I chose no though I think that is a personal choice. I personally believe that motherhood begins at birth so I didn't celebrate Mother's Day when I was pregnant.

I didn't expect gifts or too much hoopla, but it was nice to receive a card from my husband given that I was a month away from having my son. I don't think you need to go all out, but there is nothing wrong with recognizing that you're going to be a mother.

I think the best thing about Mother's Day is the gifts your kids give, and that's kinda hard to swing without one

I don't expect people to go full on, but a little recognition is always nice. Maybe flowers from the partner, a little something that says "you are the mother of my child." I don't believe in extravagant Mother's Day presents anyhow.

I don't know--maybe something low key if you're really excited. This was a non issue for me.
The superstitious side of me gets nervous.

I am due with my first in September, I don't expect a full day of celebration.I did hint to my Hubby that a pregnancy body pillow would make a lovely gift, since I am now wrestling with 3 pillows every night to get to sleep.

I think it depends on the woman and situation. I was newly pregnant last Mother's Day, but was still so anxious and nervous about it (having had a previous m/c and just done IVF), I certainly was too superstitious to celebrate. We hadn't even told family and I was still relatively in denial. My husband didn't even mention it, knowing me and my feelings. But if I had been safely in the 3rd trimester, I might have thought differently.

yes, your a mom when your pregnant. You are carrying around ur child, still taking the precaution of ur childs health into account. I think pregnant woman have the right to celebrate that Mothers Day to the fullest!

I said other, I think motherhood starts at conception for sure but actually "celebrating" Mother's Day? I don't know. We don't really "celebrate" it, just do fun stuff and I get lots of cute pictures. My aunt did send me a mother-to-be Mother's Day card a few years ago, and that was really sweet.

My husband and my parents got me mother's day cards when I was pregnant and I really appreciated it.

yes. there are few enough times to celebrate and so much unhappiness in the world; why not enjoy something nice. my daughter's first grade teacher lost her baby to sids last month. seems a shame that someone would say "i'll wait till next year" and then not get next year. celebrate life!

I would celebrate it! She's already a mother!
Unless of course, the pregnant woman is planning on giving her babe up for adoption, then no.

I think that pregnant women have a right to celebrate, even if it's just buying something nice for baby, or something for herself. You are a mother at conception since your actions revolve around your baby. Me, personally, I don't see how I could "celebrate" mothers day -- but I would appreciate it if I got a card from my husband that's like "You're my wife, and the mother of my child, I love you." That's about it.

Um, well maybe in a more moderated way. Yes, your life has changed because you are pregnant, and you are technically a mother, so there is some level of recognition that should be there. But I wouldn't expect my husband to throw me a party or anything; it'd be a bit ridiculous.

I expect my first in August...but I am not even going to see my husband on Sunday. He's going to spend the day with his mom, and I am going to spend the day with mine. I think we each realize that next year, things might be a little different.

I don't know, I kind of wanted my hubby to do something for me when I was pregnant with my first on M-day. But at the same time I also felt a bit guilty. SO I never figured this one out.

If she wants to, absolutely. Why not? If she has reasons for not wanting to, that's perfect too.

I was due with my first the beginning of July and we celebrated both Mother's and Father's Day before he was born.

I think mothering is a lifelong calling, whether you end up having children or not. All women are mothers to nieces, nephews, students, mentees, etc., in addition to or instead of their own children. At my church on Mother's Day they give a gift to every adult woman, regardless of whether she's pregnant or not, a mother or not. I like that. It doesn't exclude women who haven't been able to have their own children yet.

Pregnant women are mothers.

Imagine the implication that the many women who have suffered miscarriages and were unable to carry their babies to a live and healthy delivery are not and never were *real* mothers, just because their little ones struggled and perished in the womb.

Nope, I'm not on board with that.

Every pregnant woman is a mother (whether she is aware of it or not) -- regardless of whether her baby survives the pregnancy.

If it makes a pregnant Mama happy, celebrate.

As a woman who's in her 7th month pregnant and one who also had a miscarriage prior, I so appreciate your words duck duck goose! Yes, I might not have had my sleepless nights of getting up and feeding, or have taken care of a kid who's sick, but I do consider myself a mother. I sing to my unborn son, read him stories and make sure I take all 6 vitamins a day to ensure that I'm taking good care of him.
I don't necessarily expect a lot of hoopla on Sunday, but let me tell you tears came to my eyes when my mother sent me a Happy Soon-to Be-Mother's Day card this week. It meant a lot to me.

Yes lades, but are you going to do something nice for your husband once father's day arrives? If motherhood begins at conception when does fatherhood begin, or is it double standard?

Yes- my husband and I did nice things for one another while I was pregnant.

"Imagine the implication that the many women who have suffered miscarriages and were unable to carry their babies to a live and healthy delivery are not and never were *real* mothers, just because their little ones struggled and perished in the womb."

Amen!!

And I believe I've already answered the question of if equal treatment would be given to the father, ohjeeze. In my experience, it's pretty much the same with others - if mom celebrates Mother's Day during pregnancy, dad celebrates Father's Day. Assuming he wants to.

To me motherhood starts when you have the desire to be a Mom. I had a friend who struggled for yaers to conceive and then carry to term her first child, I always loved celebrating Mothers day with her, just because she didn't have any of her babies (at the time) with her here on Earth didn't make her any less of a Mother than I was with my children. She now does have a beautiful healthy 2.5 year old.

I think if a pregnant woman want's to celebrate Mother's Day there is nothing wrong with that - it may be the only one they get to celebrate - you just never know.

Yes!!! I wouldn't expect a hoopla! (btw that totally reminds of the episode of Friends where it's Ross' birthday hoopla) but flowers card or small gift always makes a person smile! Why not?

Today on ellen, the whole audience was expecting mothers! She gave away all sorts of stuff for Mother's Day. I caught the last 10 minutes, but apparently Jessica Alba was there.

I gave my husband an xBox 360 2 years ago for Father's Day, before we even seriously talked about having kids! (I gave birth March 2008!)

Great point duck duck goose!

Yes, they should definitely celebrate.

(And the picture for this story is too cute )

It's funny this came up. My husband and I hve had a running argument about whether I should celebrate Mother's Day this year. Our first baby is due about two weeks after Mother's Day, but I feel it doesn't count unless I have the baby in my arms. I think I'm mostly just scared to jinx myself since my own mother had two VERY LATE miscarriages. (I get nervous every time I look at the nursery which is nearly done now.)

My husband says that I'm a mother since I'm holding a baby within me. We've decided to compromise by having him make me my favorite dessert as a gift. I wouldn't be shocked if there is a card tucked away somewhere too.

On the other hand, I can't wait to get him a Father's Day gift.

Yes — Mothering starts at conception.

I'm also due in August (less than two weeks from my 3rd trimester) and I'm spending the day with my husband.
Honestly, knowing he acknowledges our new roles as parents is enough for me.
I feel very much a mother these days, my little one is kicking up a storm and my love for her/him is overwhelming.
I've already picked up some cute "how to dad" guide books for him for Father's Day. I consider him a father already and it does go both ways.

I'd say that the people in a pregnant woman's life shouldn't feel obligated to celebrate Mother's Day for her in an extravagant way. But if she wants to celebrate and loved ones are on board, why not?

ohjeeze, No double standard here. I plan on making something really cute for my husband from the baby.

my personal opinion, no

duck duck goose I don't agree. So if a woman had several miscarriages and was never able to successfully carry a pregnancy to term, is she still a mother just because long ago there used to be an embryo or fetus in her womb?

i don't like to count my chickens till they've hatched
but
hey it's cool for someone else
i think the first mother's day when you're pregnant is special because you know it's your last mother's day not being a mom
it's a beautiful treat to think
"next mother's day and for each one that comes after that - i will be a mom"

no. you are'n mother 'til baby is born.

most def. they are still nurturing their baby even while it's in the womb. which is why i sent my sister in law a happy mothers day wish, because in about 2 weeks i will be an auntie =)

chancleta, I completely agree.

I am a week away from my ninth month of my pregnancy, and I didn't expect anything really, besides a "Happy Mother's Day!" My boyfriend ended up buying me flowers, which was very sweet. I don't expect gifts and cards and all of that, but it was nice to feel acknowledged. I think you are still considered a mother when you are carrying your child, given that you are caring for him/her and treating your body right during the pregnancy. And my due date is actually June 15th, which is Father's Day this year....so if the baby arrives on that day or not, I will be getting something for my boyfriend...as much as I am a mother right now, he is a father!

Since being pregnant I have been hospitalized twice, on bedrest since 22 wks, and worried about every THING related to the baby, its health, and development. If that doesn't qualify me for Motherhood--not sure what does. I celebrated and had a GREAT time!