Brunch n' Baby

Today we had our second and final baby shower. Mark and Karen hosted a brunch do at their place. They always throw a great party and it was interesting to be the beneficiary of it. It was a couples shower, so the men got to ooh and ahh over onesies, just like us women. I feel very lucky to have friends who are willing to host parties for you and Olivia got some great gifts!
Last night we went to a play, as I mentioned. I did not find much sympathy for the pregnant woman at the theater. While we were waiting for the doors to open, John spotted a couple of chairs, all of which were occupied. The young girl with piercings in every orifice of her face said that someone will have the courtesy to give up their seat for you, but when we went over there, the couples just stared at me. I was contemplating asking someone to give up their seat, although you would think that ONE person would just offer, but the doors were about to open, so I just stared back in amusement that there is not one considerate person in the bunch. If I was ever that person, I will no longer be. It has only been recently that standing for any period of time is a strain, but now that I feel it, I am hyper aware of who gives love to the pregnant lady.
Right now I am feeling like I have done a thousand push ups and a thousand sit ups. My back is still sore from Friday and my belly is just not letting the expansion go unnoticed anymore. And then "down there" it feels like it's that time of the month and/or I have to pee really badly. So, where I wasn't sure that I wanted Olivia to come and not have her needs taken care of inside me, I am ready now. Of course, there will be a whole new world of hurt from the actual birthing process...but then I will be distracted by the little human that part me, part John. Ahhhhhhhhh.