Almost there.

Wow, it's been a really long time since I've posted, but I have really good excuses:

1.) I have carpal tunnel syndrome and have to peck each word out with my left pinky. Not fun and very time-consuming.

2.) I've been busy cleaning house and getting last-minute necessities for the chip's impending arrival, and I'm literally beat by the time I'm done each day so no time to buckle down and post.

See, I told you they were good excuses.

I finally finished my last little errand today so I thought I'd give those of you who are still watching and waiting for some news a short lil update.

(BTW, thanks for hangin' in there!)

As of today I have about 6 days left till my due date. I'd been thinking he'd come early, (& I still kinda do), but he hasn't shown his precious little head just yet. He's constantly moving around and stretching his legs but all that proves is that he's got less and less room to move around in there. Maybe that means I won't have much longer to wait?

I'm not sure but I can tell you that I'm over being pregnant. Nine months is such a long time and I'm pretty much at the end of my tether. Not to mention that I've been on maternity leave for almost 3 weeks due to the onset of the carpal tunnel, and I'm a bit stir crazy at this point.

But I'm not complaining.

I'm just ready.

And anxious.

Anxious & ready.

So many people tell me, 'you're going to miss being pregnant,' but I can honestly say I can't wait to hold him, and smell him, and know that he's safe and healthy ...

and mine.

Don't get me wrong. Feeling him now is amazing. His position changes depending on how I'm sitting up or laying down. When I wake up in the morning, his booty is almost always front and center in my tummy, LOL! Yes, he's always sticking his butt out! I know he's probably just stretching because I can usually feel his little legs pressing into the back of my left hip bone at precisely the same time as his butt is protruding out of the right side of my stomach. It's wonderful but I can't wait to see him doing this versus feeling it.

I think I'm just tired. My joints ache. My back hurts. My knees buckle as soon as I stand up, no matter how long I've been sitting. As painful as it all is though, I can't wait for the real pain to begin.

That sounds crazy, I know. But that pain means he's coming. That pain means I'm almost there, and pretty soon I'll get to meet my son.

That's all for now, kids. I'll write again as soon as I can. Hopefully it will be after I have my baby boy. ")

xoxo
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