I never thought I'd get to this point (vent)

TinaL99

I read about it in books and e-mail updates, I've had people ask me about it over the past few weeks, but I didn't know what they were talking about until now.

I am OVER being pregnant!!!

And it's not even because I don't like it or because I'm in pain.  Pregnancy has treated me very well and I have loved (almost) every minute of it.  Sure, I'm starting to get a little uncomfortable now, mostly at night, but I can't even bring myself to complain about it b/c I've been so lucky.

No, I'm over it because of people!  The only thing that people seem to be able to talk to me about is

"When is that baby coming?" (When it's ready!)
"What are the names?" (Everyone knows we're keeping them a secret)
"Do you know what you're having?" (A baby!)
"How are you feeling?" 
(at work) "You're still here?"
(to DH) "Don't go within arms reach of her during labor, trust me!  My wife...(fill in the blank with some ridiculous story)." 

Ugh.  I am just as anxious as anyone for this baby to come, but in reality, it could still be another 3+ weeks.  And I'm afraid I might throat punch someone before then.  I don't want to spend the last few weeks of pregnancy being cranky, but it's driving me crazy!

Thank you for letting me get this out.  DH can only take so much

MelissaSue81

Aww. That stinks..  I feel like I didn't get that much of those comments.. maybe because I had my induction scheduled well in advance...and we knew her gender and name.. i know it gets annoying but people are really just excited for you!

abba916

I didnt get most of the comments either but I can relate to the pain and being uncomfortable...I really loved being pregnant for the most part but when the swelling started to get bad (around 35 weeks) and I had to sleep sitting up on the couch..I was over it too...but the end is in sight and soon you're little one will be in your arms and it will be hard to remember this time (or anything else...)

Veryluckyone

I feel your pain...I loved being pregnant until about the end of the 7th month.  I had a lot of the same questions and I too was getting tired of them.  But enjoy this time with your husband and the excitement of waiting for your little arrival. 

wendyj

That has to be beyond frustrating. I didn't have to endure the same questions, but because I started swelling at about 22 weeks, and was as big as a house and was induced early, I got the "You need to sit down!" "You don't look XX weeks" (because ds was gaining very little weight at the end, my belly looked small per everyone else's standards. Whatever.), "You're going to go early!" Annoying, to say the least. It's a rite of passage for the pregnant woman, I guess. Hang in there, and don't let it bug you too much.

Mrs_Hark

all i can say is we've been there, why not have some fun with it.

pick out some really 'you-neek' names and spellings -the more odd the better!- and offer them up when asked, then wait for their response

when asked if your going natural or c-section explain that you're opting for 'option #3' and leave it at that

boy or girl? answer 'neither' 'something like that' 'one of those' 'i'll tell you later- like after i give birth'

and if the dumb question came from a woman who has previously had a baby ask her back directly 'didn't you just hate being asked <insert asked question here> over and over and over?'

good luck!

 

chrissie3416

I can totally relate....My last two months of pregnancy were so irritating.  Again, had nothing to actually do with being pregnant or the baby.  It was the people.  IT got to the point where people were asking me if I was dilated!!! Plus it was really hot and everyone kept saying, "wow you must be really hot being pregnant..." YOu think??? Sheesh! And the majority of these people were women who had children already! YIKES

TinaL99

Mrs_Hark:

all i can say is we've been there, why not have some fun with it.

pick out some really 'you-neek' names and spellings -the more odd the better!- and offer them up when asked, then wait for their response

when asked if your going natural or c-section explain that you're opting for 'option #3' and leave it at that

boy or girl? answer 'neither' 'something like that' 'one of those' 'i'll tell you later- like after i give birth'

and if the dumb question came from a woman who has previously had a baby ask her back directly 'didn't you just hate being asked <insert asked question here> over and over and over?'

good luck!

LOL, thank you for this!  We have made up some funny baby names to tell people (especially family).  We've come up with Homer, Squirt, Jim Bob, Gertrude, Mary Ellen...

I've calmed down and do try to have fun with it when I can.  Thanks for reminding me to keep the humor in it!

Two*True

I'm with you! This pregnancy has been awesome and I'm loving all of it (even if I complain now about being tired).  But I'm over people tell me:

"You're huge."

"You're all belly."

"You're carrying low."

"How much longer? Really?"

 

Yes, I have a big fat baby bell.  I don't know if it's low or high, I've never done this before.  Yes, I really do have 3-4 more weeks of this, or s/he could show up tomorrow.  Thankyouverymuch.

Mrs_Hark

chrissie3416:

IT got to the point where people were asking me if I was dilated!!!

oh had i been asked this i would have definitely responded with a 'you wanna see?!"

mrsoc

I got pulled from work at 35 weeks, so most of the comments were not said, but I was ready to be done.