Still waiting...

Although I'm so stinkin' excited about meeting Piper and a little frustrated that she's not here yet, I must remind myself that she would still be early if she comes before Sunday. But those of you who know me know that I am extremely impatient. Piper is obviously on her daddy's schedule as opposed to her mommy's. While I wait, here are some thoughts from this mommy-to-be's pregnancy brain:

Things I will miss about being pregnant:

• People are so nice to pregnant women!
• Having an excuse to be moody
• The utter excitement I've felt for the last nine months
• Feeling Piper move
• Having Piper all to myself
• My strong mommy group
• The way my husband looks at me
• The excuse to eat whatever I want, although I don't think I've abused that too badly
• Pants without zippers and buttons
• The optical illusion that my belly creates in reference to my booty
• Being all-consumed with this tiny little being I haven't even laid eyes on yet

Things I will NOT miss about being pregnant:

• The moodiness
• The anxiety I've felt for the last nine months
• Having no control over what is happening to my body
• The clothes
• Braxton-Hicks contractions that are currently teasing me as I wait for the real thing
• Swollen hands and feet
• The clumsiness
• Making sure I have snacks and a drink wherever I go
• Food aversions
• Grunting every time I roll over in bed, get off the couch, and pull on my pants
• Peeing all the time
• Doctors visits