overdue & not bothered - am i strange?!

[bellified86]

My due date was yesterday but we also had a big event on that day which I really wanted to attend... I made it there but everyone just kept saying how ready I must be for baby to be here. The thing is I'm not ready! Not that I'm not prepared, we have everything we need etc but I'm quite happy for baby to stay in there as long as they need to. I've had a relatively good pregnancy, really only suffering with swelling in my feet and hands. I know that it literally could happen any day now but the thought of today being the day makes me nervous and emotional rather than overjoyed, which is how it seems most people seem to feel at this stage. I'm concerned that I've been so focused on this event and preparing for it, looking forward to it that when our time comes I will be in denial and unable to cope. I have been using hypnobirthing techniques and don't feel stressed or anything and don't really feel afraid of the birth as such... i might just be overthinking things but I can't help it! The way i see it every extra day bubs is in there is an extra day to myself, to read a book or just chill etc.

Is anyone else feeling the same? Or is it just me?!

 

[Jess137]

I don't think its abnormal or strange. I'm just on the other side of the coin. I had an awesome pregnancy and am doing Natal Hypnotherapy, so I'm not afraid of birth. But I want to be done. Soon. I don't think there's a "normal" tbh.

 

[xXDeetsXx]

Not just you - im due next Saturday but ive always had a feeling the bubba is gonna be late. Im enjoying these last days to sleep, socialise and relax.

The birthing bit still freaks me out, but its not like i can hide from it lol

x

 

[Aready]

I was the exact same way with my first pregnancy. Not strange at all. Good thing too since he came at 40 +5

 

[NewlyWedFifi]

I'm still decorating the house so I don't want her to come until all the new furniture is delivered lol.

 

[bellified86]

Well we are a bit the same really - plenty to keep us occupied in the meantime & hopefully a bit of extra time to get used to the idea of how much things are going to change!

Thanks ladies, is nice to know others feel the same when your having a bit of a wobble. My husbands "it will be fine" reassurances which are used for all & any situations aren't just cutting it at the moment! Mainly due to hormones I think - poor bloke! X