Still waiting...

It's been a while since I've blogged and I figured people must be wondering if it's because I gave birth - sadly, no.  Even though I'm full term, I have 2 weeks to go to my due date (1 week according to my doctor in the US) and although, I've tried everything they say puts you into labour - I am still waiting for my boy to be ready to make his appearance. 
This stage of pregnancy is not much fun at all.  I am quite large, very uncomfortable and really tired.  Everything I do requires more energy than I seem to have and every task turns into a bit of a struggle that exhausts me quite quickly.  The baby's head has engaged into the pelvis; which is good because it means he's in the birthing position, but also bad because it's not at all comfortable to have a head stuck in your pelvis!  My back gets worse every day and my feet are still painfully swollen.  On some days the only things I can fit on my feet are a pair of flip flops or a pair of slippers that I bought for the hospital (both at least one size too big).  The swelling has also spread well up my legs, into my hands and my face.  I now resemble a blown up version of my old self.  I look like the current Erren ate the old Erren!  The only thing I like about the extra weight is the enormous belly which there's no mistaking houses our little boy that I'm eagerly waiting to meet.  As much as I enjoy the displays of lumps and bumps that emerge form my belly on a daily basis, I'd much rather get on with it and be holding the baby instead.  With any luck, it won't be long now!