to share my body.

I now believe that I have to take each new step as it comes and when I start to feel a bit icky or panicy about the latest change to my body....I need to take a deep breath and tell myself it isn't forever and it's normal.

I don't listen to other peoples comments. I know I can only do my best...And that is all I need to do!

Good luck, deep breaths, and happy thoughts.
Xx