Mummy in Training,

I went through terrible M/S at the beginning of my pregnancy (vomiting 4-5 times per day) for the first 20 weeks. I thought I was over it untill about week 32 onwards, when the nausea came back each day, and I even vomited once or twice a week. It is so depressing and you feel as though the pregnancy will never end. My advice is to get as much rest (sleep) as possible, as this reduced the intensity of my nausea.

When I was about 35 weeks I was so over the pregnancy, and I also wished for a C/S just so I could get him out 2 weeks early. All I can tell you is that once my DS was born (natural delivery on his due date) that I actually mourned the fact that my pregnancy was over. I was sad that I didnt appreciate how truly special it is to have your baby inside you. I missed (and still miss) those kicks and the little hiccups, and the excitement that the labour day is approaching.

If you can, try to enjoy the last few weeks, especially if you are not planning to have any more children. I know it is hard, particularly when you feel yuk, but remember that 5 weeks is not a long time to wait.

Good luck, and I hope you are feeling better.