I went to my first childbirth preparation class last night. Although there were three other lovely couples, just listening to them made me want to scream - why couldn't I have a pregnancy like that! And then ofcourse there was there "what should you be eating" or not eating. And that look of shock when I tell people I drink diet coke (the ONLY thing that helps my nausea). You can just see them thinking "how could she do that while she's pregnant!" and then there's the "you should be exercising atleast twice a week, swimming being the best" HA - How do I explain that having a shower is completely exhausting and can only be done on bad days. But the best was that she assured me that because my Mum had to be induced at 2 weeks past her due date for 3 out of 4 of her pregnancies, that there was no way I would give birth on my due date - which is EXACTLY what you want to here when your counting down day by day, hour by hour! Thankgoodness I have my husband who reassures me every day that I was chosen to carry this child and therefore whatever I have to do to bring it into the world is enough. It's just so frustrating, I feel so cheated out of my pregnancy. I know some of you are suffering loads more than I am at this stage and my heart goes out to you. Counting down with you.....
Leah