Is it over yet?

It has been a really long time since I posted anything. So I will recap most of what I can remember that I haven't said yet. Christmas was awesome. It ended up being just me and my husband. We haven't had a Christmas to ourselves in 3 years of marriage. My doctor said I can't travel at 36 weeks or later. I had just hit that mark when Christmas came around. I got some cool stuff. The baby got some cool stuff. Jon got some cool stuff. Everyone was happy.
Shortly before Christmas was my baby shower. It was pretty cool. I had lost of people say they were going to show up but never did. Part of that was because of my mother never sending out invites. Most of it was because people forgot or decided something else was better. The people who did show up were people who I haven't seen in a long time so I was really happy. My boss/friend showed up and we took trips down memory lane. I was working for her during her entire pregnancy. I completely understand some of the off the wall things she did now. I got to see my best friend who drove from out-of-state to see me. She was also in her 1st trimester. We talked about old times but also talked about things to come. She is so excited and nervous. I am hoping for all good things to go her way. I also had a friend I hadn't seen in 8 years show up. That was really awesome, too. There was also my best friend who helped put everything together. Even though, it was small and not that many people showed up, I had the best time because of the ones who did. Thanks to those who did.
On a side note, there was a game for the guys at the baby shower. My husband, my friend's husband, and my godson who is 13 all participated. The game was to basically chug baby food. It was even packaged like a juice packet. All the women were laughing at the idea. I said that Jon was going to win without hesitation. Angela (boss/friend) asked me how I would know? I just told her to watch. The countdown began. When it reached 1, it may have been a whole second before Jon emptied the bag. Aaron (friend's husband) and Eric (godson) hadn't even got past sniffing the contents to see if it was safe. I expected him to do something like that, but to see the look on everyone else's face was priceless. No one expected it. I don't think they even considered it as an option.
After the baby shower I was miserable but happy. If that can make any sense. I was miserable because she is bigger than normal. Not by much but it is enough that I can feel it. I am in the last stretch and all these new pains are popping out. At the risk of sounding too personal, my pelvic/pubic bone started hurting. Apparently, this is normal. One thing you don't realize is how much it can affect your daily living. It is like damaging your back. Every movement you make stems from your back. So when you have to move it can be excruciatingly painful. Well, your pelvic/pubic bone is like your back. Any movement you make from the hips down can be excruciating. You never realize how much muscle your legs use just to sit up in bed or to stand until something like this happens. Some days are ok and others are so bad I can barely walk. Sometimes I can't even drive. This and laziness are the main reasons I haven't posted in a long time.
Now I only have a week and a half left before my due date. I get the feeling that she doesn't want to come out then, either. She has practically barricaded herself in my ribs as much as she can in the limited space she has. If I sit up for too long, she lets me know she doesn't like it by stretching out and making room for  herself. If you haven't figured it out by now, this is really painful and uncomfortable to me. It is bearable, but makes sitting for long anywhere fairly difficult. Nighttime is difficult as well. Between the growing heartburn and her taking the opportunity to dance the night away, I don't really sleep at night. I have turned nocturnal again. I must have a very active baby, which can only hint at the energy she will have when she is born. The mother's curse has succeeded. She will be worse than I was.
More exciting news to share is that the downstairs is almost done being remodeled. As soon as we found someone to replace the lazy bastard, Anthony (Tony) Tremble, things went extremly smooth. The guys like to pick on me for my choices in paint color and such, but they eat their words every time they finish painting the room. Unless it is the trim color. None of them like the trim. The nursery is fully painted with crown molding and floors. It is no longer a concrete box. The kitchen walls and trim are painted. If nothing goes wrong tomorrow, then the flooring and at least some if not all of the cabinets should be in place. When I first saw the nursery done except for the final touches, I cried. I had been waiting for it to be done a month after the lazy bastard was hired. All it need now is the furniture, curtains, etc. And soon the kitchen will be the same way. Then soon after that, the living room, bathroom, and the bedroom. We were supposed to have it all done long before now except lazy bastard was holding us up on lies and broken promises. I have been dealing with this remodel my entire pregnancy. It still won't be done before the baby is born, but it will be a lot closer than if it was left in the very incapable hands of the lazy bastard. So thanks to the guys who replaced him for not being lazy theiving clumsy idiots. Yes, lazy bastard stole some supplies and broke several things, then tried to hide them. For anyone who reads this and lives or knows anyone in the CSRA, spread the word that Anthony Tremble is lazy and incompetent and to not hire him.


Cherry Finish Grayson Convertible Crib

On a positive side note, we found the perfect crib and since it was on closeout we found it for just under half off the original price. It should be here before the week's end. If I can manage to do this right, you should see a picture of what the crib looks like. Yaaay! I did it right! There is a dresser and chest in the set as well. We would like both of those but don't have the money yet. If they are not still available, since the entire set is on closeout, when we do have the money we picked out some nice replacements that would coordinate well.
All of this has happened in the last few months. Believe it or not, this was the short version. Sorry about that.
All I want is for this pregnancy to be over. She obviously is cramped and so am I. It would make everyone happier if I could just go into labor and be done with it. I say that now, but when labor starts I may be a coward and wish it hadn't started yet. As far as planning anything in advance, that would be a big fat negative. We attended the childbirth education classes, but that is about it. My mother says I should pack a bag and that will trigger it. That is an old wives' tale. My friend suggested I eat spicy food and walk a lot. Already did that so that must also be an old wives' tale. I have run out of myths and superstitions to bring on labor, so now I must continue to wait. Hence the title of this posting, Is it over yet? Thank goodness the doctor and I both agree that waiting past the due date longer than a week is bad.
With all of this said, I am finally going to shut up and end this post. Good morning or night to all.