Like a taxi throbbing waiting.

[moireach]

Today I'm 37 weeks pregnant, which means that even though there are three weeks 'til my official due date, this kid is now considered A Full Term Baby. Guys, there is a completed human being residing inside my torso -- what. He's all knees and elbows and undulating rump, prone to late night aerobics sessions and yoga stretches where he pushes off

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[marrythebed]

You are bringing me back. Her feet were dancing in between my ribs, we were unprepared in all of those ways up until a day or two before my due date, I was excited for the drop, etc. etc. Frozen meals and many outfit changes and many diapers, yes (though if you have a baby shower then the two latter items will probably be taken care of by everyone else).

Also, do yourself a favor and get as much sleep as possible now. I remember thinking that sleeping was so difficult because I was so uncomfortable, but boy did it get more difficult. And (and I realize you do not need unsolicited advice and apologize if this is annoying), please read up on baby sleep if you get a chance. At the very least, try to have newborn sleeping in quiet, dark rather than the anywhere, anyhow that is completely possible for them. People don't realize that after about four months, newborn sleep turns into baby sleep (they get REM just like us at that point) and suddenly they pay dearly for not ritualizing sleep for their babies, who up until that point didn't seem like they needed it. Or at least, I'm certainly paying dearly for it. I'm really only telling you this because it's what I wish someone had told me and I want things to be better for you!! (Jesus fucking christ, sounding like a mother for sure.)

And: congratulations for making it this far! Very excited for you. What a whirlwind of joy and awe you have to look forward to. Like nothing else, despite any and all negatives. Your heart will balloooooooooooooooooooooooooooon.