Hey ladies. Some of you know that lately I've been having some serious problems with my Bipolar acting up and having the headaches, panic attacks, etc. There isn't any medication that I can take while I'm pregnant that will help the way I need it to, and the med I am taking all it does it help me sleep. It's not helping the BIGGIE issues.
I'm 35 weeks now, and at my next appt will be one day shy of 36 wks. I have been seriously agitated with Brian and the kids, and cry all the time over NOTHING. I feel like this is taking away from me being the mother that I need to be and the wife I should be.
All of us here are mommies, so I wanted experienced opinions first, then I'll talk to Brian. Should I ask the doctor if we could induce around 37-38 weeks so we can do something about ME. I don't want to rush Patrick into the world, but this pregnancy has followed the pattern I had with Gabe and if it continues the same way, by 40 weeks, I'm scared it will take too much to "fix" the issue.
am I being selfish by wanting to have them take Patrick early just so I can fix my problems? I feel like it's the best thing for him, but I also feel like I'm not putting my child first, and I know it's my responsibility to put him first. what do you all think?

I think you should definitely talk with your husband and doctor about the way you are feeling; my neice also had to change her medications while pregnant and would have considered an early induction if it would have been better for her and or the baby... Perhaps your doctor or midwife would know of some relaxation techniques or a medication that would be helpful during these last few weeks? I understand that you may not be able to take your regular medication, but perhaps there is something that woudl be safe to take in its place? I'll be praying for ya...

Sounds like a good plan once you have your doctors OK re: his lung development, if nothing else helps.

I'm sure he'd rather come into the world a couple weeks early and have your focus than be the full 40+ weeks and have you deeper off balance (with one hand of yours taken from him to hold your thread) during his first days.

It doesn't sound selfish to me at all. :P You sound very clear headed and unselfish, thinking about the future and how you can be a good mother, which is far more impotant than a few weeks inutero. Lots of babies are delivered for convenience sake for far less important reasons than yours. I would discuss it with hubby and then the doctor. I am surprised that he hasn't already suggested the idea! You are an amazing person! Big hug! :D

thanks. I go to the doctor next friday, the 26th I think. I'm going to talk to Brian about it tonight and hopefully be able to talk with the doc next friday.

thanks for all the advice and prayers.