Still Pregnant

38 weeks

At this point, it feels like I've been pregnant forever. Of course, in the scheme of things, it definitely hasn't been forever. Thankfully, other than the usual aches and pains associated with a growing stomach, everything is going great. Baby is happy, great heart rate, and I'm gaining a pound a week (ouch!) but measuring fine. A bit large, but the baby is estimated at 8.5-9lb at my due date, which really isn't too bad. The swelling is annoying, in my feet / legs / hands and sometimes in my face. I can't bend my fingers without them hurting they are so swollen, and that makes working hard, considering that I type on a computer all day.
And speaking of work - I am a bit weary of all the pregnant lady comments. The comments about how I look like I'm carrying a basketball, how I will NEVER make it to my due date (want to bet on that one??), how uncomfortable I look. Which of course makes me feel like I must look pretty bad :) I keep getting asked when my last day of work will be, and I have to keep saying that whenever the baby decides it is time to come. If I take off early, that is just less time I get to spend at home with the new little one.
Vent over. I have 11 days until my due date. I've never gone early - or even thought about going early with three (going on four!) kids, so I doubt it will happen this time. If it does, great, but I don't want to count on it and then get disappointed. Sure, the baby was engaged at 37 weeks. But most people know that doesn't mean anything at all. And considering that induction is NOT a possibility, with the exception of fetal or maternal distress, or just going overdue too far, we'll just have to wait this one out.
It's a chilly, sunny day here in Indiana, but that's okay. This morning I woke up to the sound of birds and horses, and when I looked out, saw that everything was luscious and green from all the rain. Spring is a time of new growth, new life, rejuvenation. And soon enough we'll be holding another new life in our arms.