It is hard to believe I am 39 weeks pregnant today. It really has gone by so fast. It has also been very different from the first since I already have a little one to run around and take care of. My energy level fails quickly. Overall it has been a very good pregnancy. No complications - thank God. I'm scheduled to be induce Wednesday, February 15th, so 'trying' to enjoy my last two days with little sister still in my belly. We thought she was going to come early last week, but no such luck. I went to work Monday and left around 2 with horrible back pains. I was sent to the hospital for monitoring and my contractions began to increase. They were consistent and where they needed to be but, unfortunately, I wouldn't dilate. I've been stuck at a 3 for over two weeks now, which is an increase to what I did with Braylea on my own. I never even dilated with her..so I am happy to know my body can do some of the first stages of labor on its own. I also hope it makes my induction go a lot faster than with Braylea as well..we can only hope!
Braylea is SO excited to become a big sister. She asks me everyday if the doctor has told me that her baby sister can come out now. She talks to her...yells at her to come out, I should say..and gives her kisses on my belly. She did ask the dreadful question a few weeks back of how she is going to come out of my belly. She said, "If she comes out of your belly button, then your belly will break!" I did panic a bit and just laughed. I told her that the doctor would cut her out of my belly instead of telling her the reality of it all..that would just totally confuse her. She is concerned that it will really hurt me, but I assured her I wouldn't feel anything. Her wheels are constantly turning!
Below is our first 'family' picture of 4!
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