Want this time to last longer

Is anyone else really not feeling ready for this part to end yet? I’m so looking forward to having baby here but I’ve been enjoying pregnancy so much, I don’t feel ready for this bit to end yet. I see lots of posts about people wanting labour to get going etc but not much to the contrary. I’m 38+3 and hoping that baby stays tucked up a while longer and I go beyond 40 weeks. I’m not feeling nervous about labour or birth, it just all feels like it’s gone so fast and I want longer to enjoy it!
Am I the only one?

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I want mine to last longer but only because I’m moving into our flat on the 16th and I desperately don’t want him to come before then! So many tips on inducing Labour but I can’t find anything on holding off Labour! I hope for a due date baby 😩

defo not the same for me lol, hate being pregnant, want them out as soon as they can, but everyone is different! and if youve enjoyed it and want baby to stay tucked in then you do that hun! everyone enjoys different parts xx

I feel the same! I’m so so excited for little one to arrive but at the same time I feel sad that my pregnancy is coming to an end. I’m trying to make the most of my last couple of days (being induced on Tues). This last trimester has flown by!
I’m going to miss having her in my tummy 🥺

I hope he arrives once you’ve moved! That’s a busy time for you!

hope your little one arrives for you soon 😊
thank you!

Thank you! I feel like my body will know to hold off until we’re settled and the midwife agreed! I hope you get to go a bit overdue and enjoy your last weeks, I know a few women who said they really missed being pregnant so you’re defo not the only one x

I’m really going to miss them being in my tummy too 🥹 yes, I think that’s the best thing, try and make the most of it. It will be so lovely when they are here as well though 😊 just a different type of lovely! Hope your induction goes well.

I LOVE the feeling of him kicking and moving about inside me. I’m definitely going to miss it!

me too! It feels so special, it’s hard to imagine it not happening anymore.

Absolutely cannot relate to loving this part of pregnancy but at the same time I will definitely miss feeling his movements, I feel so connected to him and I love him so much.

I think I'm done being pregnant 🤣 it was cute until this acid reflux and carpal tunnel came and smacked me. Just want my little girl in my arms now

I’m done being pregnant now I’m 37+4 and so uncomfortable. I will miss the little kicks but just ready for him to arrive now

I’m same, I’ve loved being pregnant I’m quite sad that it’s coming towards the end now xx

Aw this is refreshing to read 🥰 I feel like I've read so many posts about people wishing & expecting their baby to come early today... I know we are getting big and uncomfortable now but I do think I will miss the kicks, It was hard when I was working and there have been some anxious times along the way but I'm trying to enjoy my last few days just us before our lives change 🩷

yes, this is such a unique time of our lives! Hope you have some lovely last few days as just you! 🥰

I'm not wishing this time away. I'm honestly enjoying every moment. It took us so long to get here, I never want to forget these feelings. Especially if we never get the chance to do it all again x

I’m conscious that this might be the only time for me which I guess makes me less keen for it to end soon!
Pleased to hear that you are enjoying it too 😊

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