Let's think happy thoughts about still being pregnant...

[~*~MamaJava~*~]

...because it is so special! We're all getting a little tired and heavy around here : so we need a pick-me-up.

I still love being pregnant because....

Pregnant skin is glorious, as DH reminded me yesterday! Don't need to do anything to it! :

My baby is probably quieter inside than outside and it's OKAY to think that

Everyone is opening doors for me and carrying things for me, because I'm a pregnant princess

What are you enjoying until the last moment?

[She2dancer]

I am enjoying be pregnant because:

I can get DH to do almost anything for me! "Honey we are hungry, can you get us some food" and miraculously...

And DH is also cleaning a ton around the house...

My boobs are still a reasonable size, I am dreading them filling up with milk...

[~*~MamaJava~*~]

Just had to at the big boobs thing...mine are colossal. Bigger than ever. If they get bigger, I don't know what I'm going to wear. I'm a 36E at the moment...I had to wear maternity clothes for a few months after #2 just because of the boobs - the rest of me got back to normal quickly - and that was as a DDD/E cup. eek!

[theboysmama]

I am enjoying be pregnant because:

This means the baby is doing well and each kick I feel from the inside is so reassuring. I had 2 losses before this so it is hard to not think about it.

the longer the baby cooks the more ready it will be to face the outside world

[prettypixels]

I love being pregnant. It just feels so special, like my whole body is busy quietly working on this amazing project. Plus, I'm nervous about birth, so I'm happy to stay pregnant for now!

I love feeling her kick and move... we took a little video the other day of my undulating belly, but it didn't come out that well, so we're going to have to do it again. Although truthfully I am often finding myself wondering... HOW are you kicking THERE and THERE at the same time... doing the splits in there???

People out and about in the world are just starting to feel confident enough to comment on my being pregnant. I'm plus-sized... so it's only NOW that I have had a few comments. (Most people I think wonder if I'm just FAT! ) So that is a new experience for me and I'm trying to enjoy it. Is there any other time in your life when random people feel comfortable just commenting on your appearance??? (I hope not! )

I'm nervous about everything as a first-time mom. Nervous about getting her out. Nervous about what I'll do with her once she is out! Nervous about breastfeeding! Just nervous! This pregnant thing I feel like, ok, I KNOW how to do this after 9 months of it! I know I will just need to take a deep breath, cuddle her, and things will hopefully come naturally... but still, nerves!

[TesalynsMommy04]

Originally Posted by ~*~MamaJava~*~

I'm a 36E at the moment...

Girl please! I would LOVE to be a 36E... I'm normally not pregnant a 38C, and with being pregnant, jumped up to a 38F! My DH is like, so when you breastfeed, are your boobs going to get any bigger? I replied "they aren't big enough already? I feel top heavy!"

I love being pregnant because it's giving me an excuse to eat anything I want to, and I can blame it on the baby! I'm not so sure about the skin thing though, cuz my strech marks are worse than ever, and I feel like I'm 13 again going thru puberty cuz I'm breaking out so much! But I love knowing that I'm bringing a new little life into this world! I just hope that I can breastfeed! I am scared about that!

[LizaBear]

I love that I'm still pregnant right now because my big kids are so loving on my belly right now - hugs, cuddles and kisses. They're all about "our baby".

I can't see thier complete adoration lasting once the babe is actually here !

[beckydv]

I'm glad I'm still pregnant because I'm not actually due until the end of December and I need to make 36 weeks in order to have my home birth. 8 days to go!!!

I seriously am not one of those people who expects to deliver early. Although I know I will be feeling the pressure (from myself) starting in 8 days, I think I will definitely push my due date (28th says I, 31st says midwife) and THEN the pressure will start -- to have that miraculous tax break baby!

[autumn_faune]

LOL at you people who think you have big breasts. (34J here right now, just wait for the engorgement to hit!)

I'm happy now, I found a way to sleep comfortably and prop my feet through the night so I don't wake up swollen. Plus some additional energy from the above, lovely!

[Cathi]

This thread comes at a really good time for me, thanks MamaJava for the great reminder! I spent last night from 5pm-midnight thinking "this is it!" with contrax strong and steady but only getting 8-10 minutes apart. Called my mom and sister, they spent the night, the whole shebang.

Woke up this morning still v e r y pregnant As disappointed as everyone around me is I felt kinda relieved because I'm really nervous about parenting 3 little ones. And, I'm afraid this time around because I'm having a hospital birth. SO honestly it was nice to wake up one more morning pregnant.

[roomformore]

I am sooo happy to still be preggo! I had a horrid flu bug that kicked in yesterday and am still going to be recovering for today and possibly tomorrow- I can't imagine having a new baby and going through what I did! I'm 38 weeks today and that was my ultimate goal as my boys came at 32 weeks. My midwife is out of town until tomorrow morning and I really want her to be there for the birth. Baby also stayed in long enough for me to find the perfect doula. Oh, and since baby hasn't arrived yet we've missed all the other bdays in the family.
My skin isn't perfect, but not like it was in puberty . My breasts aren't leaking much. I can sleep in b/w peeing sessions. I've only had minor swelling. I'm not waddling! I love my chiro. All in all I think things are going well and I'd be happy to have them continue this way until baby is ready to make an appearance. Although, I'm really excited to meet this little one...

[KrystalC]

I love being pregnant. I'm starting to get a little uncomfortable, but not too bad!! I'm trying to think of everything in a positive light. For example, back pain isn't just back pain... my baby's getting bigger!!! Increased pressure and frequent trips to the restroom = my baby's getting ready to make his appearance by dropping lower in my pelvis! I know it sounds corny, but it really has helped me keep everything in perspective.

I will say.... I am definitely going to miss feeling him move. I am going to miss that feeling soooooooo much.

[sbm1001]

Absolutely everything! Well, almost everything.

I'm enjoying spending one on one time with each of my children (something I know we both won't get much of for a while).

I got to have 2 dates with my dh with just the two of us in the past week (that's only ever happened 3 times since my 14 mo. old was born!!).

I have a great excuse for dodging my dentists phone calls.

I have a great excuse to spend more time at the chiro.

My breasts are much firmer than their normal saggy-selves.

Shannon

[steffanie3]

I am due the end of Dec, so this babe needs to stay a while longer, so I am happy pumpkin isn't here yet. I am very happy being pregnant because I have a lot to do before this birth. I look pregnant and not just fat, which I am most of the time. The chiropractor knew how to fix my pubic bone pain and I see her again this week. I am having a good day because I was only up once last night to pee

[~*~MamaJava~*~]

Stephanie, That's a great night! I totally get that!

My sympathies to those you with bigger boobs Mine are just plenty big enough for me, that's for sure! My belly never looks terribly big so the boobs just look huge cuz the stick out as far as my belly!

[bigislandmama]

I love being pregnant. I have been getting all those "pregnancy really agrees with you - you are glowing" comments.
I love feeling the baby move around.
I love getting to share this pregnancy with ds. He is so intune with the baby and babbles to it and gives it kisses.
Some people have been saying to me that they bet I am ready for this pregnancy to be over and I just laugh and say not really. I really really love being pregnant. I was super skinny before I got pregnant with ds and being pregnant has finally gave me some curves. I have never felt more like a women than when I am pregnant.
I also love how sweet dh is to me and doesn't mind to help with cooking and cleaning.
Like Beckydv I don't mind to stay pregnant as long as baby comes before the 31st for the tax break!

[Naughty Dingo]

I love this part at the end. All is ready, we have a name, and all I have left to do is sit and wait for this babe to come. It is a beautiful and special time and I am using it to reinforce in my mind the faith I have in my baby and my body I feel so lucky to be here.

ND

[Kritto]

I'm loving being pregnant. My friends and fellow grad students are all starting to seem excited for dh and I about our babe, and I'm getting lots of hugs and "you look radiant" comments (which I love!).

I really do feel like a fertile goddess right now with my big voluptuous baby belly and my nicely round breasts (36C is quite sufficient for me, I can't imagine them being bigger : ).

DH tells me I'm gorgeous, and he's getting very excited and ready for the baby.

I feel beautiful, happy, confident, and in tune with this little person inside of me. I can't wait to meet our babe!

[Twilight]

I am getting the most out of being pregnant because I get possibly one last week to spend with DD one-on-one. It's hard because I have projects to do for school and my parents are here... but I'm lingering over her bedtime routine and her wake-up routine, every meal with her and every pretend picnic on the living room floor. I hope she's ready! I hope I am too.

This will be my last pregnancy... even with all the discomfort I want to enjoy this feeling of having the little one inside me for one last precious week.

[sophiamama]

Ok, I had to think really hard.....I'm so tired of being pregnant!

I love how dh does so much for me......today he let me stay in bed until like 11am watching movies on my laptop and watched dd.....then this afternoon he watched dd so I could go out and run some last minute errands, spend some time doing something fun, and do some Christmas shopping. I came home, he had cleaned, fed the kid and given her a bath. I him!

I love that my family is so excited about this baby! My brother wasn't around when I was pregnant with dd (he was at school) and he is so excited about this one.....it's really cute!

I love feeling the baby move and wiggle.....knowing that when it comes out I will have to *share* him to some extent, I enjoy this special time.