It's just about time to meet you and your brother! At my doctor appointment on Thursday, she told me I was at 3 cm, and then Friday morning I went to a movie with the kids and Aunt Meagan and her girls. I had contractions almost the entire movie, and they were very close together (about a minute apart). I went to the bathroom and felt like I might have an anxiety attack. It wasn't until then that I realized how unprepared I feel for your arrival. Things are a little chaotic, as your dad is remodeling our loft (turning it into a bedroom with a walk-in closet and a laundry room), so it's a construction zone here, plus everything from the loft is in different parts of our house (including your and your brother's room). The thought of caring for two infants while also caring for three active children is a lot, too. I said a prayer in the bathroom and felt a lot of peace. But I have continued to feel nervous with the uncertainty of when you two will come and how messy and chaotic our house is right now. Thankfully, the contractions stopped right after that and I have only felt them sporadically since then (including right now at this moment).
Very good news - you were breech at my appointment on Thursday but flipped to head down by the time I had my ultrasound appointment on Friday afternoon. (Maybe that's what caused the contractions on Friday morning?) This is good because it's less risky for your birth and there's also less risk for c-section. Also, your estimated weight (currently) is 6 lbs 7 oz. Your brother is the same. So I really don't think it will be much longer.
I need to get to sleep. I am so tired near the end of this pregnancy and even get out of breath just standing up.
I'm excited to meet you and your brother.
Love, Mom
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| From about a week and a half ago. |
