Sort of sick and tired of baby...

CalledOut

Last night I sort of had this feeling like I was just over this kid already.  Like, for the past 7 or so months this kid, being pregnant, becoming a parent - it has just consumed me.  I'm tired of it and I was soooooo wanting to just plan a trip or do something that didn't revolve around being pregnant or having a baby. 

 I actually thought to myself "after the baby is born, H and I should start planning a by-ourselves trip to South America for a few weeks."  It felt like the best idea I'd had in a long time. 

 It actually reminded me of the feelings I was having right before my wedding - like I was tired of being constantly comsumed by wedding planning and I couldn't wait to just have the party and get it over with.  Obviously, there's no "getting it over with" unless by "over with" you mean 18 years from now. 

 So...basically, I'm screwed, right?  These are not good thoughts to be having 7 weeks before I've even given birth...Ugh.

MidwestTexan

CalledOut:

Obviously, there's no "getting it over with" unless by "over with" you mean 18 years from now. 

Sorry to break it to you sister, but you won't even be "over it" in 18 years!

sarahryandrewlo

Don't mean to flame, but isn't parenthood what you signed up for when you got pg?  I understand being over being pregnant, but being a parent is sort of part of the deal. Maybe you should talk to someone if you are resenting your child already....

MizMac

I don't think it's bad to be feeling that way ? it's normal to be sick and tired of all the constant baby talk, not to mention being pregnant for so long! ?Even once you have the baby I'd say it's ok not to want your entire life to revolve around him/her! ?No one likes those people who can ONLY talk about their kids!

Breezer80

I think its pretty normal. I keep finding myself wishing i could just take a day off of being pregnant. Even just a few hours ... I am certain I will feel that at MANY moments as a mom, too ....

Becky262

I know how you feel - and I'm not even to 3rd tri yet.  I'm ready to have my body back.  I'm ready to have a conversation that doesn't revolve around how I'm feeling, belly rubs, due dates and baby names  :P

CalledOut

ahhhh...exactly!  It's not that I resent my child, it's just that I know that I'm so much more than a damn preggo - and yet  even if you could read my mind you'd never know it b/c the only thing I can think about is babies and gear and miniature little ridiculous stuff. 

I want to just have some time where I'm not all-consumed with which bottle-brand is best, or worrying about 529 savings plans or what brand of stupid detergent to wash the stupid onesie in.  I don't want to stalk any more registries.  What I want is to go to the beach.  In a bikini.  In which I am skinny.  And maybe even a little bit drunk. 

chels0120

Its understandable to feel overwhelmed by everything being about baby, but it doesn't all just go away after the baby arrives. You are a parent for life now and that kid is priority #1! If you didn't want to put something above all your needs and wants you shouldn't have decided to have kids! Taking off for a few weeks to South America to get away from your kid is just kinda sad. I would start changing your mindset or you aren't going to enjoy your LO or being a parent.

MaineGirl2008

Yes being pregnant sucks and from time to time you need a little "space" but once that baby is here, you will NOT want to take off for 2 weeks, believe me.  If so... I find that sort've strange and sad all at the same time

KTGush

I hear ya.  Lets go to the beach in bikinis and get drunk.  Don't think your life is over just cause you are having a kid.   9 months is a long time, you are totally entitled to feel "done"  I dont think you're crazy.

I wanna feel sexy again, and not like I'm a walking bilboard for someone who has had sex.