I am almost 31 weeks and I'm tired of being pregnant. I want my baby to be here with me now! I'm anxious to see her and hold her and be a mommy! For the past 3-4weeks tho I'm achy down there all the time it's hard to get up and down from a chair and she's starting to get very heavy on my bladder. The frequent peeing all day and especially at nite is annoying too. I feel bad for thinking this way because I know its still too early for her to be born but I hope the next 8 weeks go as fast as the last 7 months have. Does any1 else feel this way ?
2007-02-02 00:03:08 · 15 answers · asked by Me! 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Don't get me wrong I looove being pregnant and that soon I'll be a mother but that doesn't take away the discomfort of the 3rd trimester!!
2007-02-02 00:17:50 · update #1
Ah yes, the home stretch... It may or may not comfort you to know that this is extremely normal... I just had my fourth baby and I was 13 days 'overdue.' I have been at least 10 days overdue with each baby. But am I ever glad I waited for labor to start on its own! My 4th labor was slow, steady, easy as it can get! Granted I had a midwife and doula, birthing tub and home birth. It was sooooo worth the wait not to rush it like I had with my first two- inductions at the encouragement of my OB b/c the baby may be too big... 6 lbs 10 oz, and 7 lbs 11 oz is not quite too big! But back to YOU....
Try to enjoy this time and pamper yourself a little- I would get a pregnancy massage! Read a great novel b/c you won't have time after baby gets here. Go out for a special dinner. Go see a movie! Take walks and join a prenatal swim class! (Local YMCA should have one) Distract yourself. Rest up because 8 weeks will be over fast and you'll be holding your baby sooner than you think.
Just think, this is the last time you will hold your baby without using your arms. She or he is safe, warm, fed and happy. Soon it will be your job to nurse, cuddle, comfort and care for your gift from God!
2007-02-02 00:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I too feel this way but, I am not as far along as you are. You should consider yourself lucky that your not experiencing any other symptom that is harmful to you or to the baby. I had to go on blood pressure medication 3 weeks ago because my pressure was getting too high. I would also have my hands and arms go numb then, I get woken up in the middle of the night because the numbing starts to hurt badly. I have been awake since 2 in the morning because I cannot sleep because the pain is so bad. I also have edema which is where I can take my finger and it will leave an indention. I am scared and tired of being in pain and so wish to have the baby come but I know that if it did now there would be too many problems. You also want to keep your baby in as long as possible because I had my son 5 and a half weeks early and only one lung was developed. You'll see, it will go by quickly as before you know it you'll have your precious little on in your arms. Good luck to you.
2007-02-02 00:30:50 · answer #2 · answered by ws_422 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last trimester is always the longest and hardest, for everyone. The weight gain, cravings, constant peeing, back ache and the worst...NO SLEEP!! But honey, it's all part of it. I'll also be 31 weeks on Monday and even though this isn't my first pregnancy i too am anxious and can't wait. I wasn't this way with my first until i went a week over my due date, talk about anxious i thought he would never come.
Don't feel bad for having these feelings they are very natural. Trust me she'll be here before you know it and then that's when you'll really be sleep deprived!! Enjoy your last two months by your self because it will defiantly be your last...lol!!
2007-02-02 00:27:29 · answer #3 · answered by Curious J. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not alone, lots of women feel this way. My babies are now teenagers but I remember having the feelings you have. I'd have friends that said "I never felt better than when I was pregnant." and I'd wonder what was wrong with me! It wasn't that I was sick or bed-ridden I just DID NOT like being pregnant. I think I was the only woman to look forward to labor, but I knew that meant the end. Here are some ideas:
1. Go swimming. You'll feel light and weightless.
2. Distract yourself with a project. Make a baby book or write out your family tree.
3. Learn something new. Knit, bead, learn a language on tape.
Anything that will change your focus for awhile will help. You hang in there!
2007-02-02 00:27:07 · answer #4 · answered by Patty C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think what you are going through is 100% normal, most women i have spoken to have said that they didnt care about the labour by the 3rd trimester, as you are sick of being pregnant and uncomfortable. I am only 26 weeks and wish it was all over and done with, it is SOOOO long. And boring, and that may sound bad, but i am missing being able to have a night out, have a drink or really socialise as you dont want to socialise when everyone is having a drink. This makes me sound like a misery guts.
I think it will fly in though, but the 3rd trimester is meant to be the longest, who knows you may go early.
Good Luck
X
2007-02-02 00:41:49 · answer #5 · answered by carrienicholson23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember feeling this way with my third child. Just try to rest as much as you can.After delivery of this one,I felt so good,as my last 8 weeks were so uncomfortable, that is was such a relief not to be pregnant.I wa up literally bouncing around the ward LOL I had other patients saying,hey weren't you pregnant this morning?they couldn't believe how great i looked.but it was just I was so relieved to get him out LOL. I enjoyed this baby more also because I felt so much better than I did pregnant. I did miss the kicking though, it's sort of a special thing between mum and baby and so the first night out of my belly though a big rlief was kinda sad.
2007-02-02 00:16:38 · answer #6 · answered by BeeMay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel bad! You are not alone. I don't know a friend or family member who was ancy at the end their pregnancy (me included!) The end of a pregnancy is sooo hard. Besides physically feeling the pregnancy changes with back aches and fatigue, etc... the anticipation of having the baby is overwhelming too! It felt like my second pregnancy flew by so quickly until the last month.
It's hard, but remember, that bun had 8 more weeks of baking in the oven to be as healthy as possible.
2007-02-02 00:14:42 · answer #7 · answered by Sylvia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think we all feel that way. I did love being pregnant though, but seeing my baby's face for the first time was all worth all the peeing, back ache, wieght gain ect. the next 8 weeks will seem long, until you get there, and you'll think were did the time go, at least that is what I felt.
2007-02-02 00:08:44 · answer #8 · answered by jaamat6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think every Mom feels that way at some point, being pregnant is uncomfortable, and we can't wait to meet their new baby. You may have a long way to go yet, I didn't have mine until 42 weeks with the first and 41 with the second. Be patient he or she will be here soon so get some rest before your arrival.
2007-02-02 00:13:10 · answer #9 · answered by Urchin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly how you feel.....I'm so tired of being pregnant.....i don't know why some women love being pregnant i know it's the natural part of mother hood.....the aches and pains are soooo annoying.......i just cant wait to hold my baby girl I'm anxious to see what she look like I'm anxious too see how she is with her father I'm just looking forward to becoming a family of 3....good luck...
2007-02-02 00:55:58 · answer #10 · answered by devoe442004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋