not feeling rushed to get baby out.. anyone?!

[xemmax]

as each day goes on and i get closer to due date, i'm actually feeling much more relaxed than before. i'm still excited to count the days down and sometimes i say i "can't wait" but really - i can!

i don't feel the sense of urgency yet and i don't know why? i am so looking forward to meeting him but i don't feel desperate to become a mummy yet - in fact in ways it upsets me to think that my pregnancy is almost over.

it's not to say i'm not uncomfortable and in pain because i am - but i'd be happy to stay like this for a few weeks yet.

i think it might well be a product of all the fears i have - i feel like i'm so scared of being a mummy that i'd rather stay like this for a while longer, if that makes sense. just makes me feel bad that i don't feel the way other people do - like i don't want him as much, but i really do!! (just maybe not ready for him yet...) sorry rambling. i do love my baby boy more than anything, just like him being in there..

 

[ladym33]

I cant actually wait.....i wish it was december now

 

[cdj1]

Sometimes I look at the state of the world and worry about my little man and what he's gonna make of all the bad things, and I feel very protective like he should stay inside me forever so no-one can harm him and no interfering in-laws can take him away from me!

 

[Tangrang]

I feel the same. I am really excited to meet our baby and find out what sex it is but I am enjoying my maternity leave and am happy to wait at the moment. Mostly at the moment I think it is because mat leave is giving me time to do all those household jobs I've not had the time or energy to do for the last 18 months since we moved here. Once I've finished those I might feel a little more impatient. I also suspect once I hit my due date I may feel differently as I'll have nothing left to count down to. I also know what you mean about liking baby being in there, as I'm sure I will miss feeling all the movement that I've got used to. All a long way of saying you're not alone in feeling this way!

Amanda

 

[jeanettekaren]

I feel that way now but I can imagine I would have had enough by your stage. I'm loving being pregnant though and will be a little sad when it ends.

 

[ttc_lolly]

I wonder if I'll feel more like this when I get closer, because at the min I'm already desperate to meet her!! Altho I have been thinking how much I'm going to miss my bump and feeling her lil kicks, and her big bum sticking out uncomfortably and I'm going to have to share her with the world soon, where as it has always just been me & her (I know, how selfish haha poor OH!!)... awww now I feel sad!! x

 

[xemmax]

thanks ladies - it's really reasurring to know that i'm not alone. i was starting to feel like i was going wrong somewhere.

tangrang we have the same due date so it's nice to hear that you're feeling the same way. i am really enjoying being off work and able to get everything done too - we've been in our place for almost 3 years and over the last few weeks i've finally finished the decorating

lauryn i've actually been very honest with everyone and told them all i am dreading when people get to hold oliver because it means that i won't be holding him anymore in order for them to do it! and this includes poor nick!!

x

 

[Faerie]

I think it's natural, I know I was desperate keep Sofia inside me! It was partly a protection thing. I'd spent 2 years ttc then suddenly I wanted the pregnancy to go on and on.

I'm desperate to meet this LO too and at the same time I'm not counting down the days... though that's partly wondering how on earth I'll cope with 2 under 2!!

 

[mixedmama]

I feel the exact same! I was wondering if there was something wrong with me, because it seems like everyone else at my stage has 'had enough', whereas I know I'm going to miss pregnancy sooo much after I give birth. I am excited to see my LO, I count down days and stuff, but I honestly CAN wait xx

 

[gemabee]

i've loved bein pregnant so far... thought i'd find it hard to adjust to not bein pregnant.
i am startin to get fed up of my size... nd the pain... nd how little i can do myself.
but sayin that i am lovin mat leave... i'm lovin gettin organised... so i'm thoroughly happy takin my time with things nd chillin out.
i know he'll come when he's ready... i jus hope he comes when i'm ready too
xxxx

 

[ttc_lolly]

hehehe our poor OH's!! i hope i don't hold back on phil, but i think i'm bound too a lil bit... she's been all mine for 9 months and now i have to share.... boooooo! lol!! and i agree with faerie, it's definately a protection thing at least in my womb i know where she is and who with at all times hehe x

 

[gemabee]

hehehe our poor OH's!! i hope i don't hold back on phil, but i think i'm bound too a lil bit... she's been all mine for 9 months and now i have to share.... boooooo!

one of the only few positives to life as a single mum... no sharing

 

[septembermum]

I Feel the same but for different reasons as the time gets nearer i feel more and more nervous and worried that i wont be able to cope.
This baby was planned and i was very happy after nearly a year of trying to find out i was expecting.
Everything has changed so much since i had my other children and being a slightly older mum im finding it hard to ajust to the changes that are happening.
I thought i had left the sleepless nights and nappy changing behind me and i keep asking myself although a little too late do i really want to do this all over again.
My older children think im too old and as im already a gran to 6 i cant help feel that they may be right.
My life is about to change and i dont know if im ready yet.

 

[Saywhat]

I totally agree, i'm looking forward to it but certainly in no rush for it to end, really enjoying the bump. I text my oh after my app today saying baby is 3 fifths in the pelvis, evacuation soon. He called me in a panic thinking i was in labour! Lol, its kind of nice not knowing when its going to happen. I feel "ready" but don't want it to fly by.. Kind of the opposite.

Strange the way we are so impatient at the start isn't it?? xx

 

[QueSeraSera]

i dont think it means you love your little guy any less! your just one of the lucky ones that has some patience and can see the last bits of pregnancy for the miracle that it truly is. i actually kind of envy you! i am getting so impatient and so really for my little girl to come out and make her appearance that i know that im taking these last days of kicks and jabs and bladder snuggles for granted dont feel bad at all...your LO will arrive when the time is right and until then youll be able to enjoy your time with him in your belly

 

[xemmax]

i dont think it means you love your little guy any less! your just one of the lucky ones that has some patience and can see the last bits of pregnancy for the miracle that it truly is. i actually kind of envy you! i am getting so impatient and so really for my little girl to come out and make her appearance that i know that im taking these last days of kicks and jabs and bladder snuggles for granted dont feel bad at all...your LO will arrive when the time is right and until then youll be able to enjoy your time with him in your belly

this made me smile.. thank you

 

[QueSeraSera]

i dont think it means you love your little guy any less! your just one of the lucky ones that has some patience and can see the last bits of pregnancy for the miracle that it truly is. i actually kind of envy you! i am getting so impatient and so really for my little girl to come out and make her appearance that i know that im taking these last days of kicks and jabs and bladder snuggles for granted dont feel bad at all...your LO will arrive when the time is right and until then youll be able to enjoy your time with him in your belly

this made me smile.. thank you

you are very welcome! hope you have a happy day and an even happier last few weeks before your little guys comes!!

 

[xemmax]

i dont think it means you love your little guy any less! your just one of the lucky ones that has some patience and can see the last bits of pregnancy for the miracle that it truly is. i actually kind of envy you! i am getting so impatient and so really for my little girl to come out and make her appearance that i know that im taking these last days of kicks and jabs and bladder snuggles for granted dont feel bad at all...your LO will arrive when the time is right and until then youll be able to enjoy your time with him in your belly

this made me smile.. thank you

you are very welcome! hope you have a happy day and an even happier last few weeks before your little guys comes!!

aww thank you, and the same to you before your baby girl arrives xx

 

[QueSeraSera]

i dont think it means you love your little guy any less! your just one of the lucky ones that has some patience and can see the last bits of pregnancy for the miracle that it truly is. i actually kind of envy you! i am getting so impatient and so really for my little girl to come out and make her appearance that i know that im taking these last days of kicks and jabs and bladder snuggles for granted dont feel bad at all...your LO will arrive when the time is right and until then youll be able to enjoy your time with him in your belly

this made me smile.. thank you

you are very welcome! hope you have a happy day and an even happier last few weeks before your little guys comes!!

aww thank you, and the same to you before your baby girl arrives xx

many thanks! im going to take a cue from you and just be patient and wait for her to make her appearance...it really is amazing to have her moving around in there and any day now could potentially be the last time i feel that! thanks for posting this, made me change my view on the whole "last weeks of pregnancy" thing

 

[lovetaralyn]

I feel the same, and after I had my shower I really wanted her here and for about a week I REALLY wanted her here so I could make sure she was okay. But, now i'm feeling fine like she can come whenever she wants. I just feel really rushed by my doctors since they induce at 41 weeks and at my appointment yesterday they told me at my next appointment they will start talking about inductions. I hate the fact they're dictating when my baby should be here when i'm fine!