Gratitude

I don't watch Oprah, however she got under my skin with her whole concept of gratitude. Thinking about how negative I've been lately, I've decided to counterbalance with something positive. Here are some of the things that I am grateful for at this moment (in no particular order):

1. My husband - he has been absolutely wonderful throughout my pregnancy...only missed two doctors appointments and is just as excited about this baby as I am. He talks to J. every night and sometimes even sings to him. He hasn't even raised an eyebrow at my weight gain. I couldn't ask for more.

2. My friends and family - even when they drive me crazy (present company excluded), they only do it because they love me and are excited about J.'s arrival. They have been so generous, thoughtful, and caring throughout my pregnancy. I know that I am very lucky to have such a strong support system.

3. No stretch marks - I can thank my mom for this one (and my yummy smelling Mustela stretch mark cream).

4. My job - I can work whenever I want, fitting in naps, doctor's visits, and pedicures. I don't have to commute or go out to lunch every day, so I save a TON of money. As a bonus, I have the most incredible boss in the world.

5. J. is healthy - from what anyone has been able to tell, J. is going to be a very healthy baby. I honestly couldn't ask for more than that.

6. My swimming pool - this last month, it's been the only place where I truly feel comfortable. Every pregnant woman should own a pool (or have access to one).

7. eBay - I've not had to go shopping in weeks, thanks to eBay and the Internet! It's a beautiful thing when you can have anything you want delivered to your door.

8. Good skin - for awhile there, I had absolutely terrible skin. Since I became pregnant though, it has never looked better. I just pray it stays that way.

9. My dogs - they keep me amused and occupied when I am about to die of boredom.

10. A relatively easy pregnancy - up until May 5, this pregnancy thing was a breeze. Sure, I had some nausea in the first trimester and sure, I had a cough that lasted for 6 months straight, but all in all, I've been very lucky with this pregnancy. Every prenatal test came back negative and with the exception of pre-term labor, I've had no scares (except for the car accident in January, but that was my own damn fault). I'm sure I will forget how miserable I've been this month soon enough and be ready to do this all over again in time.

11. The light - the good news is that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I absolutely cannot stay pregnant forever! Hopefully my doctor will have good news for me tomorrow afternoon, or even better, maybe J. will decide to come out on his own in the next 24 hours. Place your new bets now!