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23-9-2009 - week 38

My mood while writing this blog: fine

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well only 2 -3 weeks maximum to go! geez that doesn't sound like long. had my GP appointment last night and he said baby has dropped some more and everything looks great. he was very cheerful after 3 weeks holidays! and joked he might not have another appointment with me. i said i am expecting to go overdue again like the other 3 and he laughed and said this one might just break the mould. well it has been completely different to the others, but it is also smaller than the others so probably needs more baking time. i'm not fussed either way. i'm actually feeling really calm right now and at peace. normally i'd be in hiding by now freaking out about the labour i have to endure. i'm still a little nervous but i've told myself the start and end are ok, if not partially enjoyable (i love the feeling when your waters break and the relief when baby emerges). the hardest part is the middle when the contractions are the strongest/most painful and my last child that only lasted 3hrs, so hopefully this one is the same or less, i can cope with that. and knowing this is my last child i am excited about giving birth, but also a bit sad. there is no better feeling when you're sitting there staring at your newborn that has just arrived into the world and you think to yourself 'i did this', 'i made you' and 'you are mine' and 'you are perfect'. everything that has just happened melts away and you are on a euphoric high like you just climbed mount everest and are now staring at the wonderous view. there is no other feeling like creating a child and i am sad this is the last time i will endure it. my family is almost complete :-)

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2 Comments on week 38


JUDE 4 - Thursday, 24 Sep
I know how you feel, after 4 births i was more worried about the pain this time and would often wonder how i would cope with the pain and now 3 weeks after the birth it seems silly now, i still cant believe how fast my pregnancy went. I knew before the birth this time that i would try some stronger pain relief and even though my 4th birth i was only in very strong pain for about 2 hours i still opted for the epidural this time and i dont regret it even though it took longer to push him out . It is very intense pain and i dont blame you for feeling scared but dont be scared to except some pain relief and comfort in knowing that it will be over before you know it and its so worth it in the end. Good luck i cant wait to hear some good news.

kickboxerbaby - Wednesday, 23 Sep
I am so excited for you. You sound so much more positve and I am so happy to hear the joy in your letter over the upcoming arrival. Soon we will both be holding our little ones and wondering how life was before they were here. Enjoy these last few weeks.