Well, everyone. I've been officially diagnosed with a severe condition. It's serious.

"Unending Pregnancy Syndrome"

I am expected to expect... eternally.

This baby, I understand, will never arrive. I will just carry her about within me until I stand next to a city bus and measure the same.

Oh, whatever will I do?

If any of you have any advice or experience, do share. I'm reeling with the news and quite unhappy. I've already completed so much readying for what I thought was going to result in an adorable, cuddly baby girl.

Now this.

What will I do with all the tiny little sleepers? The little dresses I've sewn? The booties? And I've already had my husband go through the trouble of bringing furniture for the baby down from the attic, and have rearranged our room to suit.

I'm so disappointed!

If only the Lord would release me, and bring my baby forth! Soon! Tell me this is just a false diagnoses! A dream!

I long to hold my baby in my arms, and lose all my aches and pains! I want to soothe a crying baby rather than waddle.

Well, I suppose I will soon adjust to the bad news. Do pray for me. Perhaps God will attend to your pleas and send this baby to me, after all!

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A note to those who've commented:

Yes, it's time!

If any of you have any tips on making it through these last days, I'm "all eyes"! Write away!

I have a bottle of castor oil here that's looking mighty fine but I know in the past it hasn't worked. So... there it still sits with that unmistakable odor that brings memories fresh as new!

Yes, we're having a hospital birth. I desired home, but husband didn't feel as positive at the idea as we lost a baby (midwife was not there) in 2000, two days after birth. My second through fourth babies came at home. It was such a wonderful, pleasant experience (even with the pain) to be in my own surroundings, as compared to the last four hospital births.  

I will definitely post some pictures and a story when I'm able! I can't wait to get past the work of labor and finally "meet" this little blessing! My arms just absolutely ache to hold her!

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Shared by karenhuse

I understan how bad you want this baby out. But hang in there she will be here soon and we better see tons of pictures. I will be envious and mushy.

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Shared by morningsunshine

I have always said I would rather do natural labor than be pregnant. At least in labor, you have no sense of the passing time, and it ENDS!!!! pregnancy seems interminable! but, just think, soon you will be holding that baby! (and from personal experience - a little more of what got you in this situation, can get you out! *wink*)

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Shared by Barefootcountrygirl

Finally!! I name for what I suffer with!!

*35 weeks, and feeling like I could be rented space for a Costco*

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Shared by southernbelle

Bless your heart. It can't be long now!

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Shared by blessedmomof10

Oh, carrie!! I hear your heart........it's time isn't it???? The last few days are so oooooooo hard....... praying that your precious bundle will soon arrive!
Will you have a homebirth??

(( Hugs))

gloria

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Shared by chimicole

Carrie~
You make me giggle AND long for another child. But I am in the "grandma" stage of life now.
Can I live vicariously through your pregnancy? *smile*
God bless Carrie, and it will be over soon enough. Can't wait to hear all about it and to see pics of your beautiful family.
{{{HUGS}}}
Julie *

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Shared by ret

You're wonderful writer, Carrie! Enjoy these last days with her IN, because she'll never go back to make you feel again HER precious moves from inside. I pray for both of you for an easier medications free hospital labor - I've pased it twice and it's quite bearable. God who's love be with your family
Hugs - Krystina

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Shared by Musketman

Obviously the baby has developed a sense of humor at an unprecedented early stage, the baby refuses to be born until the delivery is at it's most inconvenient time possible, then it'll be funny. Babies think hysterics is funny, don't ask me why, they just do.
~Randy

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Shared by Anonymous

Oh Carrie, I so understand how you feel! I pray for peace for you in the coming days. Can't wait to see your new blessing! (Nikki)

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Shared by trying2bfrugal

I pray that everything goes well.

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Shared by gabbie427

Thanks for sharing.

God's Blessings,
AmyJo

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