[jmthompson]

So, I was scrolling through the may/june threads reading birth stories and looking at pictures and i realized that i really really want my due date to be now! I want to meet this little being that keeps tumbling inside of me. I want to hold him/her in my arms and bask in their wonderful baby glow...*sigh* Its so hard to be patient. I know the time will fly by, but still...I can hardly wait!

 

[marlygf]

I am totally there with you. I called a friend who was due at the beginning of June, she had her on the 1st (we had last talked on the 31st) Anyway, I was so jealous! She get's to hold her baby and enjoy the summer

I get to have my baby and then be stuck inside because it will be snowing

I am not looking forward to my first RSV season.
ok, sorry, that's been my worry lately, going off.....

 

[HeatherB]

I'm right there with you, especially when I browse the threads! The "current" DDC keeps getting closer and *closer* to us!! I am totally thrilled that it will be none too long now, but I also know it feels like forever! I can't wait!!

 

[mama_daba]

i keep going back and fourth being impatient and being scared of becoming a mama. mostly scared of what lack of sleep will do to my emotional state during the first few weeks and worried a little about the possibility of postpartum depression. i'm not dwelling on it or anything but i have a history of depression and am aware of the possibility of all the hormonal changes that come after giving birth and when i think of that i get very very patient with waiting for this little one to be born. oh and sorta off topic but i have been reading to this little one and i get lots of kicks when i read!

 

[Lookingup]

You know... I love feeling the baby inside of me. Yet I can't wait to meet him/her. I'm afraid of taking care of two little ones... yet I'm excited to see Thomas meet and love his sibling. So I feel both ways about these final months.

Moonfroggy, I totally understand the fears. Just keep envisioning positive images of you and your baby. And you know it's a good thing to be aware of your history and emotional changes that happen after the birth. That way you'll be ready to ask for help if you need it.

 

[wildgarden]

I am totally content to keep this little one inside for several more months (except that I want my mama milk to come back!).

 

[Aeress]

I keep going...I'm 22 weeks, I have plenty of time and then another day goes by and I begin to think, "ahhhh" not enough time. I mean once 30 weeks comes around it will be crunch time.

 

[Stayseeliz]

I am staying FAR FAR away from the boards where babies are being born right now. I'm already impatient enough!!! I was okay until we had our ultrasound Tuesday. Now that we know the baby is okay and that we're having a girl I just can't wait to see her!! I told DH this feels like the never-ending week!!!

I know I just need to relax and enjoy my sleep but I'm hoping the second half of the pregnancy goes by as quickly as the first has!!

 

[jessitron]

I was due in May, so the birth stories on that board are especially exciting because I was in that DDC for two and a half months.
Saturday (9 June) I saw another friend who was due in May. She was still pregnant, and very mellow about it. That is inspiring.
I'm happy for this baby to wait until October. The longer he stays in, the easier and shorter the squishy period will be.

 

[DoomaYula]

Not I! I'm getting a lot of sleep right now, I know it will all change in October!

 

[jmthompson]

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Originally Posted by moonfroggy i keep going back and fourth being impatient and being scared of becoming a mama. mostly scared of what lack of sleep will do to my emotional state during the first few weeks and worried a little about the possibility of postpartum depression. i'm not dwelling on it or anything but i have a history of depression and am aware of the possibility of all the hormonal changes that come after giving birth and when i think of that i get very very patient with waiting for this little one to be born. oh and sorta off topic but i have been reading to this little one and i get lots of kicks when i read!

Moon...you will be fine. I think you will be surprised at how quickly your maternal instinct kicks in after your little one is born. I remember being that way with my DS. You think of all the terrifying changes right up until they are born and then all of a sudden...they don't matter anymore. I am not saying you wont have the moments of utter terror and tears after they are born, partly due to lack of sleep and partly due to hormones, but if you have the support system, you will be great!

 

[mama_daba]

thank you jmthompson it is very good for me to hear that. i think one of the hardest things for me is none of my friends or family members have kids. my one friend who is a mother has 2 daughters my age.

 

[2bluefish]

Soooo ready to be done now - and summer to be over (so frickin' hot here)...