Oh, HotI, that sounds so close to home! My poor kids will be glad they won't get a 3rd sibling by the time this one's born! This pelvis thing is really taking the shine off it all and my mind off the task ahead. I was so present for DS when he was born and feel misgivings about how much more present I could have been for DD, though I probably did all right if I allow myself some generosity Maybe I didn't need to be as conscious about it second time round? Dunno.
Yes, 'jaded' is the word. People I tell about the pg remind me that it's a HAPPY thing...after I've spent the day cursing my mobility issues