Such a gratifying feeling when the baby moves inside the womb. / myLot

August 3, 2011 7:33pm CST

I have always been terrified of having labor. I had no complications with the first one, only that she was so big for my opening that I almost had c-section if I waited 2 weeks more for my due date. Now is so different because I have placenta previa and I became more terrified. But I know I have to be strong for my children. And I notice that despite all the anxiety and the fears, it all just seem to go away each time I feel the baby moving inside my belly. And I start to feel excited as I wait for her. And despite all the pain that we women have to go through from pregnancy to labor it is such a gratifying feeling to be a mother.

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AishaBR

@AishaBR (345)

• United States

4 Aug 11

I remember when I use to feel my baby moving in my belly. It always made me smile even on my worse days. I some times wished that I could have kissed my own belly lol. I think the labor and all the pain was worth it. I hope everything goes well for you.

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thetis74

@thetis74 (1525)

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4 Aug 11

Hahaha. I had a laugh when you said you wanted to kiss it. Yes it is all worth the pain. That's the glory of motherhood. Thanks a lot.

pacrptc

@pacrptc (231)

• United States

4 Aug 11

i loved playing with my son when i was pregnant... it was one of the greatest feelings in the world... i love being a mother as well... i was afraid of my first labor and birth.. and now that i know what to expect i am still afraid for the second one to... so i feel your pain girl... keep your head up and you will get through anything

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thetis74

@thetis74 (1525)

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4 Aug 11

I guess it is just natural to feel like that. Sometimes I get this crazy thought if my baby's limbs are complete. Then after an ultrasound I say to myself' "oh at last I know my baby is complete". It's crazy. Maybe it won't go away no matter how many babies we'll get to have. Thank you dear friend. I will be just fine. There are other women who have worse complications than I have and they are okay. That should mean I will be fine too.

zalilame

@zalilame (880)

• Malaysia

5 Aug 11

Yes it is. I love being a mom. It completes me as a woman. I waited 2 years before I had my first son. I thought I was barren but when I first conceived him I felt pampered and relax. When he was born I was so ecstatic. It means the world to me.

thetis74

@thetis74 (1525)

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5 Aug 11

Oh what a wait. Glad you have children now. The long wait was all worth it. Congratulations! Keep up being a good mother.

miadsoriano

@miadsoriano (884)

• Philippines

7 Aug 11

You said it, sister! Nothing compares to that feeling when you carry that baby to term and give birth to your own flesh and blood. From one mother to another, thanks for reminding me of that feeling. Made my day! :)

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