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I have been saying to my husband lately, that although I am excited to meet the new'un, I will miss our intimate relationship inside ( where I am still master ;) and as for getting back an uninteresting belly that just lies there - bah to that ! I love & wait for every little movement/kick. It feels so right, I don't want to go back to having a 'boring belly'. It's far more interesting to have a special belly that can do tricks ;) How do other girls feel about the loss of the magic belly ? -- Baby, I can't wait to meet you ! EDD: 10-Apr-2004 |
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I have been saying to my husband lately, that although I am excited to
meet the new'un, I will miss our intimate relationship inside ( where I am still master ;) and as for getting back an uninteresting belly that just lies there - bah to that ! I love & wait for every little movement/kick. It feels so right, I don't want to go back to having a 'boring belly'. It's far more interesting to have a special belly that can do tricks ;) How do other girls feel about the loss of the magic belly ? I'm actually getting sick of the kicking! lol he just doesnt stop, and the kicks are either in my ribs or right down in the pelvis (feels so yuck) I prefer the little rolls you can feel.. so cute!! I want to meet him already! lol I looked at the baby watch thing on my computer the other day and theres only 12 weeks left! (eek) and only 9 weeks till i'm considered 'full term' Ah well... its amazing how you can be so in love with someone that you haven't really met yet. Leanne EDD: April 23rd 2004 |
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:: I have been saying to my husband lately, that although I am excited to
:: meet the new'un, I will miss our intimate relationship inside ( where I :: am still master ;) and as for getting back an uninteresting belly that :: just lies there - bah to that ! :: :: I love & wait for every little movement/kick. It feels so right, I :: don't want to go back to having a 'boring belly'. It's far more :: interesting to have a special belly that can do tricks ;) :: :: How do other girls feel about the loss of the magic belly ? I'm thrilled about feeling the girl move when she does. Sometimes I will sit and stare at my tummy and feel so excited when I see and feel it move. This joy, however, is usually during the day. At nite, I've begun to feel terribly uncomfortable. I find it difficult to breath and to just lie comfortably. So, I feel torn between wanting it to never end and hoping it doesn't get any worse. I still have 8 or so weeks to go. I have a feeling the discomfort is only just beginning. ~Carol Ann |
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On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 12:54:53 +1100, wrote:
I have been saying to my husband lately, that although I am excited to meet the new'un, I will miss our intimate relationship inside ( where I am still master ;) and as for getting back an uninteresting belly that just lies there - bah to that ! I love & wait for every little movement/kick. It feels so right, I don't want to go back to having a 'boring belly'. It's far more interesting to have a special belly that can do tricks ;) How do other girls feel about the loss of the magic belly ? For a while I felt that way. Now, at 35 weeks, I am way more than ready to get my body back for myself. My back hurts all the time, I can't get up from sitting or lying down without help, I can't reach my feet to put my shoes on without great difficulty, and the belly prevents me from lying or sitting comfortably in most positions. I'd rather have a nice relationship with my baby that involves being able to lie down comfortably, thanks! Naomi #1 EDD 2/28/04 |
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wrote in message ... I have been saying to my husband lately, that although I am excited to meet the new'un, I will miss our intimate relationship inside ( where I am still master ;) and as for getting back an uninteresting belly that just lies there - bah to that ! I love & wait for every little movement/kick. It feels so right, I don't want to go back to having a 'boring belly'. It's far more interesting to have a special belly that can do tricks ;) How do other girls feel about the loss of the magic belly ? -- Baby, I can't wait to meet you ! EDD: 10-Apr-2004 I love all the moves that the "little man" does. I have actually caught him practice breathing a couple of times. That was something I never saw with DD. He also likes to tickly my ribs and hips with his little hands, it's a really different sensation:-) I am honestly going to miss the whole belly thing...it could be my last time (although I am hoping to talk DH into #3 in 3-5 years:-)). kat Mama to Maggie 11/03/01 and #2 EDD 02/01/04 (6 days til EDD!!!) |
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::: I still have 8 or so weeks to go. I have a feeling the discomfort is
only ::: just beginning. :: :: I said that the other night when I came home from work with my first :: case of ENORMOUS pillow-feet. Horrid. :: :: -- :: Baby, I can't wait to meet you ! :: EDD: 10-Apr-2004 My legs look like Little Lotta. Does anyone remember her? The comic book character? ARGH! I must really be suffering from pregnancy brain. After telling Kevin about how during the day I feel fine, but at nite I'm miserable, he suggested I keep my head and shoulders higher when I lie down. Gravity will pull the baby down allowing me to breath easier. DUH! It worked! LOL! ~Carol Ann www.bestinatlanta.com/mybaby.html |
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wrote in message ... I have been saying to my husband lately, that although I am excited to meet the new'un, I will miss our intimate relationship inside ( where I am still master ;) and as for getting back an uninteresting belly that just lies there - bah to that ! I love & wait for every little movement/kick. It feels so right, I don't want to go back to having a 'boring belly'. It's far more interesting to have a special belly that can do tricks ;) How do other girls feel about the loss of the magic belly ? -- Baby, I can't wait to meet you ! EDD: 10-Apr-2004 I did miss the movement each time, and actually still thought I felt sometimes after having had the baby. But not the hiccups. And they're much easier to take care of and go out with when they're still inside ;) Sophie #4 due 7/18/04 |
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"Mary S." wrote in message
... wrote: I love & wait for every little movement/kick. It feels so right, I don't want to go back to having a 'boring belly'. It's far more interesting to have a special belly that can do tricks ;) How do other girls feel about the loss of the magic belly ? I remember feeling *empty* inside, during the first few days after giving birth. Like I was hollow. It was a very weird feeling. Mary S. mom to the Sproutkin, 22 months and a new wee babysprout, due October 1 I haven't wanted to be a total downer on this thread, but have been reading it and remembering my pregnancy wtih Nathan. I only got to 24 weeks, and in that last 4 weeks he began to kick like a madman. It was magical, and so sad, because it was supposed to be such a happy time. Then, after I'd given birth to him, I too, felt empty and hollow. I still had some fantom kicks and tickles, and was constantly touching my belly, in hopes that it was all a mistake, and he was still in there. And I didn't have a beautiful little baby to distract and engage me. It's coming up on 6 years since we lost Nathan, and I'll always miss the magic belly. It was such a blessing that I had it at all, and part of me is still bummed that I'll likely not have it again. -- Jamie & Taylor Earth Angel, 1/3/03 Check out Taylor Marlys -- www.MyFamily.com, User ID: Clark_guest, Password: Guest1 Become a member for free - go to Add Member to set up your own User ID and Password Handmade Baby Blankets -- www.geocities.com/digit_the_cat/Blankets.html |
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Jamie Clark wrote:
It's coming up on 6 years since we lost Nathan, and I'll always miss the magic belly. It was such a blessing that I had it at all, and part of me is still bummed that I'll likely not have it again. I can't even imagine going through something like that. (((((Jamie))))) Mary S. mom to the Sproutkin, 22 months and a new wee babysprout, due October 1 |
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Mary S. wrote:
I remember feeling *empty* inside, during the first few days after giving birth. Like I was hollow. It was a very weird feeling. Oh, I liked that feeling. I thought it was wonderful to be so at peace after all the tumult of labor. --Helen |
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"melbgal1" wrote in message
... says... I haven't wanted to be a total downer on this thread, but have been reading it and remembering my pregnancy with Nathan. I only got to 24 weeks, and in that last 4 weeks he began to kick like a madman. It was magical, and so sad, because it was supposed to be such a happy time. Then, after I'd given birth to him, I too, felt empty and hollow. I still had some phantom kicks and tickles, and was constantly touching my belly, in hopes that it was all a mistake, and he was still in there. And I didn't have a beautiful little baby to distract and engage me. It's coming up on 6 years since we lost Nathan, and I'll always miss the magic belly. It was such a blessing that I had it at all, and part of me is still bummed that I'll likely not have it again. That's a very sad story, Jamie :( Was Nathan a stillborn ? I hope you are blessed again with the magic belly. Take care. Sort of. We found out at our 18 week u/s that Nathan was developing with a giant omphalocele -- the majority of his internal organs were in a pouch outside his abdomen. We had an amnio to see if his chromosomes were normal, and went for a detailed echocardiogram, to see how his heart was doing. His heart wasn't as strong as they would have liked, but his chromosomes were normal. We continued with testing, u/s, and talking to various pediatric surgeons, and finally made the tough choice to end the pregnancy. The more we looked into his condition, the more small problems we found (fluid on the heart and lungs, twisted spine, etc), until it just became clear (for us) that he wouldn't likely survive to term. I went through labor and delivery a week or so later, at about 23w4d, and Nathan was born still. Since losing Nathan, I've had 5-6 chemical pregnancies, and 2 blighted ovums, plus a donor egg IVF (one of the blighted ovums) and a failed IVF. Apparently I've got an immunity issue that prevents me from staying pregnant. I'm sort of done with the whole ttc thing, and have moved on to adoption as the way to build my family. So unless I have an oops that goes well past the heartbeat phase, the chances of me having another magic belly moment are slim to none! Thanks for your compassion and asking about it. -- Jamie & Taylor Earth Angel, 1/3/03 Check out Taylor Marlys -- www.MyFamily.com, User ID: Clark_guest, Password: Guest1 Become a member for free - go to Add Member to set up your own User ID and Password Handmade Baby Blankets -- www.geocities.com/digit_the_cat/Blankets.html |
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"melbgal1" wrote in message ... says... That's a very sad story, Jamie :( Was Nathan a stillborn ? I hope you are blessed again with the magic belly. Take care. Sort of. We found out at our 18 week u/s that Nathan was developing with a giant omphalocele -- the majority of his internal organs were in a pouch outside his abdomen. We had an amnio to see if his chromosomes were normal, and went for a detailed echocardiogram, to see how his heart was doing. His heart wasn't as strong as they would have liked, but his chromosomes were normal. We continued with testing, u/s, and talking to various pediatric surgeons, and finally made the tough choice to end the pregnancy. The more we looked into his condition, the more small problems we found (fluid on the heart and lungs, twisted spine, etc), until it just became clear (for us) that he wouldn't likely survive to term. I went through labor and delivery a week or so later, at about 23w4d, and Nathan was born still. Since losing Nathan, I've had 5-6 chemical pregnancies, and 2 blighted ovums, plus a donor egg IVF (one of the blighted ovums) and a failed IVF. Apparently I've got an immunity issue that prevents me from staying pregnant. I'm sort of done with the whole ttc thing, and have moved on to adoption as the way to build my family. So unless I have an oops that goes well past the heartbeat phase, the chances of me having another magic belly moment are slim to none! Thanks for your compassion and asking about it. that's ok, I was worried I might upset you to talk about it, so i'm glad you did. After reading that, i'm sure you have the support, care and love from this whole forum - a terrible thing to have happened. Adoption is such a giving and all-encompassing love - I wish you luck with it, and hope to hear of your success. x Lea -- Baby, I can't wait to meet you ! EDD: 10-Apr-2004 I too am very sad for your loss and that you went through such a horrible experience. Hope your adoption experience is one filled with joy and success!! Kat Mama to Maggie 11/03/01 and #2 EDD 02/01/04 |
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I did get lots of support from lots of places -- this forum as well. I
started posting here about a year before I got pregnant, so knew lots of people here by the time we got the Nathan's diagnoses. I don't mind talking about it. The grief and pain are very dim by now, but it's something that is always there, and colors the way that I see everything. Someone posted something, in another ng I believe, about having their kid go off to first grade, and not wanting to give them a hug or kiss goodbye. The subject of the post was "Every mother's worst nightmare!" I just had to laugh, because it was by far, the farthest thing from every mother's worst nightmare that I can think of. In fact, knowing as many women dealing with primary infertility as I do, I can tell you that situation is every want-to-be-mother's dream. If that was in this ng, I hope I haven't offended anyone. It just struck me as a "funny" situation. I'm sure to them, it was a nightmare and a terrible thing -- to have their baby not want a kiss from mommy, but to me, having experienced what I can easily label every mother's worst nightmare, it just wasn't. Anyway, thanks for the cyberhugs and support. Even 6 years down the road, it's nice to feel that compassion from people. And yes, adoption is an amazing thing, and I count my blessings every day. I'm so incredibly lucky to have Taylor in my life. -- Jamie & Taylor Earth Angel, 1/3/03 Check out Taylor Marlys -- www.MyFamily.com, User ID: Clark_guest, Password: Guest1 Become a member for free - go to Add Member to set up your own User ID and Password Handmade Baby Blankets -- www.geocities.com/digit_the_cat/Blankets.html |
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"Kat" wrote in message
... I too am very sad for your loss and that you went through such a horrible experience. Hope your adoption experience is one filled with joy and success!! Kat Mama to Maggie 11/03/01 and #2 EDD 02/01/04 Thanks. My first adoption experience has been wonderful. I can only hope I'm as lucky with baby #2. -- Jamie & Taylor Earth Angel, 1/3/03 Check out Taylor Marlys -- www.MyFamily.com, User ID: Clark_guest, Password: Guest1 Become a member for free - go to Add Member to set up your own User ID and Password Handmade Baby Blankets -- www.geocities.com/digit_the_cat/Blankets.html |
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Jamie,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, it must have been horrible, I hope that your adopting experience will fill your heart :) btw, I looked at some of your photos, Taylor looks gorgeous!! Leanne EDD: April 23rd 2004 Sort of. We found out at our 18 week u/s that Nathan was developing with a giant omphalocele -- the majority of his internal organs were in a pouch outside his abdomen. We had an amnio to see if his chromosomes were normal, and went for a detailed echocardiogram, to see how his heart was doing. His heart wasn't as strong as they would have liked, but his chromosomes were normal. We continued with testing, u/s, and talking to various pediatric surgeons, and finally made the tough choice to end the pregnancy. The more we looked into his condition, the more small problems we found (fluid on the heart and lungs, twisted spine, etc), until it just became clear (for us) that he wouldn't likely survive to term. I went through labor and delivery a week or so later, at about 23w4d, and Nathan was born still. Since losing Nathan, I've had 5-6 chemical pregnancies, and 2 blighted ovums, plus a donor egg IVF (one of the blighted ovums) and a failed IVF. Apparently I've got an immunity issue that prevents me from staying pregnant. I'm sort of done with the whole ttc thing, and have moved on to adoption as the way to build my family. So unless I have an oops that goes well past the heartbeat phase, the chances of me having another magic belly moment are slim to none! Thanks for your compassion and asking about it. -- Jamie & Taylor Earth Angel, 1/3/03 Check out Taylor Marlys -- www.MyFamily.com, User ID: Clark_guest, Password: Guest1 Become a member for free - go to Add Member to set up your own User ID and Password Handmade Baby Blankets -- www.geocities.com/digit_the_cat/Blankets.html |
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It has, so far. If baby #2, and the adoption experience, is anything like
the first go round, I think my heart will explode. : ) -- Jamie & Taylor Earth Angel, 1/3/03 Check out Taylor Marlys -- www.MyFamily.com, User ID: Clark_guest, Password: Guest1 Become a member for free - go to Add Member to set up your own User ID and Password Handmade Baby Blankets -- www.geocities.com/digit_the_cat/Blankets.html "Leanne" wrote in message ... Jamie, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, it must have been horrible, I hope that your adopting experience will fill your heart :) btw, I looked at some of your photos, Taylor looks gorgeous!! Leanne EDD: April 23rd 2004 Sort of. We found out at our 18 week u/s that Nathan was developing with a giant omphalocele -- the majority of his internal organs were in a pouch outside his abdomen. We had an amnio to see if his chromosomes were normal, and went for a detailed echocardiogram, to see how his heart was doing. His heart wasn't as strong as they would have liked, but his chromosomes were normal. We continued with testing, u/s, and talking to various pediatric surgeons, and finally made the tough choice to end the pregnancy. The more we looked into his condition, the more small problems we found (fluid on the heart and lungs, twisted spine, etc), until it just became clear (for us) that he wouldn't likely survive to term. I went through labor and delivery a week or so later, at about 23w4d, and Nathan was born still. Since losing Nathan, I've had 5-6 chemical pregnancies, and 2 blighted ovums, plus a donor egg IVF (one of the blighted ovums) and a failed IVF. Apparently I've got an immunity issue that prevents me from staying pregnant. I'm sort of done with the whole ttc thing, and have moved on to adoption as the way to build my family. So unless I have an oops that goes well past the heartbeat phase, the chances of me having another magic belly moment are slim to none! Thanks for your compassion and asking about it. -- Jamie & Taylor Earth Angel, 1/3/03 Check out Taylor Marlys -- www.MyFamily.com, User ID: Clark_guest, Password: Guest1 Become a member for free - go to Add Member to set up your own User ID and Password Handmade Baby Blankets -- www.geocities.com/digit_the_cat/Blankets.html |
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