I am officially on maternity leave as I head into week 39 of my pregnancy. Brian went with me to my appointment yesterday and we found out I am now 2 1/2cm dilated, 70-80% effaced, and at a 0 station. We've made progress but not as much as we had hoped. Mother nature sure has a way of taking her time that's for sure, but I do feel that we will have a baby by this weekend. I've seen some changes in my body and as you can see from the picture above, Emily has dropped a little more which has made me start to waddle. Random people on the street are now asking when I'm due and then proceed to freak out when I tell them next Wednesday is my due date. I'm not on bed rest people! Most give me a look as if the baby is going to drop out right before their eyes, it's hilarious.
Maternity leave started on Monday and I feel much better and more prepared now that I have cleaned up my house and finished packing that pesky hospital bag. My official uniform while at home are pajama bottoms and a tank top. It is wonderful not having to dress up mostly because almost all of the clothes in my wardrobe have stopped fitting properly and I am not about to go out and buy anything else maternity.
So far there have been no contractions and only mild cramping. Brian is going out of his mind and is on his last thread of patience. We promise though that as soon as anything happens, we will notify all family and friends.
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Oh I am so excited I can't wait. You look so cute in pink pajamas! :) I know all of us are anticipating Emily's arrival. Hopefully it'll be before the weekend so that I can go and visit!!
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