Feeling deflated ...

[Arcadia]

I was a bit flat early on with DS. I think its because once you've done it all before, there's nothing to really write home about yk? My midwife suggested I get those emails which track the baby's devlopment, or start prenatal yoga or something...I never did either of those things, but sure enough I grew more and more into it each day. In fact I just started imagining life with a second baby, which really, really helped with the practicalities of ds. I think the time for sitting in the sun, marvelling at the pregnant belly is very much associated with first time pregnancy, and the rest become a bit more 'normal'...just as they should be really! By 36 weeks though I recommend you hold a blessingway, or mothers circle, so you can marvel in yourself as a birthing goddess and start visualising the birth. As for now, just try and rest as much as possible.

[NaeNae]

Thanks JM I guess because I have never known a normal pregnancy until now it seems strange LOL ooohhh I LURVE the smell of baby that sweet sweet newborn smell ... sooo looking forard to that LOL.

Great Idea Arcadia, a blessing or mothers circle sound really interesting, can you tell me more about them and what they involve?

I have to say the woman I consider my bestie and my soul sister is also pregnant, she is with her first, she and her hubby are soooo excited (as you would expect). Its funny that we have fallen pregnant pretty much at the same time. We have drifted apart quite a bit but still care for each other dearly itms, so this will be lovely to rekindle our freindship and share a special bond during a special time. THAT is something in itself.

So there are good things, lots of them in fact ... its just hard doing normal for a change

Nae x

[megs]

NaeNae, i have the scan next Friday, I think we will be finding out but keeping it a secret. I'm actually more concerned about DH if it is another boy, he so has his heart set on a little girl. I think I have in my mind dealt witht he fact that it is a boy and its all good. In some ways I would love to have the courage and wait til the birth but I honestly think my mind would go nuts constantly analysing every little thing.

Glad to hear you are feeling a bit better, it will all connect just takes a bit longer thats all. And before you know it you will be holding your little one in your arms and missing the joys of feeling you baby in your stomach (I know I do I really miss the kicks)