Rounding third and heading for home...

So it appears that we have officially entered the days of increased pain and discomfort for Amy.  I have to say, the past 36 weeks for the most part really haven't been too bad for her considering some of the horror stories we've heard from our friends of pain, nausea and constant sickness.  But I think Pistachio has finally turned the corner on third base and is heading for home.  Yesterday was a pretty rough day for Amy with a lot of tightening in her stomach (which of course comes with pain) and just general discomfort.  Amy's not a huge fan of the pain and I'm not a huge fan of seeing her in pain so these next few weeks should be pretty interesting to say the least.  I know that things are only going to get more painful/uncomfortable from here on out, but Amy will officially be full term on Wednesday, so maybe she and Baby P can have a little talk and put an end to this thing pretty soon (although that would kill my chances of winning the birth prediction race since I have her going late).  It's definitely a tough position knowing there isn't much I can do to make her feel better.  Back massages and grilled cheese sandwiches (albeit with too much butter) can only do so much to ease the pain.  But I guess this is where I need to really stand up and do my part as the key support person.  I've had a pretty easy ride thus far so I think I can suck it up and help her with whatever she needs these next few weeks.  I'm definitely a doer so sitting here and watching her in pain while I do nothing is a pretty tough position for me, though I'm sure feeling the pain is probably far worse for her (no womb envy over here I can definitely tell you that much).  I've told Amy that she gets whatever she wants these last few weeks, just as long as what she wants isn't some kind of mammal (i.e. no more cats, two is more than enough fun).  I hope the pain isn't too bad for her from here on out, though I think that kind of comes with the territory unfortunately.  Hang in there honey, you're doing an amazing job and you're going to be a fantastic mom, I'm here for you all the way honey! I love you!!