Even though my hips and back are really starting to hurt, there are a few positives to consider:
1. I'm done working which means that I have more free time for nesting! (which is completely REAL, by the way) This morning I vacuumed and Lysol'ed the insides of all of our kitchen cabinets and drawers at 8:00am. I have no idea what provoked it, but it felt good to do. And then my craziness continued as I bleached & scrubbed down the inside of our dishwasher (because clearly it doesn't get clean when we wash dishes!) and then I even POLISHED some SILVER! I've never polished silver before in my life. By 10:30am, I had dusted, swept, vacuumed, reorganized, started laundry and done some touch-up painting in our dining room. I rewarded myself with an hour-long nap. :)
2. Mother Nature has finally cooperated with my pleas for cooler temperatures. It should be in the upper 60's or 70's all week. My swollen feet say 'thank you'. I love having the windows open again!
3. The crazy looks that strangers give you when you say, "I'm due today!" or even better, "I was due yesterday!" The grocery store clerk looked at me like I was about to pop any second and immediately went into hyper-drive to rush me out the door today. I can't blame her though; no one really wants to see a pregnant woman's water break. This should get better and better as the week progresses!
4. My ice cream binge continues! (it's the baby that always wants it, not me - let's get that straight) My favorites lately have been the Buckeye Blast at Graeters (muy delicioso) and the .99 cent (normally $1.99!) "Arctic Freeze" at UDF. I opt for the vanilla ice cream with a few Reese's Cups mixed in. Just typing this out makes me want one. Yumm-o!
5. With the baby in my womb, I know that he is safe and protected. The thought of caring for a baby who is completely, 100% dependent on us, is a little scary. Will Jeff and I know what to do when he's crying, or not sleeping, or unwilling to eat? I'm certain that becoming a mother will be the single most amazing experience of my life, but it also comes with so many uncertainties! Although I'm dying to meet him (hopefully SOON!), there is also something comforting about carrying with me everyday, having him tucked safe inside.
Here are a few pictures of me on my due date - 40 weeks pregnant!
My vantage point. Where did my toes go??
Keep your fingers crossed that my next post will include baby pictures!!!
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