Still here... Still pregnant. Part 2

I couldn't think of a better title so I just recycled this one. It seems fitting in my current state. This way I figured nobody could misinterpret the title and think maybe it was going to be a post of cute new baby Liam pictures. Because it's not. Instead, I am going to focus on the positive and reflect on some reasons why I am happy Liam is still lounging away in my belly. I figured this would be good for my chi, or aura, or whatever new age thing they call it.

1. I'm so very glad that Liam wasn't born prematurely. Yes, I could have had him weeks ago and thus, not be pregnant anymore, but then we would have had to deal with NICU stays and possible medical problems from prematurity and that's just not something I ever want to have to deal with when bringing a baby into this world. So if it's a question of 31 versus 41 weeks, I'll take overdue any day.

2. There really is a lot more that would be nice to get accomplished around here before he comes home. We have the basics done, diapers purchased, most baby laundry done, car seat in car (still not installed) but our rooms at Hotel Art and Geni are mostly still a wreck and it would be nice to bring him home to an organized area rather than be trying to organize things with a newborn (which probably wouldn't happen).

3. I sure do love the July birthstone and it will look mighty nice next to Connor's birthstone in a lovely ring or necklace for me (no hints or anything Dan:)).

4. Still a chance he could be born on 7-8-9, which would be a fun birthday.

5. Since he is still cooking he will probably be a big boy when he is born just like his brother. I take comfort in having big babies as they seem less breakable to me.

6. My Dad is done with out of the country trips for a few months so he will be able to get home a lot quicker to meet his newest grand baby.

7. Hotel Art and Geni happen to be having a bunch of (very, very loud) construction being done on the back of the house and the deck off the dining room. The construction will most likely be done in the next 2-4 days so I don't really have to worry about bringing home Liam to a very, very loud house as even if I had the baby tomorrow, by the time we got home from the hospital they would probably be done.

See, look at that, loads of reasons why it's great to still be pregnant! Now I'm going to tattoo them on my arm so every time I have to stop walking to catch my breath or wonder what happened to my ankles I can look down and read all these great reasons why Liam should stay nice and comfortable... for just a LITTLE longer.

And now, for your viewing pleasure, evidence of just how big my belly is...


Loves to all.