Ups and downs of pregnancy

I was listening to an old episode of Pregtastic today from the 1yr anniversary of the show and they were talking about the ups and downs from your pregnancy. For me, my downs were the awful hemorrhoids and the absolute dread of delivery. I should have switched health care providers, I know that now, but I just can't let go of that bad decision. I also often felt kind of disconnected from my "true" self. I kept talking about, and being asked about, my pregnancy and the baby and I never felt like I really owned my pregnant role. One of my ups was that I think I truely looked the best I have ever looked. My skin was clear and the hormones just made me glow. I also learned a TON about childbirth by reading all those books in my panic and it led me to a passion of mine - the childbirth and breastfeeding world, this community of women who suddenly become something so unlike their former selves. I love it.