Feels like I'm in a standstill..

[AliJo]

I enjoy every moment I'm pregnant, but these last few weeks have been slower than any others. Mainly because I don't have any short term dates to look forward to.

First I wondered if I was pregnant, and I waited till I was late to test.
Then it was the first ultrasound, and then any others after that.
Next it was the 20 week scan where I found out I was having a boy.
Now it's waiting till the end which is so much longer than any other wait so far.
There is a few other small ones, but those were my big ones.

Unless I should be excited for that disgusting glucose test in less than two weeks.. Nope, I'm not.

I would probably use this time to set up his room, but we're going to be moving so I can't do it till after the move. Which means I haven't even bought much other than some clothes since it'll just be easier after we move.

I am hitting 3rd tri in less than a week so that's pretty exciting! Like many others though, I probably won't be on the 3rd tri forum much. Even though I'm going to be in it, I don't feel like I belong in it.

I won't have much time to think about it though in a few weeks with summer nursing classes starting up..

Anyone else feel like things have slowed down?

 

[ChristiansMum]

For me it slowed down at 18/19 wks then it went fast again but then it's slowed down again now (31wks) I have stuff like midwife appointments and family celebrations coming up but the days are dragging x

 

[OhMJH]

Why don't you book yourself a private scan, 4d or not, so you can feel a little more in touch with your baby again. The 20 week scan and end seem so far apart, so we've got a 4d scan booked for 30 weeks just to break up the wait a little bit. They really aren't nearly as expensive as they seem, and lots of clinics do discounts and promotions.

 

[odouglass]

I agree....the next thing for me is the glucose test next week, after that I am just anxiously awaiting the arrival of our little man. I want his nursery done, and the baby shower is in August, but man I am anxious!

 

[AliJo]

I would love to do a private scan, but I really need to put the money elsewhere right now.

I don't feel I've lost any connection, just that time is going so slow. I want to do a lot to prepare, but I need to wait on that. I will be having a baby shower, so that'll help. I just don't know when yet since I'm about to be really busy again.

I do have a family BBQ coming up. Most of my relatives there just found out I was pregnant. Then when classes start up all my classmates will know I'm pregnant, even though I was the whole time last semester I never told anyone. That'll be interesting.

September just needs to come!

 

[Nikko88]

I just crossed the half way mark and feel similarly like there is still so much time to come. I suppose I should enjoy that I'm not so big that it's interfering with my activities (other than hiking slower). I also don't have to worry about getting baby stuff for a while. I do feel the time closing in for renovations and writing projects.

Still it feels like a long time before I will actually hold my daughter in my arms. Then the big changes will be upon us.

 

[lala222]

this is too funny. I just posted a thread pretty much about the same thing a few days ago. How I am technically in 3rd trimester but I'm not moving over to that forum because it's all labour-based and i'm in a weird transitional phase right now. Nothing happening, nothing to look forward to besides the birth of this baby (THATS STILL 3 MONTHS AWAY!) ugh, I hope it starts going quicker! I did my glucose test last week, yuck.

 

[superfrizbee]

I felt like this first time around, although here you have an extra scan at 34-36 weeks. I booked a private 4d scan at 28 weeks and it was great

 

[xnewxmummyx]

I feel completely the same!!

I have my glucose test in 2weeks also and then after that I have 4weekly midwife appointments until she arrives but 4weeks are soooooo wide apart!!

Come on September....


X

 

[tropicsgirl]

I feel the same way! Fortunately, I do have vacation for 1 week that I'm looking forward to...but besides that not much. My baby shower probably won't be until end of July and I'm also not looking forward to that glucose test...

At the same time, I do know I should cherish these last moments because before I know it I will be responsible for a child and that will take up LOTS of my time I'm sure haha! But I get what you mean...nothing too terribly exciting until the baby comes.

 

[Gnomer]

Eugh I hated the gap between the 20 week scan and labour with my first. I booked a 4D ultrasound at 28 weeks to break it up a bit, but then I still had a 14 week wait until labour eventually kicked in. I moved house a month before my due date, so that helped bunches.

This time I have consultants to see, so I'm hoping that breaks it up a bit. I'm planning on a spot of DIY to help too haha. I'm arming myself with wood, a saw and a hammer and I'm going to spend the summer building things. I'll also probably redecorate my boys room, and I'm half way through mine. Being busy really really helps.

 

[lala222]

Tropicsgirl we have the same due date!! mines coming at least a week early though due to requiring a c section

 

[tropicsgirl]

Tropicsgirl we have the same due date!! mines coming at least a week early though due to requiring a c section

Nice! Who knows...maybe I'll be a week before my due date too...I think I'd prefer that than going over!

 

[AliJo]

I'm just glad I'm not super uncomfortable yet, as I'm sure that would make everything go even slower. Other than serious heartburn that continues to get worse, I've been pretty much symptom and pain free the whole time. Hope it stays that way!

I'm not too talkative on the forums, but it at least helps to see how everyone else is fairing, especially those that are due close to me. It's a good baby related time killer.

I think after my next appointment I have to go in every 2 weeks instead of 4. They only take about 5 minutes to do a general check up then send me on my way.

Lala, I'm somewhat jealous that you know when yours is coming. I wouldn't care, except things are going to be crazy for me when he arrives and knowing ahead of time would be convenient. I don't think he'll be very cooperative in any sense! It'll be an adventure, that's for sure!