Due in Sept/Oct/Nov 2015

[Claire33]

Sorry Bura, I can't tell you if it means baby has engaged... Could it be you have some pelvic pain caused by the pregnancy hormones? I can understand that you are worried about going into labor. But you should contact the hospital as soon as you notice any signs of labor/contraction, so that they can perform an emergency c-section. It doesn't mean you will be whisked away in a panic like on TV, but any c-section done within 8 (?) hours is considered an emergency c-section. Good luck!

[Burakoam]

I just wanted to have something positive to go on instead of something negative i guess..

I dont fear early labor, i would prefer it. I was hoping to be nice and ready by 36-37 weeks again to be honest..i dont like the idea of going to 38-39 weeks..call me selfish if you will and maybe thats what it is but i am extremely depressed thinking i have 6 weeks to go when last night i was so uncomfortable i didnt sleep at all, got up to pee with a great struggle, tripped thanks to the pinched nerve in my back and the pubic bone pain causing me to go weak in the knees, fall, and peed all over myself instead of making it to the bathroom.

Tears as i write this, but if all of that is normal then i dont want it to last any longer than it absolutely has to and if that makes me selfish so be it. However this baby has her own plans and with no cervical changes at all the one time i have been checked and what the ultrasound still shows as unchanged, i guess im meant to crawl into bed for 6 weeks and suffer through it. No i dont think its dramatic at this point to say suffering, i guess if i was better at explaining the amount of pain and not just discomfort im in anyone would understand better...just incapable of doing so i guess.

[keepthefaith]

Burk- I am sending you lots of positive vibes as it sounds like you are having a horrible time of it. [emoji26]

Sending everyone else positive vibes too!

Well I'm going in this Friday at 36+5 to be induced as baby measuring small still and they feel it's better to get her out where we can take care of her! Can't believe I will have my baby girl by the weekend!! Exciting but nervous too! Xx


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[Burakoam]

So excited for you keep.. I hope everything goes well for you and baby...

[Babyxx]

Wow good luck KTF, that is so exciting

[Claire33]

KTF, good luck!! How exciting!

Bura, I'm with you honey, I'm 36 weeks and so tired of being pregnant too. Although I'm trying to tell myself that I should enjoy this, as it is my last pregnancy, but realistically I'm not enjoying it at all I'm also dreading my c-section and the newborn phase. So I guess you're damned if you do and damned if you don't I am looking forward to seeing my baby though, but not the night feeds, the having to take care of a baby in addition to 3 other kids, my lack of freedom etc. I have to start sorting the baby clothes and everything else that needs to be done before baby comes, but I'm so tired from not sleeping at night and from being pregnant in general!

Hugs to you Bura and all you other pregnant mamas!

[Burakoam]

Thank you claire.. I think trying to stay positive has taken its toll on me, too. You are def not alone.. thats just right... I am excited and look forward to holding my newest baby but i can officially say i dont enjoy pregnancy. I know its all worth it and that she is going to be amazing..but my gosh the process...

[bre_cooper11]

Good luck KTF! Praying everything goes smoothly and you and baby are healthy!!!

Claire- It is hard to resist, but if I were to find out, I had this fantastical way I'd want to find out. Ya know, a very intimate way and then my husband would be there for me for the likely hood it's another girl, so I could grieve, cry and scream. However, realistically that is not our life because we are stationed here in Korea. He is constantly being called in to work, or called/texted about work, the mission, change in the schedule, and stupid soldiers... that I don't really have him. The only time they will ever understand him turning his phone off or being unreachable would be while I am in labor. It's so sad but true and I would totally resent him if I asked him to tell me and he just told me, even-though I asked (because I have determined I am crazy lady now, lol). . Overall not knowing has really helped in my situation. I am anxious and excited for the surprise and so scared that my GD will take over. ... I also still look at my ultrasound pictures trying to determine what the hell I am looking at, lol. But, as we've already determined... I am now certifiable. lol


Burakoam- I had that awful/torturous pain with both of my girls. I was in tears just because I couldn't sleep and nothing would help the pain! Hang in there! WE ARE CLOSER TO BE DONE than we were many months ago, that's what Im telling myself. I am now 36+1, and I have gone past 40wks with my girls (41+3 with DD1), so thinking about how I STILL HAVE A MONTH LEFT!!! Which could easily be 5weeks or more and my shirts aren't fitting over my belly , anymore! It's sooo daunting! I don't think the last part of pregnancy for most women is enjoyable.
I also totally agree with Claire, too... I am thinking about how how much less time I will have with the baby with having my other 3 kiddos running around and trying to manage it all! That is the part I am pretty worried about. I will feel even more 'shut in' here in Korea, too. We already get the crazy looks when we are all out in public here and then to add a babe... oh man! Plus, we can't go to many of the stores/restaurants here because we are just too many and they are made for like matchbox people and def not made for strollers. lol

Hang in there ladies! It will be over, eventually!

[Burakoam]

Bre if you dont mind me asking how big were your girls? Thank you for all that.. I am sure claire needed to hear it just as bad as i did.... I want to be positive so badly but its a big ol fake show at this point.. No real sympathy from DH or family either because "i wanted to be pregnant" LOL no.. I just wanted to give my DH a biological baby and pregnancy was needed to create the baby so i mean... I never looked forward to this despite what they all think.

[bre_cooper11]

Yes! No problem! DD1 arrived at 41+3, 7lbs 1oz 19.5in. I had to go for a growth scan for her because I was measuring 2 weeks behind and she is still my petite girl. DD2 arrived at 40+5 7lbs 13oz 20in, she can wear most of her sisters clothes, lol!

I totally understand where you are coming from! Just because we decided to have another baby did not mean I was going to be some super happy pregnant lady. lol, sorry! I also somewhat understand wanting to give your husband a biological child...
My 7-year-old BOY is biologically from a previous on-and-off relationship and he left when I was 2 months pregnant. My husband was a very good friend I had known while I was dating the 'sperm donor'. He deployed and came back and wanted to pursue me even though he knew I was pregnant (to make a long story short). We have no contact with my sons 'donor', my husband is on the birth certificate and they are super close- he is 100% his father and I am a lucky woman. My husband couldn't be there for his birth and missed the first 6months of his life because he was sent back to the states (we were both active duty stationed in Germany)... This is part of why I wanted a boy so badly... it's so awful to read this back, because I am beyond grateful for my husband, our son and their relationship but I so badly want us to have a son, too- biologically and for my son to not be surrounded by girls... We took a 5 generation picture (of my paternal side) and my grandfather and my son were the only boys out of 9 people. lol Sorry for such long posts!

Anyways, I hope baby comes soon but toooo soon and healthy!