Did you have prenatal depression? If so, what did you do?
I haven’t been diagnosed with depression, but I’m sure that’s what is going on. I am 41 weeks, 1 day pregnant and for the past month or so, I’ve been so moody, so irritable. All along, I’ve said I want a natural, drug-free labor and delivery, but my body is showing no signs of upcoming labor – the baby hasn’t even dropped yet! I am really, really uncomfortable and just want this baby to come out, by whatever means. Honestly, sometimes I think I am starting to resent the baby for making me so miserable. I’ve always thought I’d be a good mother; even all throughout this pregnancy (up until lately), I was so excited and ready to meet my little one, and be a good mother. I tried to talk to my husband about it, but he didn’t get it. He was just like, “Think happy thoughts; imagine how wonderful it will be to hold the baby. You’ll be okay; it’s mind over matter.” I’ve tried not to feel so bad. I’ve tried to imagine what it’ll be like to have my baby. But really, I just can’t! I feel like I’m never even going to have this baby, and I’ll be stuck in this pregnant misery forever! I don’t really have anyone to talk to who would understand! What can I do? I don’t want to take medication…
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Don’t worry I think you are fine, just a little tired of being pregnant I am sure, being over due and all. My friend went all the way to 43w4d before she went into labor 1 day before her induction was scheduled, She never dropped until she started feeling the first contractions. Hang in there your baby will be here soon enough!
I don’t think you need medication (although I am not a doctor–you might want to see a psychiatrist). Based on what you have written, I think you are just sick of being pregnant! At 41 weeks, you are probably just feeling huge and overwhelmed–and even a month ago, you were probably feeling pretty sick of pregnancy. I have also had the occasional though of resentment–especially when I had really bad morning sickness, or when my indigestion gets so bad I throw up! I try to tell myself that it will all be over soon, and it will be so great to hold my baby–but its really hard! Mind over matter is really easy for them to say! Just stick in there–your baby will be here soon and all your pregnancy discomforts will go away (aside from that whole month long period business…ick). Just make sure you have a serious conversation with your hubby about looking out for signs of post-partem depression… even if he thinks you are being ridiculous, at least he will know what to watch for. Best of luck to you–you are almost there!