Week 38.

I wonder if all pregnant women feel like a ticking time bomb when they get to this stage, or if it's just me. I feel like everyone is watching me and holding their breath, just waiting for me to explode. People in stores stare at me with this alarmed look as if they're afraid my water's going to break and end up all over them. Sometimes I wish it would. I need a good laugh. I'm sleeping like a baby, which is nice. My back doesn't hurt quite as bad as it has in the past few weeks, and my feet only hurt when I'm on them for hours. Camilla is out of room so she can really only squirm, and can't kick or punch like she used to. Yes, it's miserably hot outside, but the AC works great. :) So I guess I can't complain too much. My biggest complaint at this point is not fitting into any of my clothes (just my belly, I've gained 6 and a half pounds total, so it's not like my rear is getting huge or something.).
The doctor (as of last Thursday) said I'm making no progress whatsoever, and that I shouldn't get in a hurry, because Camilla seems quite comfortable in there. I'm not doing anything out of the ordinary to try and get her out, I figure she'll be here when she's ready. If she's anything like her Papa, she'll be fashionably late. Poor Giovanni is on pins and needles. He wants her here yesterday. :)
I'm feeling strangely calm about labor. It's all I've thought about for months, but now when I think about it, I feel this eerie calm...like it's something I just have to go through, and millions of women have gone through it before me and survived, and yes, there will be pain and a time of recovery, but it's going to be worth it because I finally get to see and hold my sweet girl.
The baby shower was last week, and it was a lot of fun. Camilla is blessed to be born with so many people around that already love her. Thank you to everyone that came and brought goodies, I love it all, and I know she will, too. :)
So...yeah, we're still waiting. If I make it to next week, I'll post a week 39 update. Till then...may the force be with you! Much love!