I dont want to give birth! :<

honieebean · May 2014

Im about 2 weeks away (give or take...im 38 weeks) with my first baby and now that I'm getting closer to the time I don't want to give birth! I feel like I'm the only woman in the world that has this selfish feeling. Im not worried about labor or the pain...that's inevitable but I just want to keep my DS in there so I can keep feeling the kicks and movements and sharing my food with him

Has anyone else had this feeling? By this time the only thing I usually hear from pregnant ladies is "get this thing out!" so I feel like I'm the only one who's saying "cant I have more time with him?"

queenieM · May 2014

I enjoy feeling baby kicks and movements (sometimes they just make me laugh), but I am looking forward to meeting my baby and being able to actually hold him in my arms (and seeing my hubby hold him too)!

missyrissy · May 2014

I keep telling myself that I am looking forward to meeting her face to face. The movements are wonderful and knowing I will be having to chase her around is rough, but I want to hug and kiss her and actually hold her...

Meery82 · May 2014

Believe me, honey, you're going to have plenty of time with him.

LDQAM516 · May 2014

I hear ya...but not because I'm freaking out. I don't want to give birth just because I don't want to deal with being in a hospital for 48 hours...I would be much happier if I could just go there...push her out and be on my way home that same day. The thought of being constantly bothered and asked a million questions makes me want to puke.

Kinipela7 · May 2014

I feel the same way, but only because I'm scared of going into labor. I have no doubt that babies are much more fun on the outside!

GinnyJ2012 · May 2014

With my first I just wanted him to be born so I could meet him, but after the birth I was sad that I wouldn't feel him move inside anymore. He was out and I had to share him with the world, and though seeing him with his father was amazing, I was sad to share him with others. This time I am happy with little man staying put, but I'm only 29 weeks. Ill check back in when I'm almost 40!

ncbelle · May 2014

Meery82 said:

Believe me, honey, you're going to have plenty of time with him.

Yup! You'll be feeling plenty of kicks and wiggles and sharing food on the outside too

Palan · May 2014

Felt the same way with my first, I even cancelled an induction because we were good, didn't feel the need to push the eviction. Also, an inside baby is easier than an outside baby, but an inside baby can't hold your finger, snuggle into your arms or be calmed by your touch and voice. Outside babies are good too.

blush64 · May 2014

I wanted to keep my youngest in as long as possible. I loved pregnancy even with the pain and discomfort. I felt the pregnancy went too fast. I think it can be completely normal to feel that way.

Be good to yourself and try to think of the amazing things to come, like meeting the little bundle and seeing that first smile and snuggling.

beccam1230 · May 2014

I was extremely ready to meet my tiny boy by the time he was born at 41 weeks. I just couldn't wait to get him out!! Once he was born, I loved every second with him. It was new and different and the sweetest time I've ever experienced. But I was in no way ready for how much I missed pregnancy. It was just this time I had with only me and my son and I wish I had appreciated it more when it was happening. I was very thankful to have a healthy pregnancy but I was tired of it! Really enjoy the last weeks of pregnancy- and prepare for the fact that you'll probably be a little depressed about no longer being pregnant once your baby is born. However... it will pass soon enough and you will LOVE watching the changes in your baby! It's so much fun and you'll be ok :-)

JuneRunner14 · May 2014

This is my 3rd baby. It took 6 years and IVFs to get the first 2. This one is a surprise. It has been such a joy to get to do this again and I will be so sad when it is over. I totally hear what you are saying. I love this selfish time where he just belongs to ME. He is all mine and I enjoy everything about being pregnant. I am tired and not sleeping well and do my share of complaining but honestly, I love it. And yes, I also agree that the baby part is also amazing but this special time is hard to let go of too.

Did you get any maternity photos? If not, call up your local Target or somewhere and ask to get some. Just do it. They aren't the most artistic or professional but they will capture what you look like now. At 38 weeks we got family pictures because I had a coupon for Target and my favorite is one of my son leaning on my huge belly. My face was so puffy and everything but I just love looking at them. I have 2 more weeks. Maybe I should do that again.

giggler25 · May 2014

I'm not in the "get this baby out" camp, but it's because I'm suddenly petrified of going into labor and delivery, and so would rather still be pregnant instead! Great timing seeing as I'm 38 weeks 4 days pregnant...

HTBaby13 · May 2014

I found breastfeeding helped with the transition.

Craved1 · May 2014

I said the same exact thing to DH. This is #2 for me. 1st son is 19 and I now that I am older I can appreciate this pregnancy much more than I did the 1st. Don't get me wrong, I am crazy excited to meet LO instead of just looking at our ultrasound pic, but I am still enjoying being pregnant. I am also 38 weeks and want enjoy this time "only us" as long as I can. The kicks and wiggles are things that I look forward to every day.

Mama-Bear · May 2014

I love pregnancy and I'm always sad when it's over. After our twins were born and we decided we were done I was sad that I'd never get to be pregnant again. Que me being a surrogate, so yeah, I get it.

tnd1218 · May 2014

I understand. This will be my last pregnancy so I am trying to enjoy every bit of it. I will most definitely miss feeling the kicks and feeling her move. At the same time I'm so anxious to meet her, hold her, kiss her, see those little feet and hands.