The Bump

Well it must be the end because everywhere I go people say, "Woah, you're about to pop!"  It makes me feel grrreat...  :)

Tomorrow I will be 39 weeks!  This has been a really awesome experience and it DOES NOT seem like it is the end.  I feel like I could still have a month or two left.  I have felt totally normal and comfortable for the entire pregnancy until this ninth month.  I started going to the chiropractor last week so it has helped me significantly!  

Now it is a few days later and getting up has been hurting!!  My lower back is in so much pain I can barely stand it.  But, I only have a short time to go so I can deal.  The baby has gotten so big lately I can't believe it!  It freaks me and Brent out a little when we can feel what is so obviously his foot or leg or whatever move across my stomach.  My whole tummy moves around-its so amazing!  I am a little concerned that he's going to have his days and nights mixed up because starting at 11ish he is active beyond belief and has literally kept me up because he moves so much.  I got checked last Thursday (38/6) and I am not dilated at all.  That was a little disappointing to hear but it really doesn't matter.   Mom comes down on Wednesday and I would love not to waste her time!  Ideally, I would go into labor on Thursday and have him Friday...ahh if only you could plan births!  More important that that, I want a smooth birth and a healthy child.  I want to feel the accomplishment of giving birth naturally. 

"Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward." Psalms 127:3