Time has definitely flown! It's been 9 1/2 months since Alice became a mass of cells that now makes up this huge alien in my belly! Things started getting uncomfortable around week 31 and everyday since is a new level of discomfort. You never know how many levels of discomfort there until you discover new ones everyday.
Alice started dropping around week 36. I'm pretty sure she finally got ALL the way down around 37-38. And since then I can tell she's engaging more by my hip discomfort. I haven't had too many hip discomfort days yet but plenty of cramping days. Last Friday was my first full-out false labor day. I had my midwife appointment in the morning and after that I started cramping more and ended up with contractions through most of the day until I finally fell asleep that night. When I finally got the chance to lay down and time them they were anywhere from 3 minutes to 12 minutes apart ... so I knew it was false ... but boy was it not comfortable! I woke up Saturday just fine and today I was kind of crampy and woke up to contractions but they stopped. Grocery shopping made things worse but I'm not getting consistent contractions out of it.
Found out I was 9 days late and Chris was 6 days late. I'm hoping that I don't go that far over! They say genetics play a part but also my mom was 13 years younger than me and a stick at the time! The only thing I can hope is true is that labor with me took 11 hours and Chris was 7 ... that is doable.
The full moon is today and so far nothing. Out of my baby group of about 20, 10 have had their babies so far but none this weekend. We were all hoping the full moon would bring out some more little ones ... no such luck unless someone goes into labor tonight! We'll have #11 tomorrow being born in Germany :) I love the internet and the fact that all of us from across the country (and world) and connect and provide encouragement and support ... even though we have never met.
Everyone is excited though. My Dad calls every Sunday to make sure Alice is still inside. I find it sweet and good to have my Dad checking up on me :) This has been a good year+ in being able to connect with my family again. My first niece was also born in August and Grace Carol is waiting patiently for Alice Wrenae to make her appearance on the scene. My Punk Princess will be here soon enough and we can all celebrate in all this new love that has come into our lives. And, of course, Daddy Dave can't wait. All he wants is Alice in his arms and I think that will seal the dream right there ... no dream, baby, it's reality! She does exist!
I spoke to soon! #11 may be coming tonight :) One of my girls messaged me on Facebook and she's going into labor and delivery. Go Momma Go!
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