Hugs to those who are just so fearlful now... India's Mum, Possums, Alish - for me the fear never left, never. And even though I never actually believed I would be blessed enough to bring a baby home, I did. I can't say I felt instant bonding and happiness, but it doesn't always happen like that. I never felt disconnected from her once she was here though, and each new days brings just so much more connectedness. So don't worry that your worry and fear will interfere with how you bond with the baby once they are here.... because once they're here the real love story begins... and it is truly beautiful, in all it's hard work and exhaustion.....
India's Mum - I agree with TegamM - will having the info from the extra tests change what you'll do? For me, it wasn't likely to. DH and I had agreed even if we had a high risk of downs, the baby would be carried and loved irrespective. For a friend of mine whose first child had cystic fibrosis, they didn't do any additional testing, becaue they knew what the outcome would be for them irrespestice of the testing. Luckily for him their DS2 didn't get it.
Forshelby - good to hear from you. I must go looking for your BS... sorry you're mum has been exactly as you'd expected. And girl PRIORITSE rest!!!!! The house stuff can wait. I had so much trouble adjusting from doing basically nothing to being a mum to a newborn and recovering. So I hear you.... give your little bam bam a cuddle for me.
Reet - you make pregnacy look sexy!
Kell sorry to hear you're being induced.. I know it's hard to manage when the birth doesn't pan out like you'd dreamed.... be gentle on yourself and allow yourself to adjust.... it's ok to cry... and I know you know that baby getting here safely is really the most important thing... but while you're adjusting to the new arrangements, just give yourself some space.
Melster - a belated happy birthday... I know it's hard for you right now, just know that there's a lot of us sending you love and strength.
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