Content this is my last baby

[MrsCremuel]

I am 34 weeks with my second. I have a lot of mixed emotions at the moment, excitement for this new baby and also some dread at having a toddler whilst going through that newborn phase. I am very emotional at the moment, but do feel contentment that I know this will be my last. I’m still breastfeeding my 27mo and have found this pregnancy hard. Im looking forward to having my body back!

It’s a really weird set of thoughts and emotions! I’m loving the idea of a baby again but equally happy this is the last time and looking forward to the idea of having older children whilst not wanting to wish it away.

Anyone else pregnant and feeling like this will defo be the last one?

@MrsCremuel me too!! I'm 34+2, 2nd baby! My DD is 17 months. This pregnancy has been so so difficult. My body is wrecked. Stretchmarks galore, horrific PGP and still waiting for that pregnancy glow... lol. DP and I have decided this is the last and I feel quite happy with my decision. I'm having another girl and two girls will be just perfect for us!
How are you coping with this pregnancy? I never anticipated how exhausting it would be with a toddler on top of it all. I'm equally as worried about having a newborn AND toddler! 🙈 x

Can i ask how old you are? Just i had 2 horrific pregnancies in my 20's but as soon as i got into my 30's i suddenly felt super broody as my 2 became independant.

3rd baby is not planned but am happy i have one last newborn and will get to really enjoy it this time (last 2 only 19 months gap so hard work).

@MyGrassIsBrowner I really thought second time round would be easier , like you it’s been much harder! I have a very active boy and feel the strain of the baby much more this time round. Feeling very heavy and ‘twingey’ with lots of braxton hicks, back and hip pain etc. Absolutely shattered.

I am having another boy so I’ll have two boys . I am definitely pleased to be giving my son a sibling as I think he will thrive as a big brother but I am also quite terrified at the thought of a newborn and toddler now I am starting to plan a bit more and the reality is hitting me!

I’m telling myself I’m more experienced now and running after DS1 with a newborn will be easier than doing it pregnant!

@HyphenCobra 33 so could squeeze in another but personally wouldn’t fancy the baby stage again too near 40. How old are your other two?

Me!
I’m 36+6 with baby number 4 and 100% do not want anymore

My other 3 children are a fair bit older, my youngest is nearly 7.

This baby is the first and only with my current partner and will be his first and only child.

But I’m 39 and until I met my partner 4 years ago I thought I was done at 3 children. Had I not met him I’d have been perfectly content with 3.

I’m having a c section on Friday and have opted to be sterilised at the same time!

I am looking forward to never being pregnant again. I developed gestational diabetes this time around so it’s not been a particularly enjoyable pregnancy.

[quote MrsCremuel]@HyphenCobra 33 so could squeeze in another but personally wouldn’t fancy the baby stage again too near 40. How old are your other two?[/quote]
Ahhh okay, yeah my 2 are 10 and 12 and I'm 36 so had time to get broody again 😂

I HATE pregnancy with a passion and suffer every problem going so had to have many years gap to forget the misery hahaha

Hopefully the broodiness doesn't come for you 🤞😄

Me - though I’m expecting twins . We have an older one and she’s delightful but I’m happy to have ttc, morning sickness etc behind me for good and will breath a sigh of relief once everyone is weaned, potty trained etc.

I'm 34 and 39 weeks pregnant with our 3rd and last. I would have loved to have 4 but I'm likely to have my 3rd section soon unless my body does what it is supposed to and I just can't put myself through surgery for a 4th. I've mixed feelings, I'm trying to relish the positive things about my pregnancy but do feel a little sad that I won't experience pregnancy again.

I had my dd at 29, ds at 30 and am now 34.

I'm 38 and 35 weeks pregnant with my second who was planned and wanted but I'm 100% sure this is my last pregnancy. I feel like my body is falling apart. Absolutely no way I can go through it again.

I have a 4 year old and also worried about how I'm going to manage the two of them - both boys as well! We have no family living close and no support available.