Still Waiting

Good day, everyone! Well, here I am, at the ripe Inside age of 38 weeks, 1 day, 22 hours and 38 minutes. Quite honestly, I thought I'd be an Outsider like you guys far sooner than this. But, here I am, wedged on the Inside, upside down, waiting ever so patiently for my Stork to give me word. Well, perhaps it is not so patiently sometimes. I don't really like being upside down, and my head is wedged in a terribly uncomfortable position. It used to be that I could fluff up placenta and have a lovely rest; now, I just stand on my little ole head, twiddling my thumbs. It used to be that I could swim around, play go fish with Stomach, and admire Pancreas' paintings. Now, I just stand on my head.

It is not terribly easy for Mommy either. I make her ache, and leak, and creak, and snap, and fool her into thinking I am on my way. I've not lost heart, though. Nor has Mommy. I just know my stork will come through soon. He is probably making some last minute preparations. Bladder heard through the grape vine that there was some last minutes issues with the balloon he had rented for our trip. Something about air space clearance, or something like that. Storks are heavily monitored by national and international flight regulations, you see, so it is very important that proper procedures are adhered. That's just gossip, though.

Other than waiting, I've not been up to a whole lot. Big brother described to me a little bit about how to use a corn popper. I have been practicing the back and forth motions, and think I am getting the hang of it. He told me that it will also come in handy for sweeping the floor - one of big brother's all time favourite games! Mommy and Daddy are getting anxious to meet me - almost as anxious as I am to meet them! Mommy has been quite worried, though, because I have been sloooow lately. It is just so hard to move in here! I try to kick, end up hitting Stomach, who lurches, pushing me into Bowel, who groans, and I get started, and jab Bladder, who makes Mommy go to the bathroom. It used to be so much fun to kick. Now, it just sets off a chain reaction. My Insider friends don't seem to mind. They said that when big brother was in here, it was very much the same. He and Bladder parted was amicably, but I guess there was a bit of tension there for a bit.

Bladder and I have always got along very well, actually, and I count her among my closest for friends. Whenever I'm a bit scared about my Outside life, I can always turn to Bladder; she is a good listener. When I still had the room to move, I made her a drawing, which she has proudly displayed. It is of me and Bladder hugging.

Well, It is just an hour away from 38 weeks, 2 days and 0 minutes here on the Inside. What a ride it has been. Now, I just wait for my Outside life to begin. I've said my good-byes. I've turned, and practiced my moves that I need to do for my Stork ride. I'm ready (I think!). I really hope that the next time I write, it is to tell you that I got word my Stork is on his way. Wouldn't that be exciting?! Oh, will it ever! Until then, I do need to rest. The journey is very tiresome, I've heard. I need to go practice my crying now, for when I come out. Mommy and Daddy told me that they'd like to hear a nice loud cry when I get on the Outside, just to let them know I made it okay. I hope I remember. It is a terribly confusing time, big brother told me. Anyway, I wish you all the best, my friends. Have a super day!