Just complaining in general about feeling like I'll never give birth

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I'm 36 weeks pregnant and I honestly feel like I've been pregnant for years. I'm fed up completely. I can't sleep, I feel sick, I have no energy and I feel like I'm never gonna give birth like I'm gonna be pregnant forever. And the thought of going over my due date horrifies me! Everyone says "you should enjoy this time" well I'm not enjoying it, I'm severely impatient and just want to have my baby!

I'd focus on the fact that you can actually have children, that would get me over it pretty quick. You don't realise how lucky you are!!

I'm sure everyone who commented feels incredibly lucky to be pregnant but it doesn't mean they can't have a whinge about how uncomfortable pregnancy is.

I have two legs and am very grateful for not being an amputee but I still whinge about cramp!!

My first baby was prem and I spent my entire second pregnancy worried I'd have another early baby... until about 36 weeks!! Full term pregnancy is so uncomfortable. Everyday feels like a year!

@fluffydogs with the greatest of respect. It's maybe better that you hide this thread if it offends/upsets you so much. I think we all appreciate how lucky we are to be pregnant but it doesn't mean it's not bloody difficult some of the time. I don't know your situation and I'm truly sorry if you've experienced difficulties but that doesn't give you the right to dictate how other women feel about things.

Fluffydogs it's taken me 8-9 years, 15k, 5 IVF cycles, 3 surgeries, 2 miscarriages, premature menopause before 30 and 3 egg donors to get to this point so believe me I do appreciate how lucky I am but that also doesn't mean I should give up my right to complain about having a rough time of it

It doesn’t offend me I was just shocked that people could winge about something so much! It’s really not that bad in the grand scheme of things is it? I felt you perhaps need to get a grip! Motherhood is far more challenging for most. Perhaps if it’s so bad having children for you isn’t the best idea!

Good grief @fluffydogs, being heavily pregnant is notoriously uncomfortable, why shouldn't people be able to say as much? It's not like they're ranting and ranting, saying they regret being pregnant, worst thing ever, what misery hath god wrought me etc - it's just a bit of a moan, which I'm sure you absolutely never do about anything ever, right? Not when you get stuck in traffic and are late for an appointment? When something breaks in your house and you have to pay to get it fixed? You suffer any inconvenience at all and you don't ever feel miffed and whinge to people to make yourself feel a bit better? Sure...

I'm sorry for you if this has dredged up something going on in your personal life and made you upset but telling someone not to complain because other people have it worse is the exactly same as telling someone that they can't be happy because other people have it better! Everything is relative.

On mumsnet people like to moan about people moaning...

I’m 39w and 4 days I feel exactly the same I have tried everything to get my little one moving and nothing seems to be working! Due date on Friday but I have a feeling I’m going to be late. Has any body ever had a sweep if so opinions?? Thank you

@Newmummytobe2018 Snap due dates!

I also have been offered a sweep on Friday if baby doesn't make an appearance before then. I've never had one so can't advise but my sister said they HURT

Iv read lots about them and there not 100% effective I don’t think I want to put my body through stress if it’s not needed. I mean if it would mean you would go into labour after having a sweep 90-100% then I would do it but having doubts. Good luck I hope all goes well for you x

Does anyone else have mood swings? I'm not sure if it is the hormones or the lack of sleep but I'm not myself.

@stoptheroundabout definitely!
Yesterday I was completely fine, my DH came home and I asked him to come up to the nursery to see the stuff I’d ordered.
He came upstairs and instead of looking at what I’d got, he started looking through some boxes that need sorting. I immediately burst into tears!

Thank you everyone for your replies.
My intention isn't to offend anyone. I know how lucky i am to be able to have a baby I've had previous problems as well. I wasn't asking for an argument just people's experiences and to have a general moan. I don't have a lot of friends I can really talk to so it's nice reading the comments on here and feeling like I'm not in this boat on my own.
I think if something like this offends you it's probably best not to comment to be honest. Everyone's entitled to moan.

I'm in for a section this afternoon after the failed induction, just so glad to know I will have a baby later today, I hope the next few days or weeks go quick for you all!

Thanks Mrstobe90 it's good to know I'm not alone. I'm trying to count to ten or give myself a time out when I need it.

zoenichole158 moan away. We're all in the same boat. Some days are easier than others. TTC isn't always an easy journey and Pregnancy is the same. You're definitely not alone

Good luck today Lauren83. Enjoy every second of your new baby. It is a magical time. It makes the everyday struggles of pregnancy worth the wait

Good luck today @Lauren83 hope it all goes really well for you and little one!

I'm 39 weeks today. No sign of baby making an appearance so I'm going to go paint the door in the nursery and see if that gets it moving! I did read this morning that the general discomfort of the last couple of weeks of pregnancy can be thought to be helpful in getting you past the birthing anxieties you might have. Basically you're so done with being pregnant that you stop worrying about how the birth itself might go, you just want the baby out. So that's my positive thought for the day hahaha

I completely know how you feel and I’m only 30 weeks. my mobility is rubbish I’m constantly in pain and can’t even dress myself or roll over in bed without DH’s help.

does anyone else get a crampy feeling for 5-10 mins after repositioning in bed? It fools me into thinking something is happening every time but then fades away.

Op , moan as much as you like. Your emotions are all over the place and you just want your body back , right?

Going overdue is so hard , I was in tears by 40 + 12.

Being pregnant is hard , nervously waiting for Labour is hard. You'll have your baby in your arms soon . Let us know how it goes.

@owltrousers I've been getting that for the last couple of weeks. It's so annoying because then you're awake and it take ages to get back to sleep again

41+1 today. Going in for induction tomorrow! At least there's light at the end of the tunnel!

Owltrousers- yes i get pains every time I turns over. To be honest I'm struggling to pick my feet up sometimes as well. The pain in my lower abdomen is horrible but then it just goes. I'm not even scared of giving birth any more i just want the baby out now lol x

I'm sorry for my massive moan today. I ache most of the time now so the agony of rolling over/getting out of bed/putting on clothes/sitting down has become a daily issue. I'm equally jealous depressed of how much nearer (than me) some of you are to having your babies and feeling normal again. 😭 I want to sleep without feeling I've been crushed internally. I want to see my feet. I want to walk around without looking like John Wayne. I want clothes that fit.

Moan away @StopTheRoundabout I don't blame you. I have a mantra that this will all be worth it in the end but it's tough sometimes!

Thanks katmarie, I'm feeling better today.