This morning I had a heart to heart with Baby Girl, letting her know I would really appreciate it if she made an effort to come on out today. Her response: "Don't rush me, Mom!" and then she punched me square in the bladder. Unfortunately, the doctor confirmed Baby's sentiments. Apparently, I am not even a little bit dialated yet. I guess her head is right there, locked and loaded, but other than that, it doesn't look like it will be this week. "Maybe next week though!" says the doctor cheerily as she is bounding out the door. Poo.
I know what you are thinking. Yes, it is still early. As of yesterday I am officially "full term" though, so that means she could come any time. And I would like it to be this time. I now know what all those mommies in the last weeks complain about. This is literally the most uncomfortable I have ever been. And there is no relief! I could probably deal with it ok if it were just the difficulty sleeping, the achy hips, heartburn, and having to pee constantly. But the swelling...it is just too much. It is, by far, the worst symptom I have. And for whatever reason I have it worse than the average prego. I have it from my toes all the way up my thighs. Oh, and let's not forget my other limbs. I haven't been able to wear my wedding ring in a month, I have a hard time bending my wrists, and my upper arms are about the size of an average person's legs. I've tried everything. I even went swimming last night, which was formerly my "miracle cure." Nothing.
So, since there is nothing to do about it and I am likely not going to get my wishes to meet the bambina today, I have decided to focus on the following GREAT things about being pregnant:
1. People always want to buy you food. Not only that, they are willing to go out of their way to get whatever it is that you are currently craving.
2. If you arrive to some kind of function late (as I often do...oops!) and there are no seats left someone is always willing to give up their chair for you.
3. This may not apply to all pregos, but for me at least I have a "get out of grocery shopping free" card. I had one particularly bad grocery shopping experience a couple months ago that left me physically and emotionally drained and ever since then Erik has taken on that chore!
4. The Grandmas (my mom and my mother-in-law) are always fussing over me, making sure I am comfortable and not over-doing it. I suspect this is more out of concern for their precious grandbaby, but I'll take it!
5. You can indulge in things like pedicures without feeling guilty over the cost because really, what else are you going to do? You can't reach your toes!
6. You get fabulous hair and nails.
7. And perhaps the best perk: When you announce you are going to take a nap, no one looks at you like you are some kind of lazy hobo. In fact, they applaud you for making such a great decision for your baby.
Ok, now I feel a little better about my situation. Although, I won't be sad if she changes her mind and decides she is ready to come tonight!
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