Am I terrible for wanting an "early" baby? - Page 2

[justKate]

tazie, of course you're right. I'm glad your little girl is doing well! And I know what you mean--I'm going to beat myself up about it either way. Thanks for the kind words...

[k13]

Let's not perpetuate this myth that smaller babies are easier to birth. The size of the baby is really beside the point. The stretchiness of the birth canal and opening are the keys here, and they will stretch just perfectly when mom feels relaxed and ready.

LTB You're right of course! In fact I get annoyed with people insinuating I was lucky, or somehow had it "easy" because my babies happened to be early and small... :

I'm so excited that the midwife thinks this one will be my biggest baby yet let's hear it for a 6 lb-er!

[Lisanne]

I'm feeling that way too. My daughter was a day late and I would love for this one to come a week or two early. I can't have my home birth if he or she is too early though. This may be my last baby though so I just keep telling myself to enjoy it while I can.