"Mommy, look at that big girl!"

That's what I heard as I walked into a local mall last week.

I looked around for the source of the exclamation and for whoever the voice was referring to. My eyes came to rest on a six-year-old girl, mouth hanging open, hand outstretched, and finger pointing.... to me.

I'm not sure who was more embarrassed, me or her mother. I suppose I should have said something nice to make her feel better, but I just couldn't. Not out of malice, but because I was still in shock. My belly is nice and round now, but I don't really think of myself as a "big girl." Now I think the whole scene was hilarious. I'll have to post an updated pic of my big belly. I'll get Karl to take a picture of me tonight if I can remember.

I am 38 weeks pregnant today. I saw the doctor on Friday and her comment was "You could have the baby tomorrow, or we could be sitting here in 3 weeks talking about induction possibilities." Well he's still in there.

A lot of people ask me how I'm feeling. The answer is that I'm feeling good! I have a decent amount of energy, considering that it's difficult to sleep through the night due to lack of comfortable positions available. I'm not experiencing any of the common late-pregnancy ills such as heartburn or high blood pressure, which is a blessing. I do have occasional sciatic nerve pain. Apparently it is caused by the baby pressing against a nerve in my spine. I'll be walking normally, and out of nowhere I feel a lightning bolt of pain down my leg! It lasts only a moment and comes infrequently, but it is annoying for sure! But really I can't complain.

So if baby does want to stay in another week or two (or three) that's fine with me. But I am anxious to meet him and would be very excited if I went into labor as soon as I finish typing this post.

Speaking of which, Karl and I plan to bring my camera and laptop to the hospital with us for the birth. The hospital has a free wireless connection, so we could theoretically post pictures of the baby here within hours of birth. (There will be no "birth" pictures either taken or shared!) You can hedge your bets now regarding whether 1) We will actually remember to grab the computer, camera, cord, and batteries when it's time or; 2) if we have any energy or concern to follow through with all that after the birth.