I'm so jealous...

[Fishie Kisses]

of all these mamas having their babies!! Darn my impatience!

[Surfacing]

If it's any consolation I think the most recent announcer was overdue. But I hear you. Today is your EDD, tomorrow is mine. I'd be happy to jump over the void with you and get it all done today, ya know?

[happymomma]

I hear ya mama. I'm better today and feeling at peace with it all but still feel a burning desire to hold my little man!

[Surfacing]

The last couple of days I have been rereading Ina May Gaskin's Guide to Childbirth. I remember from my first birth that I felt like a big failure for feeling pain as the wording in this book and other NCB literature suggests that if you're just relaxed enough and in the right mind, then you can have a pleasurable birth. Having had one birthing experience, I can say that for me that was hooey! But I'm glad I am rereading it a bit to put myself in a positive mindset for birth.

What else are people doing to mentally prepare for birth? Just wondering.

[aaronsmom]

I'm jealous, too! But my little one will be here soon enough.

[gratefulbambina]

I was going to write a post earlier about how selfish I feel because I'm reading all the beautiful birth stories and I'm so jealous I want to meet my baby!! I realized last night that the last time I was on a birth board I was due the beginning of the month so it was easier for me since he was born on the 8th and now that I have a late monther its harder. I feel real bad feeling that way when there are mamas past 40 weeks on here though, I try not to think of them and be more patient.

[akwifeandmomma]

Meeeee toooooooo!



40+2 today.

[SeaDoula]

Originally Posted by Emese'sMom

The last couple of days I have been rereading Ina May Gaskin's Guide to Childbirth. I remember from my first birth that I felt like a big failure for feeling pain as the wording in this book and other NCB literature suggests that if you're just relaxed enough and in the right mind, then you can have a pleasurable birth. Having had one birthing experience, I can say that for me that was hooey! But I'm glad I am rereading it a bit to put myself in a positive mindset for birth.

What else are people doing to mentally prepare for birth? Just wondering.

I actually finished reading that from the beginning of my pregnancy! I also read sheila kitzingers "the year after childbirth" I have been reading any books on my shelf that I have yet to start or some just never finished. Mostly for me I have been trying to get things ready (just moved) in general and have some sense of normalcy and stability before baby. That and I have been writing a lot in my BFW Keepsake journal. I have been doing pain coping practice in my everyday life. Trying to be mindful at all times. Keeping an open mind about everything, staying positive.

I plan to do some swimming, go on some walks, doing little nesting/labor projects, etc.

Talking to baby and dreaming of the day they'll arrive.

[Surfacing]

I also read BFW and Kitzinger's "Rediscovering Birth". Both great books. I have to say, the mindfulness and meditation stuff came in handy for labour for sure. Mindfulness is useful at many times in life.

How do you find "The Year After Childbirth"? Do you have a plan or supports in place for yourself?

[Tiffany_PartyOf5]

haha im just trying to keep sane until this baby comes lol.. thank God the move is tomorrow.. Im not sure I could keep going at this rate and once this move is over and Ive gotten the house halfway unpacked (happening Sunday) then I will be at peace and ready to have this baby.. Monday sounds like a great day for a baby for me LOL.. DH fully intends on trying for Monday LOL.. considering we have been living apart for almost a MONTH!

[Surfacing]

Tiffany I can't wait for your move to be over, for your sake! It has been a concern to you, worrying about the timing of this move and the coming of your babe. I hope it all works out as you need!

[kehliouise]

i get on here everyday now and read the posts to see who has had their baby, but i haven't posted anything really. it is like i'm just annoyed that i still have time to go and i'm so ready for this to be over. i don't enjoy being pregnant. my cousin always talks about how much she enjoyed being pregnant. i think she is crazy. i guess everyone's experience is different though. i just want a healthy baby and i want him now and i'm tired of waiting. i hate waiting for stuff. i usually decide i want something and then go out and get it right then. that is one of the reasons that i dislike christmas and birthdays. at least in those cases though you know how long you have to wait. christmas is the same day every year, you know exactly what do you will get your surprise, but with this whole baby thing its like you can't really even count down....you can count down to 37 weeks and then to 40 weeks and by then you are just over it.

[Surfacing]

Originally Posted by kehliouise

but with this whole baby thing its like you can't really even count down....you can count down to 37 weeks and then to 40 weeks and by then you are just over it.

Yeah when people start to pester me about my due date (TODAY) and not having the baby yet, I tell them term is considered 37-42 weeks. That's a five week span in which it is considered normal to give birth. 5 WEEKS!!! Not exactly a perfect science, is it?

Hang in there, so many of us are sick of waiting too!

[kehliouise]

i remember going places when i was pregnant and overdue with ds#1 and people would say "when are you do"....it was so annoying when i would have to say, "last week." then they give you this pitiful look.