Sooo not going to miss this!

[lilbunnygirl]

I didn't want to hijack Brenda's thread, but in response to Elaine & Patty, I just wanted to agree that I do not enjoy pregnancy.

I was telling a friend of mine the other night that I am truly & deeply grateful that I was able to get pregnant four times & successfully carry two babies (God willing, I'm almost there) but that I see pregnancy the same was I see exercise, something I do not enjoy at all but that I make myself do for the end result.

Some people enjoy being pregnant. Some people enjoy exercise. I get no real pleasure from either.. But I am willing to suffer through them both to get what I want!

85 more days.

On another mommy board there is a thread going about how do you know when you're done, and people being sad that this is or may be their last pregnancy/baby. I am so not there! I am thrilled that I never have to do this again & that my family will be complete after this. And I won't even miss the baby stage as she gets older because I could easily skip that part altogether. The older Cash gets, the more I enjoy him. I want a second CHILD way more than I want a second BABY. But again, means to an end.

I understand that desire for more children, or that one's family is not complete, just because I would have felt that way if for some reason I wasn't able get pregnant again and would have only had Cash. I'm just very very grateful that I'm almost done for good & will definitely not be sad to know I'll never be pregnant again!

Because really, there's nothing like sneezing so hard you pee & fart at the same time. Except doing it in church, which happened to me sunday. Yep, pregnancy's awesome

[Ashley]

I'm with you mama! I did not enjoy being pregnant at all. It kicked my butt both times, was miserable and threw up the whole time, and took away an organ (is a gall bladder an organ? CaliMama?) Anyway, no thank you! Delivery I was good with, give me the baby and we're good. Hang in there, soon it will be a memory!

[bettercowpatty]

I right there with you! I just want a flat stomach and a glass of wine and a normal sex life and this darn foot OUT OF MY RIBS!!! Oh and people to stop telling me how big or little I am, and treating me like I have an incurable illness or something. Every time I push this baby out from under a rib, someone looks at me like I am a medical emergency waiting to happen. People at work think I need to go to the hospital all the time. Or comment on my "adorable" pregnant waddle. Thanks. Just what I needed to hear.

Anyway, there are little moments of joy - especially when Duncan talks to the baby or "shows" him stuff like his dinosaurs or trains. But beyond that, I'm counting down the days!!!

[Elaine]

Originally Posted by lilbunnygirl

Because really, there's nothing like sneezing so hard you pee & fart at the same time. Except doing it in church, which happened to me sunday. Yep, pregnancy's awesome

Oh lordy, I am so glad I'm not the only one! I think I've had about 3 weeks out of the last almost 37 where something didn't hurt, I didn't feel like crap or a certain little someone wasn't trying to beat their way out of me from the inside. I do not (and have not ever that I can recall) enjoy being pregnant.

Believe me, I am very thankful that getting pregnant and staying pregnant are not an issue for me. I can't imagine what it's like to have fertility issues because it's just not something I've ever had to deal with (quite the opposite actually - I'm sure Sandy would understand ). When we first discussed having children the deal was 2 and then we'd stop and I am delighted that we're almost at our goal. I really do not want to have to go through this again.

[Farah]

I was the same way. I cried a lot towards the end of my pregnancy because of all I went through and was going through. I couldn't take anymore. DH's words of comfort were always "This is the last time you'll ever have to go through this, baby" and those words were so comforting and did calm me.

As I sit here holding a sleeping John and listen to his squeaks I realize I'm glad I did it and it was clearly worth it, but I also realize how glad I am that it's over! Pregnancy was not easy on me.

I cried yesterday and today because I'm so glad our family is complete. I love having my boys and we can move forward as a family. It's awesome!

You're almost there mamas! You can do it and soon enough you'll be holding your bundles of joy.

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[lilbunnygirl]

Thanks Farah, it is always good to be reminded of the end goal! I know I am going to feel that way too, just so relieved & happy that our family is all present & accounted for.

I think some people are just good at pregnancy, like some are good at swimming or piano. I was disappointed to learn in my first two pregnancies that I suck at it, because it's obviously an important part of what I want to do with my life. Some people got on my case for saying that, like I was getting down on myself, but it's not true, it's just a fact. Like if I'd wanted to be a ballerina my whole life and then hit puberty and grew to a gangly 6'1" with DD breasts. I could still dance, but I wouldn't be good at it. Same thing. Emotionally & mentally I am happy to be pregnant, but physically it is a painful and unpleasant condition for me. I know it's not for everyone, one of my friends who has had a baby a year for the last 3 years fairly breezes through hers and is looking forward to doing it again. But it's definitely not something I excel at, and I'm glad I never wanted more than 2 children, because physically I just am not up to the job.

And, while I'm ranting, I really resent people who imply that my age is why. I've had chronic back & neck issues since 1997, I've had fibroids on my uterus since at least my mid-20s and those two things are the bulk of my pregnancy pain issues. I know women my age who have fairly easy pregnancies and women 15 years younger than me who have as many problems with it as I do. I think it's just one of those things that is easy for some and not for others.

[Mama Sandy]

I guess I am one of the "lucky ones". Although my pregnancies are very far from "easy" or "normal" I still don't mind it much I guess. I have gotten miserable at the end of one pregnancy. That pregnancy ended MUCH like Farah's pregnancy with John. Lots and lots of preterm labor issues then latent labor for weeks only to be miserable and end up having my membranes stripped just to "push me into labor". I was swollen, had reflux/heartburn so bad I slept in a chair the last month and just plain not happy but this is all a hindsight kind of realization for me. I look at it like Lily does, some people are good at pregnancy and some just aren't. Unfortunately for me my body just isn't very happy being pregnant and hopefully this time isn't the "straw that broke the camel's back" in that department. Maybe my body will give in for once and cooperate

I guess my take on it has always been this; you get one thing or another. I got crappy, complicated, highly medicated, and high risk pregnancies but my labor/delivery has always been a breeze! So, I guess that's why I don't mind the pregnancy so much. I know the end isn't going to be as bad

*disclaimer* This post was written by a woman that has not been able to eat anything but dry toast every.single.morning for the past 8 weeks I am still not in the "I dislike pregnancy" department. I think I may be insane!!

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

I definitely don't love being pregnant either. I didn't love it with Isabella and I'm sure I'll feel the same way. ... actually I felt pretty good for about 2 months in the middle but otherwise that was it.

The end results are worth it but yeah... I'm with you guys...

[Brenda]

i love it, i even miss labor and giving birth. I should have like 10 babies but i'm not allowed.

If you ladies want i'll have all your babies for you.

[lilbunnygirl]

L&D was by FAR the easiest thing about pregnancy for me. After the epidural I was in less pain than I had been for about 6 months

Brenda, I think it's awesome that you enjoy it so much, what a blessing! I'd gladly let you do it for me if I could