Friends, I’m uncomfortable. I’m teetering on the edge of miserable but what’s keeping me from going straight to miserable is that I think it’s wrong for me to say I’m miserable when I have this beautiful, healthy baby inside my gigantic belly.
So, I’ll leave it at uncomfortable. I’m also feeling grateful, which is nothing new, but now I’m grateful knowing that I am about to end the healthiest pregnancy I have ever had. That, in itself, makes me want to sing to the world. And I probably would if I wasn’t so tired.
But I am so tired.
I’m also grateful that during a dinner out with Lovelyn, Erin and Stephanie last night (BUFFALOCHICKENSANDWICHES – also the reason why I did not live-blog Idol, SORRY!) they made me feel so much better about my discomfort. Erin, could commiserate, Lovelyn told me how she cried at night and Stephanie would continue to say “YOU’RE ABOUT TO HAVE A BABY.”
{And then they’d all take a drink of their fancy, awesome margaritas and giggle because margaritas are awesome and I want one but really I want like ten.}
Anyway, it’s what I needed to hear, I hate complaining but I’m having a hard time not complaining. I find myself apologizing to Brian for complaining and apologizing to my friends for complaining and then not liking myself very much for complaining and I realize the end is near but that doesn’t help my back RIGHT THIS VERY SECOND.
But it does help when I see each of my friends for the first time individually last night and each of them says “you look so cute.” And I groan at them because how could I possibly look cute and then Lovelyn says “just say thank you” and I say “maybe tomorrow” and she laughs and says “okay.”
Even though I wasn’t very comfortable last night, I was very comfortable last night. (ten margaritas would have been helpful, too, but you know how that goes.)
Anyway.
Yesterday, I was 37 weeks, 3 days and I looked like this:
When I showed the picture to Brian, I asked him if it did me justice and he replied with “NOT AT ALL.” So, I’ll leave the rest up to your imagination.
It’s a big beautiful baby belly! They are the best kind!
Hang in there!
Hang In there! Just think about all the wonderful blog material you will have for the next 18 years!
Shane
http://www.calgarydaddy.com
Beautiful baby belly! With a beautiful baby, who is waiting for just the right moment to meet his family. Praying for less uncomfortableness as you wait.
I was pretty uncomfortable at 34 weeks when I delivered, so I feel for you. No need to feel bad about complaining. It hurts, you’re not getting ANY sleep AND you are super anxious so its ALL understandable. And from what you’ve written about your family and friends (they seem AWESOME!), I’m sure they don’t mind your groaning…esp. when they’re masking it with tequila!
Hang in there!
I want a margarita too! I think I have missed my adult beverages more this time around, for some reason. And the last few days we have had perfect weather for sitting on the patio of a Mexican restaurant and sipping a margarita (on the rocks, no salt please) and I can’t! And even when little man arrives on the scene I still can’t, at least for a while, since I’ll be nursing. But I know it is all worth it. And what you feel is what you feel–being uncomfortable does not make you any less appreciative of what you have. You’re human–cut yourself some slack!
Holy Dropage Batman!!!
Wow, he’s dropped. I seriously can not believe you are having A BABY(!!!) so soon. To me, it feel like just yesterday you were sharing your joy with all of us.
I can’t believe its finally here (almost)
I know its hard right now, i remember it so well.
Feeling like your skin cant possible stretch any further. That you’re just going to burst open at any second. You can’t sleep, you can’t sit, you can’t stand, you can’t walk. Oh how I remember.
and Oh how I miss it with every fiber of my body.
I know that doesnt help right now.. Hang in there. You’re almost there…
you look adorable, Love the belly shot love your shirt. You are just amazing !!!
I think this is my very favorite belly shot! How do you have such a beautiful belly after 4 pregnancies?! Remarkable!
You just aren’t cute, you are beautiful. Now go eat some ice cream while you can.
smooches
That belly is beautiful!
Anyone who has had a baby knows how uncomfortable you are and would never fault you for complaining. You DO look great, and soon it will all be just a memory….soon instead of a beautiful belly you’ll have a beautiful boy!!!
I’m looking for the thermometer that pops out saying you are Done!
Your belly looks beautiful as always. I’d trade you my somewhat flat belly for yours anyday
Best of luck these next couple of weeks. And don’t you feel bad about complaining! I complain when I have a gas bubble in my belly – you have another person inside yours!
I am sure you are complaining, and why wouldn’t you! The last month was the most uncomfortable I had EVER been in my life, but still so wonderful. Complain about the back pain, and how hard it is to sleep at night and how even sitting down and getting up is hard. I love hearing it, it means LIFE!! Such a wonderful thing.
Ugh…the end really is so hard! Grateful, happy, excited-yes, but difficult and uncomfortable, too? YES! Good luck…hang in there!
Complain away, my friend. It’s one of the only times in life when people will listen and feel bad for you and when they don’t it is the one time when it is completely acceptable to punch them in the face. Hang in there!
Is it just me or has that baby dropped?!
Seriously, your baby belly is so adorable it makes me sick!
Gah. That dreaded moment in pregnancy when you become “cute.”
Whatever you do, don’t wear the pregnant-overalls and pigtails at the same time.
Gah. That dreaded moment in pregnancy when you become “cute.”
Whatever you do, don’t wear maternity overalls and pigtails at the same time….you’ll never hear the end of it.
Those last couple of weeks are the hardest! I remember being quite cranky about it all. Don’t worry, the baby will be here soon.
LOL @ Melissa – he is adorable, isn’t he? and yes! HE HAS DROPPED!
And Tasha, I am so glad you gave me permission to punch people in the face. I may very well begin doing that. ASAP.
Adorable baby belly.
I think that’s because Brian must be looking into your beautiful eyes.
YOU ARE ALMOST THERE! Just a few more days. (Which I know doesn’t help with your back and pelvis and lungs right now. But still. You can practically see the finish line.)
Great baby belly
! You are doing awesome!
Hi Beth!
I am thinking of you and your family! I am so excited to read your birth story with your sweet baby boy! I think it’s so cool that you are mindful of the fact that you have a healthy baby inside you while also feeling the need to complain ( a little)! It’s OK to complain a little, your body is doing a big job right now and you have every right to express some discomfort.
Take care!
Jenni in Ohio
I love that belly shot – so beautiful. I’m sooo excited for you guys!
That is one beautiful baby belly!
I am so proud of you writing this, because dammit, you SHOULD be allowed to complain. You are cute, but you are also carrying a fully grown human infant inside of you. And I would invite anyone who says that is easy to strap a sack of flour to their front for a week straight.
Plus, I had the easiest pregnancy EVER with Tommy and loved being pregnant, and I STILL cried in my midwife’s office on my due date because it didn’t seem like my body was gearing up for labor at all (ha. way to be tricky, body).
I can’t wait to drink margaritas with you. Should I sneak a blender into the hospital?
I, for one, think that you can be completely grateful for a healthy pregnancy and fully appreciate the miracle that is but still be miserable. And you should not have to apologize for it. The end is hard, but saying that doesn’t make you any less grateful, or make the baby any less loved or cherished, or any moment of it all ess treasured. Hang in there!
You look great, you really do. And I love that sweater, where is it from? Just think, soon it will all be over and you will have that sweet baby in your arms. Glad the girls were able to take care of you last night. Hope the next few weeks go quickly for you!!
Awww — you look BEAUTIFUL!
Complain away — I felt guilt too when I was in those last few weeks and utterly miserable. (and, I posted about the guilt/misery combo too!) Though miraculous, those last few days are grueling. But, you’re almost done!!! YAY!
I love your 37 week belly so much. It is changing and that’s a good thing. Feel free to not wait until the 29th. Sneaking in ahead of your due date would be a family first! Keep up the good work on the best pregnancy EVER and complain to your hearts content. You’ve earned it and there’s not much time left to ‘enjoy’ the discomfort!
Love, love, love!! I can’t wait to see this baby…virtually and then in person one day! You are beautiful, Beth!
Being 37.5 weeks pregnant is pretty miserable – it’s okay to just want it over. But that belly? Is awesome. You’re adorable!
Man, that is a beautiful belly.
I wish I could HELP with your uncomfortableness! If you wanted to come here and let me make you a pitcher of my famous margaritas I would totally do it and watch you slurp ‘em down judgment-free. (And I’d join you, of course, and then I would stand on some furniture and play air-guitar and sing old Boston tunes at the top of my lungs until you begged me to stop because that’s what tequila and I do when we get together.)
Good grief if ANYONE EVER ON THE PLANET DESERVED A MARGARITA WOULD IT NOT BE A 37 WEEK PREGNANT LADY? Give this woman a drink!
Oh, I feel your pain! I was two weeks overdue with my singleton and carried my triplets to almost 37 weeks. Complain all you want! Just because a pregnancy is a blessing and goes smoothly doesn’t mean that it’s not hard. But you are beautiful and you are strong, and you are growing a miracle. Hang in there!
Christy
Tonight Beth, I will drink a margarita for you! It has to feel amazing knowing that you are going to be meeting him sooo soon! Hope that the pain doesn’t get too unbearable, I know you are so polite about it too, but feel free to lash out and cry and whine at those around you. I’m sure they’ll give you a break for a few more weeks!
Pregnant bellies are one of the most beautiful things ever! Look at what your body can do mama! I have always (since I birthed my first baby, at least) thought that the last few weeks of pregnancy are even worse than the first few (even with the morning sickness). Hang in there – you’re less than 2 weeks away.
Oh, and if you can’t have a margarita, go have a shamrock shake today instead!
Those last few weeks are SO hard. I remember being uncomfortable, and unbearable to be around… my husband would just sit next to me, not saying a word because I would snap at everything!
And I know you don’t agree with this – but you look fantastic! Honestly
You look just perfect. It’s going to happen soon! Hang in there. =)
Beautiful pic! So exciting, Congratulations!!
you are so beautiful. today and tomorrow too, i’m sure.
8 weeks ago … i SO remember that absolutely uncomfortable guilty for saying it feeling. 7 weeks ago … i had a baby and the uncomfortable just switched to tired. but it’s a lovely kind of chaos. it’s just the beginning. thinking of you.
Beth, you are beautiful! Thanks for sharing your journey! Hang in there! You have great friends…but I think you already know that:)
What a gorgeous photo! Congratulations on your soon-to-be baby boy. Happy, Happy,Joy, Joy!!!
I feel ya, girl. I just delivered our beautiful baby girl (#2) three weeks ago today. I know that when I hit 32 weeks pregnant, I was DONE. But I felt bad saying anything, because I had had two miscarriages before her, and I didn’t want to seem ungrateful that I was pregnant. I wanted it all, I was very grateful. But there are no two ways around it, you know when your body has hit its limit. No need to feel bad to say it (plus, I totally felt the pubic bone pain you mentioned, and I had never even HEARD of that before).
Hang in there…no time at all, and then you can (honestly) complain about the lack of sleep you are getting and how much your boobs hurt. And still be grateful for your beautiful baby.
your belly is beautiful….you’re almost there hang on.
I was miserable my last few weeks, mostly because I was so swollen, so I can understand. I always like to tell the baby’s at this point that their “lease is almost up!” HA!
Hang in there girl, you’ll make it. And rest up…
You are beautiful!
Oh, your belly is so cute! Getting so excited for you. And even though you are thankful for that healthy, growing baby inside, you have every right to complain about how uncomfortable it is getting with him in there! The last month or so really is quite miserable!!
Hang in there.
Nothing like good company and good eats to make you feel better … at least for a few hours. Glad you got a reprieve (alas, no margarita). Soon, though!!
I am 36 weeks and 5 days…just behind you by a week and there is nothing more that I would like right now than a big ol’ glass of red wine!
Your belly looks so great. I’m excited to hear all about the big day!