October 3, 2010

How are you?

So, since everyone and their mom (literally) asks me this all the time, I will tell you.

I am still pregnant.


I am 34.6 pounds (at last weigh-in) bigger than I ever have been in my life.

I am tired of hearing about how everyone else I know has already had their baby or has a scheduled C-section. Not that I'm not happy for you, I just want my own baby to join the party.

I am miserable. Steven told me I have chronic miserable-ness. He's right. I even tried avoiding going out with people for an entire week because I was afraid I was too miserable to be around. When I finally did go out, I talked to one of my friends and it turns out, I'm just miserable at home around Steven...because I can be-but not around everyone else (thank you Anna!)

I am having regular contractions...they just don't progress or get worse. I have been having them for 3 days steadily and the past 2 weeks on and off.

I am having all sorts of other weird things happening (pressure in my pelvis, etc. etc. ) I told my doctor and she just smiled and said "Good. Your body is getting ready for baby"

I am dilated to almost a 3, 75% effaced, and the baby's head is dropped so low that they don't even count it after it goes further than this because he'll be coming out.

I am super tired of heartburn. Honestly, even water gives me heartburn. I sleep propped up with 4 pillows so I don't feel like gagging all night.

I am fully packed, prepped, and ready to leave for the hospital. I bought myself a hospital bag-it's super cute and has pink giraffe trim on it.

I am not sleeping through the night. Besides having to get up and pee, it's just uncomfortable having a small beach ball (Steven has upgraded my size category from basketball) to try and work around. But hey, good practice for the little one right?

I am even working ahead in my classes so just in case I have to leave to the hospital, I'm ready. My classes are over in 2 weeks and I've done most of the work already. Normally, that would be great except now I'm running out of things to do.

I am project-less. Over the summer I started collecting these unfinished projects. Well, they're finished, done, hanging up, whatever. I even made up about 25 new projects and they are all done too.

I am 80% done with Christmas presents...and Steven and I made all of them.

I am still hungry all the time. I have to eat little portions 85 times a day. There is just no room in me for my a full stomach, a fully-cooked baby, and all the organs and other important stuff.

I am tired of people telling me I look cute. Really, I appreciate it, but I have a mirror...I know what I look like.

I am currently watching my delirious husband give me a sock puppet show at the top of my computer screen because he is just as bored as me. I wish I was joking about this one.

I am 37 weeks 3 days pregnant, technically full term, and wishing more and more that I wasn't running out of things to do waiting for this little guy to make his entrance.

So there you go...since you asked ;)

6 comments:

Pierson family said...

I would just like to state that I in fact do/ did think you look/looked great when I say it. I know this doesn't help but he will get her and I still enjoy being around you while you wait.

Pete and Bekah Ackerman said...

Chelsea! Hang in there!! I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL! I really think the recovery from labor was 10 x easier then the last few weeks of pregnancy! I HATED THEM! More stretch marks, more weight, never ending contractions and the most uncomfortable time of your life. My only advice is keep moving! I went for walks, did stairs, walked around the mall….I heard it helps and I did go 10 days early. Also- try to keep busy to keep your mind of it. Work on thank you cards, or address envelopes for your announcements …or anything else you can think of. Also- go swimming! It feels so good to get the pressure off your feet.
The baby will be here before you know it! Hang in there!!

Paige said...

there there... no matter how you feel, at least you're still hilarious :)

Bryan and Katie said...

hang in there! I know that right now you are believing that you truly and honestly will be pregnant forever, you can't remember what it was like not to be pregnant and that a baby actually exiting the womb is an impossible happening. it's not. he will come. PROMISE. I know you don't want to hear this by try to enjoy steven chelsea time cuz it's about to end forever! (oh also primrose is supposed to help get things going)

Shari Romney Family!! said...

WoW if he is that low then when things get going Im sure you will have him fast! Borage Oil and Primrose Oil help thin out the cervix... but it seems like that your body is not having a hard time with that at all! Your little man will be here before you know it. You will be a great Mother! Im excited for you!

Erin and Bear said...

You are so awesome! It's great to know that I'm not the only one who doesn't sleep through the night, is BEYOND done with heartburn, and is moody. I'm so excited for your little one to get here! Hang in there, and I'm going to go back and read this post when I'm 37 weeks along and miserable! Thanks for this! :)