A Note on Pregnancy

At 38 weeks I sit here really contemplating what it's been like to be pregnant and the miracle that it is. I have been pregnant for 266 days. That's crazy right? And if the "What To Expect" book is right then today he is about the size of a medium watermelon weighing around 6.5 lbs+ and between 19-22 inches long. Pause for second with me. SERIOUSLY? I can honestly say though I am physically feeling the effects I don't think that I have actually been doing the work this whole time. Yes my stomach is a basketball and my whole body is currently unrecognizeable, I just seriously cannot take the credit. Seeing him in the beginning on the little screen as a blip, then with his full body makes me look at this growing, breathing, living thing and know it's not me. It's all God. It is his miraculous hand and work that have led me through it and helped him grow to the large baby I will soon deliver. There's no way vitamins and "eating right" can alone lead to this beautiful boy who's about to come.

So that being said and the sap being pretty much out of the way I thought of the things I will miss and the things I won't about being in my current state (without the overshare). Let's start with what I won't miss since it's always good to end on a positive note:

Things That I Will NOT Miss

1. Sweating to death because my hormones are nuts (hence the nickname Derek has provided of "Crockpot" - because I am slow cooking a baby and always running warm)
2. How much we spend on toilet paper because I pee every half hour max. 1 hour
3. The constant stuffy nose that accompanies pregnancy
4. Maternity clothes - let's face it most of them are not the cutest and the band in the pants just gets awkward toward the end because it doesn't go all the way over your (my) huge stomach
5. The awkward and sometimes rude comments you get from people such as "Are you sure there isn't two in there?" "You must be due any day now" "Wow you have just gotten so big!" (Yes people along with my belly came the thickest skin ever and I no longer am sensitive to rudeness!)
6. FORGETTING EVERYTHING - Pregnancy Brain which I know will turn in to Mommy Brain but atleast I have hope at this point that some of it may return

Things that I Will Miss

1. The constant movement and kicks that he does in there always surprise me and make me so happy. He is so active and I love knowing he's in there wanting to get out and be with us.
2. Sitting on the couch or in bed and grabbing Daddy's hand telling him to feel this or that - his face and reactions always make my heart skip a beat
3. Though I can't wait to meet our son, I will miss being able to rub my belly and know he's safe and protected in there where no one else can get to him
4. Yes I use the excuse "I'm pregnant" so I can eat some dessert, so I don't have to lift things, etc. So what?
5. There are people who are so nice to you when you're pregnant  (despite the afforementioned #5)- the nice ones open doors for you, let you go first, always tell you how children and babies will change your life, and encourage you, etc. For some reason they think a pregnant woman is approachable and nice, which I like!

I am sure there are more which I can't think of at this moment. But I guess it's really wrapping up here. I just can't wait to actually meet him, see his face, and start this next chapter as a 3 person family!!!!