Today was my due date

gizmo909

I don't know why but it's kind of depressing to me.  I guess because I feel cheated out of a "normal" pregnancy, birth, post birth bonding, etc.  It's hard to believe I should have been pregnant for the last 6 weeks! 

Zander had a 6 week pedi check up today and he's doing well.  He's at the bottom of the charts for length, weight, and head circumference but what preemie isn't?!?!  Now if we can only get him to pass that stupid car seat study so he can use his car seat instead of the car bed.

SWMcFarland

I found it was easier for me to deal with her being a preemie once we got past my due date.  But it was definitely mind-blowing!!!  :-)

franciscaz

I understand your feelings.  My children are due at the end of October.  It is sad to me that they came so early.  Simply celebrate Zander is doing so well and try not to dwell on the rest.

hailie

Happy Due Date...it will get easier. It helped me a little to celebrate the "extra" 7 weeks I got w/ DS that I would not have had if he had been born on-time.

borc0080

Today is my due date, too!  It still blows my mind that tomorrow I'm going to see my doctor for the 6-week post-partum check.  Glad to hear your son is doing well.  DD wasn't nearly that big when she was born (34w2d), but is eating and gaining well.  Hope your little guy passes the car seat test soon!

Marie62405

My due date was October 4th, and I know I'm going to feel a little sad on that day too.  I feel cheated as well that I didn't get to have a full term pregnancy.  I was looking at some of my baby bump pictures shortly after she was born and I got pretty sad that 29 weeks was my last pic taken.  Seeing people with big pregnant bellies make me sad too and I wish I still had my bump.

 Like someone else said though, I try to focus on how well she is doing and celebrating the "extra" time I get with her.  It's hard, but know you are not alone in feeling that way!