Now I understand...

...why even people who think pregnancy is the most fantastic thing in the world can't wait to get it over with at the end!

Despite the various complaints throughout the past 8.5 months I have actually enjoyed the pregnancy experience - there is nothing like it, it truly is the most strange and wonderful thing I have experienced so far in my life. But there comes a time when enoughs enough. And 9 months is definately a month too long! Junior feels so strong now that all the little kicks and movements are now big kicks and punches which either make me gasp or jump, I reckon Junior is definately cooked and ready to come out.

So why not make an appearance already?

It has got to the stage where I am fed up with being sore and practically immobile and I want to get back to my normal self again...maybe one day fit into my clothes - and shoes! And we both really want to know exactly what Junior is like and what sex s/he is, especially as for the past 6 months we have had our girls name picked and it has been almost impossible for us to find a boys name we like as much. We have managed to narrow it down but I think we will never be 100% certain - unlike the girls name.

But despite my niggles and complaints I do want Junior to come when s/he is ready and not when the doctor decides is convenient to him. Our doc offered to induce me at week 39 (which scarily is next week!!) and as much as I can't wait for the big day, I don't want it be fit in and around his other diary commitments. I have waited this long already, I can manage another week or two. I know some people might consider this a bit mad and others may have jumped at the chance to go early, but it is important that everything is as natural as possible, including the day on which Junior comes into the world.

Its not gonna be long now anyway and thanks to Woz everytime I come to our blog I get a big reminder of exactly how many days it is!!!