Week 41: If you want to perform the baby Olympics...

Then get out of my body!

Egad.

On another note, I have an OB appointment today. Never thought I'd be going, but it appears as though I will. It's booked for this evening, but I'm calling this morning hoping they'll fit me in earlier so I can beg for an induction SOON.

Week 41: EDD + 3

Yep, three days overdue. And I'm not feeling very well at all. A lot of discomfort and nausea. Hopefully things will happen soon. If I weren't feeling so awful waiting would be a piece of cake.

Fortunately Granny Bloomfield is here today and spending the night. The forecast is calling for snow and this way if I do go into labour we won't have to worry about her traveling in poor driving conditions. Besides, we won't have to make any arrangements aside from letting Granny know we're leaving for the hospital.

So baby, if you're listening, today, tonight, and tomorrow morning would all make for great timing. Part of being fashionably late is about timing your arrival perfectly.

Week 41: GAHHHHH!

C'mon kid. Give me a break here.

I don't know what it is, and I know I'm only one day overdue, but I officially hate being pregnant now. I'm SO uncomfortable. The end of my pregnancy with Ben was a cakewalk - I was comfortable, sleeping okay, and was basically just waiting excitedly. This time around is NOT the same. I'm just done. I'm ->this<- close to going to the birthing unit of our local hospital and begging them to induce me. The pressure from this human being in my body is getting to be a bit much... it feels like my bottom is about to fall out!

Oh, and I hope Ben's wrong. When I asked him earlier when he thought I might have the baby he said 'Not today!', so I asked when and he said 'Monday!'... oh dear god, please tell me he's not on to something.

Week 40: Today is my due date!

Time to evict this baby. Maybe a notice?

Dear Baby,

You've had your forty weeks! I'm sure my uterus is pretty cosy, but we've created a pretty comfortable environment for you outside, including onsies, sleepers, blankets, and complete with a cradle, crib, and Mama and Daddy's arms to snuggle you. You have a big brother waiting to meet you too. He might poke you in the eyes once or twice, but we'll do our best to curb that.

Please let me bend comfortably again. I will be eternally grateful. Besides, we love you and want to give you lots of snuggles and kisses.

See you soon!

With love,

Mama xoxoxox