Let's find something positive

[Halfasianmomma]

Does anyone else feel like a big whinny baby these days? All I can talk or think about is my aching hips, my aching pubic bone, my swollen parts, my swollen hands and feet, my lack of sleep, etc etc.

It occurred to me today that I should get over this stuff because it might be another 3 weeks or even more before I see my bellybean, and I can't imagine spending each and every day this miserable.

So here's my positive thought for the day: there was a powerful storm this afternoon peppered with thunder and lightening. I shut everything off in the apartment and spent several minutes listening to the rain and the thunder. It got me thinking that I would love to birth all by myself during a storm like that.

So there. Who's next?

[MamaHen2J&J]

I'm sooo thankful that my baby is READY! If he's born now he's ready for the world! Its so comforting and I feel accomplished knowing I did my part getting him to this point.

I'm uncomfortable but I'm staying positive...

I keep thinking... I get to watch fire works holding a new BEBE!

[Nimbus]

Each day brings me a bit closer to getting to know the newest little member of our family. I can't wait to meet her and learn about her personality. I can't wait to see my ds be a proud big brother. I can't wait to see my dh hold our little girl and fall in love with her.

These are things I should be reminding myself of daily, but am having a hard time keeping in the front of my mind. Thanks for starting this thread!

[Aries1985]

I'm just glad I've made it this far and up until this point my pregnancy complaints were all but non-existant. It's today that I'm really feeling it and I'm 37 weeks and 4 days. Not too bad. I love knowing that she's almost here and I really, really can't wait to meet her.

[elfinbaby]

I love that my mw (who I saw today for only the 4th time) makes me feel confident about my decision to uc. She's been a great resource and I appreciate that she is there as a support. That's my positive thought for the day. I have far too many crabby thoughts...

[*Karen*]

I am so lucky with my history to have found someone to not put me in high risk care, let alone homebirth care. I am so lucky to have gotten this far, I can't believe how much farther I am (and healthier this baby is!) than I was with DS.

[berkeleyp]

Halfasianmama- I can understand where you're coming from - BUT I have some advice: Enjoy these last days/weeks of childlessness. You're going to be in love with your little one but your life will NEVER be the same. You have more time now than you will have to yourself for a long time to come and chances are your relationship with dh will be changing too - Take advantage. If you are feeling achy and cranky, I highly advise trying some pre-natal yoga and making time to do stuff you really enjoy. Focusing on being uncomfortable doesn't help - trust me - I'm a pro at being cranky about discomfort. It also won't help with labor. I'm not trying to sound preachy - just passing on wisdom I've learned the not so nice way.