There's a full-term baby in my belly today! I am officially 37 weeks today and, as of now, the little guy can come at any time he likes without any major issues.
Unfortunately for me, I don't think he will take advantage of this fact. I'm pretty sure we are going to be in this for the long haul, right up to May. We seem to be measuring right on schedule now (my fundal height at my appointment yesterday was 37, so bang on) and there have been no other indications that he might be coming early. The doctor does say that he is moving down well, but he is supposed to be doing that now. Also, I have been experiencing what I am assuming are Braxton Hicks contractions, but again, those are pretty normal at this point and don't mean anything.
Don't get me wrong, I am very happy that the little man is taking the time he needs to get good and healthy before he decides to make his big debut. However, now that he is full-term and there is unlikely to be any major complications or health problems if he decided to come in the next week or two, I won't be upset if things were to move along a little earlier than planned. In fact, I would be quite relieved to have my body back, to be able to breathe normally again, walk and move around without the pelvic pain, not have to pee every five minutes, and to be rid of the overall discomfort of pregnancy.
This past week has been especially difficult as far as discomfort. I am exhausted all the time, whether I sleep well or not (usually not). My belly feels huge, heavy, and stretched to the limit. The underside of my belly feels chafed and incredibly sensitive. Since the little guy has started to drop, I have had a significant increase in pelvic pain, and now my hips crack every time I get up. My back has been killing me and makes it impossible to find a comfortable position. It's been a very uncomfortable few days and it just seems to be getting worse. I would gladly give all of it up, especially if it also meant I would finally get to meet my son and hold him in my arms.
However, I will also say that I would do it all again. The end result is far greater than any of the discomforts I have experienced along the way. I have never once wished that I hadn't gotten pregnant to avoid it all. And hopefully one day I will do it all again... just not right away. Maybe a couple of years down the road when I have forgotten about all of this...
Anyway, I don't think there is anything wrong with me being glad that this pregnancy is almost over. It has definitely had it's incredible moments that I wouldn't trade for the world, but I am ready to have my baby in my arms now.
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