Pregnancy Update - Week 38 + 4 days

Well, I have been feeling plenty of contractions over the past couple days, but nothing that makes me feel closer to labor. I also haven't been sleeping very well and encountered a MAJOR bummer. Yesterday morning I developed a cold sore. At this point it is tied for first place for one of the worst cold sores I have EVER had. The worst part about it is that I will not be able to kiss my little girl if I have her this week. That makes me so sad. Not to mention the fact that my upper lip is EXTREMELY swollen (like I was stung by a bee or something). I am so embarrassed and bummed by it that I skipped the monthly family dinner with Rob's family tonight. Tate and Rob went, but I opted to stay home. So not only am I sad about the cold sore, uncomfortable by the pregnancy, but I am also now lonely and a little depressed by my situation. Self pity. I am just hoping and praying that the swelling goes away by morning so I can feel better.