(Hopefully) My last pregnancy... not sure how I feel

[NatalieGrace]

My husband and I have always agreed we only want 2 kids, and I am coming up on the end of this pregnancy with #2. Most of the time I am feeling like a 9 month pregnant woman - READY TO BE DONE! Then I have moments when I realize I will never be in this position again, and I really try to appreciate this blessing and I feel a little sad that I will never experience this again. Plus it took us a long time (7 years) and multiple losses to have our first baby, so I always have been and always will be so aware of how lucky I am to be able to have children in the first place. Kind of a pointless thread, just wondering if anyone else is in the same boat with coming up on the end of their last pregnancy. How are you feeling about it?

 

[NatalieGrace]

Oops meant to post this in third trimester!

 

[naturluvr]

I know you meant this for the third tri, but I can relate on some level for sure. This is my second and last baby. I'm sure I'm going to have mixed feelings closer to delivery. x

 

[confused87com]

I thought my daughter would be my last but tried just not to think about it. I remember being unsure how to feel about it. Maybe because deep down I wanted 3. So with this unplanned one I'm trying so hard to not count down the weeks. .But boy I really am. I'll be upset that it's another stage of my life over but I'm so busy I think once this one's here I won't have time to feel upset. .maybe it'll be seeing the baby grow where the sadness may come in

 

[mommyB]

I felt this way after our second. We had planned on two. But deep down I knew I needed one more. I asked hubby when ds2 was 1 if it was an option and he said no. So this past September I asked him again and he actually agreed. Our last month of ttc we got pregnant so it definitely was meant to be. So I'm cherishing every moment as this most definitely be our last. Maybe you guys will change your mind?

 

[Blu10]

Im pretty sure that we will only have 2 children both from a cost and practical element. DS is now 4 and Im 12 weeks pregnant with #2 after 2 losses. I breezed through pregnancy with DS and this time is so different with quite a few scared along the way. I really hope i can enjoy this pregnancy and hopefully will never have to experience first tri again - cant wait to feel my baby wriggle x

 

[CrazyMumma]

This will be our last.

I am guttered to be honest. I always wanted 3. But ny body is just not coping and I can barely manage this pregnancy due to severe SPD. I am now wheelchair bound due to it. Miss 5 is pretty independent but theres no way I could manage her, a baby/toddler and being pregnant at the same time

 

[NatalieGrace]

We are both VERY sure this is our last.. hubby will be getting the ol' snippy snip!
Glad to know I'm not alone with the mixed emotions of it all!

 

[mummy2o]

This one will be my last also. I have an 8 year old as well as DD and this one. I always wanted lots of kids, but since March our plans have changed, so practically this will be my last one (although OH wants to try again if this one is another girl as only DD is his). I'm not sure how to feel as I though. I guess I'm kinda sad knowing we're done, but also looking forward to the future. You never know, no. 4 might just surprise us one day.

 

[Missy08]

I felt this way after our second. We had planned on two. But deep down I knew I needed one more. I asked hubby when ds2 was 1 if it was an option and he said no. So this past September I asked him again and he actually agreed. Our last month of ttc we got pregnant so it definitely was meant to be. So I'm cherishing every moment as this most definitely be our last. Maybe you guys will change your mind?

This is exactly how I feel...After my 2nd daughter was born (now almost 2), I knew I wanted to have another one but DH wasn't really on board...He's starting to come around, though, and seems more much open to it I'm determined to enjoy every moment of this next one (assuming we do have #3) because he/she will most likely be our last.

 

[m nonie]

Tbh, I never really wanted children not because I didn't like them but I could imagine having such a strong partnership with someone (that and they scared me). That was until I met DH, we talked about kids and about the likelihood of it with my medical history we decided that we'd let nature take it's course, then DS came along after another 18months we found out I was pregnant again. I really can't imagine having any more, tbh I'm happy with two (ok over the moon with 2).

I get days when I watch DS and think I could have a rugby team but then DH has to go away for work and I remember why 2 is enough lol. I'm trying not to count down tbh, I'm looking forward to having our little girl in our arms but I kinda like knowing she's safe inside and how special it feels when she's rolling/kicking.

 

[nmpjcp2015]

I can understand how you feel. My DH had my stepdaughter when he was 22, now he's married to me and I'm 7 years his junior. I'm pregnant with our first, his second, and initially he agreed to 2 babies spaced around 2 years apart. Now that I'm pregnant he's thinking only one for several reasons. It makes me sad because I wanted 2 children.. My stepdaughter is technically my child, but she's 12 years old, and we don't have much in common plus I didn't raise her.

Everyone keeps asking if I'm ready for this pregnancy to be over and I kinda am (OH GOD THE HEAT), but I'm savoring it too in case I don't get to do it again. I think it's a natural feeling for anyone who enjoys pregnancy or wants multiple children. Hugs.