39 Weeks and Loving it

KatiPowers · June 2012

I'm 39 weeks today, and I find the question that I'm often asked is, "I bet you're ready to not be pregnant anymore, right?" Honestly, I'm loving pregnancy. Does anyone else feel this way? I'm scared that when my DD is born that my love of pregnancy may affect our bonding after birth. Has any other mother been through this? Any thoughts? FTM and not sure what to expect when she's born.

khagan9368 · June 2012

Uhhhhh, you're on ur own here. I want this baby OUT

Shamber2010 · June 2012

Aches and pains aside, I have really enjoyed pregnancy as well. I can't wait to meet him, but I do like being pregnant.

jennhugsjake · June 2012

Yup on your own. I'm miserible and would do anything to be 39 weeks along!

noah-bear · June 2012

Yes

I haven't been that far along and I hope to be, but I'm right there with you. Having a LO is SO different from being pregnant and it's a whole new realm of fun. I adored being pregnant with DS and as soon as I saw him a whole new love took over. Ok, maybe not AS SOON but it certainly did.

khill86 · June 2012

I have and am still enjoying my pregnancy. Of course I have had my issues-morning sickness for 20 weeks, sciatica for week 35, not sleeping anymore, but I also never thought I'd have a symptom free pregnancy, either. Sure my feet swell in the heat, but I don't care! I'm still out and about every day.

Im not worried that I'll miss my pregnancy so much that it will affect my experience with the baby. Being pregnant has been a means to an end. Sure "they're easier to take care of in there" but I never intended on being pregnant forever!

mrsj0423 · June 2012

I am 35 weeks and still loving pregnancy. I am not worried about that affecting my bonding with the baby though. I feel like MH and I have been bonding with her since we could feel her move, and that has just made us even more excited to bond with and play with her on the outside. So I am with you on still loving pregnancy, but not so much on the bonding concern. I am sure that once your baby arrives, you will no longer worry about this, and find yourself bonding instantly. GL

meg193 · June 2012

I wish I was still feeling that way. I started feeling crampy and having a hard time sleeping 2 days ago. Now I am hoping to go into labor soon (provided lo is ready of course) just so I don't have to feel crampy anymore.

mtpgroove · June 2012

your crazy! baby needs to come join the world NOW! but thats just me...

christina06 · June 2012

I understand how you feel. I really enjoy being pregnant. I finally feel comfortable in my own skin, don't have to worry about sucking it in all the time and it's nice to have baby all to yourself in a way. But don't worry about not bonding with your child or not being as happy as you should. The joy of pregnancy transfers over to the joy of motherhood.

I'm also one that loves the bonding in breastfeeding and others may view it as a chore so that closeness may be something else to look forward to.

Also, give yourself a break about instantaneous bonding. Sometimes it takes a while and that's okay. You're sore, distraught, sleep deprived and if you are like me I don't adapt to change all that well. It may not be moonbeams and rainbows the instant you have your baby but that love and bond will grow over time.

rak123 · June 2012

Eh, I wouldn't say I'm loving it, but I'm two weeks away from my due date so I fully expected not to be super comfortable right now. The end is in sight. I've made it this far...I can go two more weeks!

rak123 · June 2012

khill86:
I have and am still enjoying my pregnancy. Of course I have had my issues-morning sickness for 20 weeks, sciatica for week 35, not sleeping anymore, but I also never thought I'd have a symptom free pregnancy, either. Sure my feet swell in the heat, but I don't care! I'm still out and about every day.
Im not worried that I'll miss my pregnancy so much that it will affect my experience with the baby. Being pregnant has been a means to an end. Sure "they're easier to take care of in there" but I never intended on being pregnant forever!

This is exactly how I feel!

Cramandaberry · June 2012

I'm 38 weeks and I LOVE being pregnant! As excited as I am to actually have our baby, I'll miss being pregnant!

plainandsimple · June 2012

I loved being pregnant right through 41.5 weeks with DS. People always asked me if I wanted him out, but I was more than content to keep him in there. Same this time -- I love being pregs (and love being a mama)!

JustHyr · June 2012

I love being pregnant. Some days really suck, most days now, with aches, pains, hearburn...etc but I still love it.

I am ready for her to come though because I have so much anxiety about something horrible happening. I feel like I can protect her better outside now.

Ms Molly · June 2012

I'm 37w3d and feel really good as well! Of course the heat is starting to take it's toll and I've been napping more. But I'm not huge and uncomfortable. I love being pregnant but can't wait to meet LO.

E3A7AGGIE · June 2012

I am enjoying it, but am ready for him to be here.

Luckily, I had a fairly easy pregnancy, without much aches, pains, or complications, and it's still going that way. I am now more anxious just about the birth & how he'll get here, and and am kind of ready for that part to be here.

jdsummerbaby · June 2012

i love being pregnant too but since i got into my 3rd tri I'm starting to feel a little uncomfortable as far as my tummy getting bigger and bigger. It's hard to find a good position when trying to sleep. Other than that i must say this pregnancy has been great.

PhantomPower · June 2012

I'm over being pregnant. I had a scary start to the pregnancy and the last 10 weeks have been miserable because I have a bad case of symphysis pubic dysfunction/pelvic pain.

dvroxy · June 2012

Not I! But in all fairness, I have had terribly tough and stressful pregnancies with both my babies. As I sit here on bedrest, I can safely say I can't WAIT for my little one to be ready to make her appearance!

ufmelissa · June 2012

Ehh, I'm ready to have my body back to myself. I still have 6 weeks left and while I'm not physically that uncomfortable other than when I have to get up sometimes and feel like I'm carrying a load of bricks, but I really miss being able to do things for myself and sleep in whatever position I want and take whatever medication I want (like ibuprofen for headaches please).

CoreysGal · June 2012

SpringMomv2:

i'm not having any problems being pregnant and feel pretty good, but i'm definitely excited to meet this little girl and get on with losing my preg weight and wearing cute clothes again.

its also a little hard to keep up w my son at times and i will be happy to be able to do that again.

This is pretty much me exactly except I have a DD and am expecting a DS!

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