anyone.... sad?

Gizmo1231 · August 2014

We finished the nursery yesterday and when I sat back in my beautiful new glider to rock my kicking LO I realized that this is almost over. This ride I had patiently (okay, not so patiently) waited on for my whole life is almost over. I've dreamed about being a momma since I knew what being a mom meant. My DH and I tried for over a year to have these kicks, feelings, memories of pregnancy and it hit me that I only have a short couple weeks left to cling to them. Is anyone out there feeling this way? That all being said- I can't wait to meet baby... but I never thought this late in the pregnancy I would be so sad to see it go.

mrsdanielleM2010 · August 2014

*Raises hand*

I am a very sentimental and nostalgic person in general, so I'm not surprised that I'm already having so many mixed emotions about pregnancy coming to an end. I want him safe and healthy first and foremost, and I am definitely looking forward to my first take home baby and all the things that will come in his life. BUT I also am sad to let go of this time where he's all mine, where only I know what he's up to, and frankly I can be surer than I ever will be again that he's safe. I guess this is normal, my Dr says it is.

Hugs to you

ashleymae6 · August 2014

I am also feeling this way. I can't believe we are in the final days before this sweet baby comes into the world. I am going to really miss feeling little kicks inside. I am not ready to share this LO with the rest of the world. I never thought I would feel like this.

cls0602 · August 2014

Yes! This has been the easiest, most enjoyable pregnancy! My friend is TTC and even though TTC was a huge stress, getting that positive was amazing. And I just want to relive it over and over! And the first sonogram, and finding out the gender... It all went so fast. I have dreams that I'm sad when he's born because he's not in my belly anymore! But I know having him here is 1000x better of course :-) this is my first, so hopefully I have a couple more times at this. But if it were my last I would be extra sad!!!

hizah05 · August 2014

SmileyGirl18 said:

Nope. Not here. This will most likely be my last pregnancy and I can't wait for it to be over. Well, I can because he needs to cook more, but I am one of those women who really doesn't enjoy pregnancy.

Well I'm glad I'm not the only one. "Doesn't enjoy" being pregnant is the nice way to put how I feel. This is 100% my last pregnancy.

But I still empathize with you, OP. There are so many situations in life that are like that. Just enjoy the time left and then enjoy baby even more!

MrsLaLaBug · August 2014

Yes. That is exactly how I felt with my first pregnancy. And I did exactly the same thing as you, sat in my newly decorated nursery and shed a few tears of nostalgia for this long pregnancy road coming to an end.

This pregnancy? Not so much lol!!

RedBaramid · August 2014

We're no where near done and prepared for this little girl, but I'm so no sad about moving forward. I'm ready to move on and take my body back physically so I can give her what she needs without completely falling apart in the mean time. I can appreciate the nostalgia though. I think DH will miss this time of it just being the two of us, I could kind of sense that while we were writing thank you cards and clipping tags to prepare for laundry day this week.

amom2four · August 2014

I'm neutral. I'm so miserable it's hard to not wish for the next 5-6 weeks to hurry up but as much as I want to not be pregnant anymore, I don't want him to be here too early and dh says no more after this lo so that makes me sad because I'm only 31 even though this is number 4. So many mixed emotions!!!!

Bella2425 · August 2014

Yep. And I'm not even a fan of being pregnant. It's really hard for me. BUT I'm really sad that this will be some of the last few weeks I ever am and also knowing how much life is going to change for us and especially for DS has me really anxious/sad. I just hope I can keep up.

Mrs.Leah.Maria · August 2014

I'm also pretty neutral. I'm blessed to enjoy my pregnancies and not end up with the laundry list of symptoms, but I went through the process of emotionally preparing for my "last pregnancy" with DD1. With this surprise pregnancy, there have been so many different emotions!

Wait, my goodness, no. What am I saying? I'd totally be lying if I said I was sad. I'm so ready for these last 3-4 weeks to fly by! Hah! My favorite thing about writing things out, you come to realize how you actually feel.

ConversationFear · August 2014

I have been really lucky in that I have had a pretty mellow pregnancy. That being said, I am still ready for it to be over. I definitely can't wait to meet our little guy and see his personality form over the years! I understand where you are coming from though. I'm not really "sad" per se, but I have been a little taken aback by reflecting on the 9 months it has taken to get to this point. During the process it seemed to take forever, but now that I'm almost 38 weeks, it feels like it flew by!

BrightMoon1 · August 2014

It's a bittersweet time for me. I've never been a fan of being pregnant, and that is especially true this time. This has been by far the most difficult and exhausting pregnancy out of all 3. Basically, I've been miserably tired. And I feel guilty for not being able to give my 100% to my 2 girls and DH. I feel very lacking and inadequate. My girls keep asking why I'm always laying down. Housework is lagging, etc etc. Having said all that, this is my last pregnancy last baby. And I do love all the wiggles and rolls inside. I love feeling him inside me and having him all to myself. But ... It's time for him to come out soon. I'm ready for the next phase.

suitern · August 2014

I am not sad at all-the only thing I will miss is feeling a baby move. Other than that, nothing pregnancy related I will miss, especially the stress...counting down the weeks until she can safely make her appearance.

conradraging · August 2014

I won't miss the back pain, or the weight comments... And I'll be too busy getting my drank on.

Ivorytower2 · August 2014

I know I will miss some things- like feeling her little kicks, but DH and I were at the beach this weekend and we were both just crying because we know that it's the end of it just being the two of us. Of course we are so excited to be parents and can't wait to start life with our new little babe, but it's also the end of a really amazing and beautiful chapter. I think it's totally normal to feel all emotions. This is about to change our lives forever.

cozybluebear · August 2014

Just wait... it hits you even harder once baby arrives. As much as I hated being pregnant, I missed it once he was born. Enjoy this time as much as you can. Prepping for a new baby is never the same after the first one.

Pancake227 · August 2014

I'm not ready for this baby to be here yet. I have some things that need to be done before he/she arrives. However, I'm so done being pregnant. I want my body back. I don't mean size. I just want it to be own again. Yes I of course want the baby to continue to grow and I will until he/she is ready. So I guess I'm all over the place. =P

T&HLove · August 2014

Being that it's my last pregnancy, yes. Absolutely. I remember missing being pregnant once I had dd. obviously wouldn't trade her for the feeling.. But definitely couldn't wait to do it again. Edit typo

punnybunny · August 2014

I'm going to miss the kicks, hiccups, and peace of mind knowing she's safe and healthy and happy. So I'm definitely feeling sad that it's almost over. But also really excited to meet my little girl. It's a weird combination of feelings.

AmandaR204 · August 2014

No I'm ready to never be pregnant again lol. I'm enjoying being a mom of one though for the last few weeks...giving him as much attention as I can,

dal2aus · August 2014

It's bittersweet for me. Like the OP, it took us so long and so many failures to finally get to this point. It's sad that it's going to be over soon. I'm excited for the babies to be here, but when MFM said that they plan to induce 3-4 weeks from now, I was kind of sad to realize that this part of the journey is coming to an end. I won't have my little snugglebugs all to myself anymore.

MMason12 · August 2014

hizah05 said:

SmileyGirl18 said:

Nope. Not here. This will most likely be my last pregnancy and I can't wait for it to be over. Well, I can because he needs to cook more, but I am one of those women who really doesn't enjoy pregnancy.

Well I'm glad I'm not the only one. "Doesn't enjoy" being pregnant is the nice way to put how I feel. This is 100% my last pregnancy.

But I still empathize with you, OP. There are so many situations in life that are like that. Just enjoy the time left and then enjoy baby even more!

I'm glad I'm not the only one either. I have found the whole being pregnant thing to be pretty miserable. I am so grateful for our LO and I cannot wait to meet her but I am mentally and physically over being pregnant. I've had plenty of friends of loved being pregnant though and I like others I can understand how some could really miss it! Hopefully you can enjoy the time you have left!!!

MMason12 · August 2014

lnholmes said:
Like others said....This is most likely my last pregnancy so I am sad that these are the last few weeks that I will ever be pregnant and be able to feel this LO from the inside. I am over the aches and pains, sleepless night and not being able to do things as easily as before.

I have also started to get nervous about if he is okay in there. I feel like I am waiting for 1st trimester to be over with again. I am so close and do not want anything to happen before he is ready to come out. With my first pregnancy DD was delivered at 34 weeks due to pre-eclampsia and so I am nervous about that happening again with this LO.

@lnholmes‌ - I am right there with you as far as the worrying goes! I am more worried Noe than I was during the first tri. Since we were pgal I really did not let myself get too attached early on. Now I am so darn attached to this lo I would be devastated if something happened on the home stretch here.

megs2011 · August 2014

Common guise, no way, I want to be induced now! I'm so uncomfortable.

Haha sorry had to.

In all seriousness, I am definitely sad in some aspects bc I know this is my last pregnancy so I'll miss the movement, feeling this close to a baby and being the only one that can take care of him. On the same hand I can't wait (well I can bc he needs to cook longer) to be done bc I want to be able to be somewhat normal again so I can play with my girls again and take them for walks.

I didn't expect to have this pregnancy bc Dh and I agreed on only 2 kids so when I convinced him a 3rd was a good idea (he realized he wasn't done at 2 either) I was excited to have a chance to experience it again. I'm definitely trying to savior the last 5 weeks but it's hard with 2 almost 23 month olds. It goes so fast ladies. Enjoy every moment you can.

LindsayMae84 · August 2014

I am so with you on being sad. I am a FTM and we are most likely OAD. So the end of this pregnancy is certainly bittersweet. I can't wait to meet my little man, but the thought of not having him in my belly anymore brings some mixed emotions. It's nice to know I'm not alone though.

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