Well, here we are ... still waiting for our little one to make his appearance in the world, and sometimes you have to just laugh to keep from crying. So, today, I've been trying to look at the lighter side of being sooooo pregnant... (disclaimer: much sarcasm to follow. I know, Mom - sarcasm is not a healthy form of communication. I'll blame it on the hormones)
- its been so nice to have cooler weather since I tend to be hot all the time. The only problem is the shoes ... If Will's not here to help me, you might just see me in flip-flops even when its 40 degrees outside. Its because I looked at my socks and tennis shoes and thought, "It's just not worth it."
- Prenatal yoga has been a great tool to work on breathing, relaxation, help circulation, etc. The only problem is the getting down on the floor ... how am I supposed to do that??? Most of the time, I just half-fall down and then have to roll over into a sitting position. Graceful? no. Accomplishes the purpose? yes.
- You know its time to have this baby already when the kids at church come up to you and place their hands gently on your belly. so sweet! Then, their eyes get big as saucers as they say, "There's one big baby in there!" I still haven't figured how to respond to that one ... :)
- I've decided that my nesting instinct is definitely expressed in cooking... over the last two days, I've made brown rice salad, mexican casserole, magic cookie bars, honey mustard dressing, blueberry muffins, and potato-corn chowder. Will has been particularly enjoying this aspect of the pregnancy.
- I'm starting to feel like a human parody of the saying "a watched pot never boils." I feel the need to start every phone conversation with "I'm not in labor" since I know that's what everyone wants to know anyway. I'm also realizing how clumsy I am - spilling things, dropping things, etc. - and how I seem to feel the need to meet every instance of my clumsiness with some sort of exclamation like "ow!" "oops!" "shoot!" or even the occasional c-r-a-p. I'm realizing this now because, every time I yell "aah!" from the kitchen, Will immediately yells back anxiously, "What's going on?" No labor, just spilled flour!
- Finally, I'm discovering that most cute maternity clothes are made for women who are about 8 months pregnant. There are very few of my maternity clothes that will even button around my belly anymore. If i get any bigger, I'll be reduced to wearing a Snuggie ... but never fear! They've introduced the designer Snuggie this year, complete with a great selection of animal prints! :)
This cracked me up . . . for several reasons -- 1.) I'm pregnant, so I completely understand many of these trials you are going through -- especially the getting on the floor and finding clothes that fit (luckily, I'm the 8- month pregnant girl right now, but I know what is coming!) 2.) I was overdue with Catherine so I know the feeling of thinking you are going to be pregnant forever! I had a meltdown in the shower the day before Catherine was born. :) Hang in there! Enjoy these last few days-- as impossible as that may seem. I haven't seen any new updates, but maybe you'll have your sweet baby really soon . . . maybe you're even in labor as I type! :) I love you!
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