I am 36 weeks pregnant and for some reason I feel really sad… I miss my family, but at the same time I know I made the decision to move to another country to be with the man I love… but I cant stop thinking how much I would love to be able to go see my parents and give them a big hug. They have always being there and I am glad I could go see them last february, but it isnt the same. Id love to go see my mom right now and have some coffee together…
Im sorry Im rambling… I would call them now, but it is almost midnight over there and if I did, they would freak out thinking that something is wrong…
Aww hugs Will they be able to fly out when the baby is born?
My mom is coming forsure to stay with us for at least a month. My dad might wait a little bit though.
I’m sorry you’re feeling sad. I know it’s hard to be separated from loved ones at times like this.
Many 
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to you!
Big Bear Hugs… I know it’s hard… My daughter went through similar… she was 1,000 miles away w/ both children.
One thing though… remember… your parents love you and know you…Your mother would understand you needing to talk w/ her even if it is midnight!
My daughter did it more than once… She just needed to hear my voice, and for me to make her laugh…
Don’t underestimate your parents understanding…
Hang in there… and know you have a family here who cares also!
Thank you!!! I had a hard day at work, I think I am getting to the point where I just feel comfortable at home seeing no one but my hubby and my big belly… I will call my mom tomorrow morning when I wake up. 
AWWWWWWWW 
I’m sorry!!!
It’s the hormones and where you are in your pregnancy. It’s NORMAL AND NATURAL to miss your family.
My parents live 4 hours away, and I have felt that feeling many, many times but especially when pregnant or right after my baby was born. My heart goes out to you.
Please mention this to your doctor. Post partum depression can actually start during pregnancy. Isolating oneself is a hallmark of depression. Better to mention to your doctor and let him/her assess.
you DO need your family at a time like this
your mom will understand even if you call at the middle of the night
any level of isolation SUCKS
but when you are pregnant, its even worse
hugs to you
hope things get better
and DO reach out when you need it
ecb
(((HUGS)))
I had both my babies here in Europe, and my parents were back home in NYC. Neither of them were able to visit afterwards, either 
Do you and your parents have webcams? We used ours a lot during that time. It’s not the same as being there, but it’s better than nothing.
I’m sorry you can’t be with your family members right now.
When I had all three of my children I did not live anywhere near my parents. My first child was born in Japan as my dh was stationed there.
Our second child was born in TExas and our third and last child was born in Alaska. But I have to say that it worked out well for me because I always made close friends where ever we lived and they became “family” in a way. Being in the military does that for you and it was a blessing.
Back then there was NO such thing as EMAIL and boy how that would have been WONDERFUL to have when we lived in Japan. But we sent tape cassettes to each other. Now I know I’m dating myself. :teehee:
My parents were very far away when my daughter was born - and they still are (she’s 3). It’s hard - sometimes I just want to be able to sit and chat with my mother. And I know it’s hard for them to never see their grandchild (they have a few times, but a few times isn’t much in 3 years).
Good luck and congratulations though!
Oh my gosh, I wish I could jump right through this keyboard and give you a huge
You said that your mom will be visiting for a month and, since you’re at 38 weeks, it shouldn’t be too long now, huh? Hang in there, sweetie. Just keep checking in with us and we can be your moms until your mom is there by your side.
The last few weeks of any pregnancy are filled with sooooooo much emotion. It WILL get better, honest!
Give your mom a call. I know for a FACT that she won’t care what time it is. My 3 girls do not live nearby and I would just love to get a call from either of them at any time.
By the number of responses to your post, it’s quite obvious that there are lots of people here who care for you and will help you through this. That’s what I LOVE about artists! We’re so emotional and nurturing.
Blessings,
Leslie
Your KH family sends you hugs and kisses
An emotional rollercoaster is probably quite normal for pregnancy, but good for you for posting and letting it out. Sometimes it relieves the pressure and sadness a bit just to have told someone else how you’re feeling.
And call your mom today! She’ll be so happy to hear from you and I bet it will give you an emotional boost.
Oh, I really sympathize with you! I am in the same position as you (minus the pregnancy) and REALLY miss my mom. I just sent her two boxes full of surprises for Mother’s Day.
Keep reminding yourself that she will be with you soon!! 
hugs for melissa
feel better soon, sweetie! 
I’m so sorry you’re feeling sad! I think I would feel the same way in your position. I agree with Snowbear- I do think your mom would understand even if you did call her at midnight. As a mom myself (although my kids are very young) I would want them to call me anytime they needed me. Although it’s true that my first reaction to the phone ringing at midnight would be fear that something is wrong… but I’d still want you to call me.
BIG HUGS to you!
Girls all of you made my day… I feel better today, I called my mom, we talked for a while about everything… there is a chance she might come a couple weeks earlier, but that depends on her work.
Its been a hard pregnancy although I have never been pregnant before I dont think I could do this again… everyone says I will change my mind, I really dont think so… yesterday night I was so sad I made a list of all the things that happened in the last few months and it doesnt look nice… I had really bad morning sickness and migraines, which I can take because they are part of being pregnant… I work at a bank, I was robbed in january, not hurt but it affected me lots… had to go to therapy sessions for that… around the same time, my doctor found a lump on my breast and they had tests done, they even scheduled a biopsy, when we went to have it done they couldnt find the lump anymore(which was a blessing, but still lots of stress)… I flew to see my parents in february, it was good to see them but while I was there one of my aunts passed away with cancer, I couldnt make it to the funeral because I was leaving that morning; the day after my bday in march I was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy… I couldnt move one side of my face for three weeks, they couldnt put me on steroids because of the pregnancy, so I had to deal with it, I took one week off from work with a doctor’s note and they refused to apply it, so I didnt get paid for one full week, they wouldnt let me use my paid time off for the year either because “I hadn’t accrued it yet”… while I had Bell’s palsy my husband’s grandfather passed away, I had to go to the funeral and show up with the paralisis… my manager had been telling me before I got pregnant that she was going to promote me, she even mentioned that during my review in march, but im still waiting on that… my husband says that they wont do it because I am going on a leave when I have the baby and they would have to pay me more for that leave than if they wait until I come back.
I have been so worried for the last few weeks thinking that there might be something wrong with my baby and all these things that have happened have been just small things preparing me for something worse… I know I shouldnt think like that being that so far nothing has gone wrong with my little one… but I can’t avoid it…
Im sorry I brought all this up…
Thank you so much for being there my KH friends!!
(((Melissa))) That’s a lot to go through in such a short amount of time, especially with being pregnant on top of it. I hope your mom can come a bit earlier and take care of you and let you simply rest before the baby comes.