She's Almost Here! 37 weeks

I am so excited about our little baby girl. She will soon join us and be able to match all those voices she hears daily with a face. Her little brothers constantly talk to her and I bet she will feel soothed and comforted in their arms. I am as many women in this stage really tired and ready to go. I just went to the doctor on Wednesday to find out I am -4 station and 1 cm. I was completely closed on Saturday so this is very encouraging news. The many contractions and painful looks on my face have not all been in vain. I woke up this morning to see things have dropped a lot and sharp electrical currents have stopped me in my tracts since breakfast. My last visit to the (very very small ) Hospital was depressing. I was contracting regularly, but not dilating, there were no empty beds, and a very brave woman was screaming her head off a couple doors down. She was trying to go it alone with no meds. Till finally she gave in and silence once again filled the halls. I will not scream like that lady. I will not scream like that lady. I am very nervous. I think no matter how many children you have had the experience is new every time. I think the baby will join us on the 24th of January- why because
- Samuel was born on the 24th of May
- Ethan was born on the 24th of October
-Sam and I married July 24th
3 major events in our life have all happened on the 24. I guess I will just have to wait and see. It would be perfect if I started labor this Saturday. I start labor - Deliver on Sunday when Sam is not working and Monday we can chill out together with our new bundle of joy. I will have no pain and Sam and I will be full of energy from a full nights sleep! Every thing back on schedule by Tuesday. Yeah right, as if things would happen that easily. This is gonna be fun! Truth is I will love not sleeping at night if I can just cuddle my baby. My little _____________ Josephine Campbell I have been so anxiously waiting to see. We have a few options for names hence the long black line. I have discovered that naming a child is the hardest decision ever.
I am just happy the Sun is shining and warming up the pavement today. Yesterday it was too cold. Maybe I will have some energy later to go outside and walk with the boys for a bit. I am still drinking coffee and loving it or else I think I would be dragging on the floor and in bed all day. I have cut back a lot since I know when I start breastfeeding I will have to go cold turkey or endure an very hyper little girl. She has to many dresses lined up and ready to wear in her closet and little diapers fill the changing table ready to be soiled. The glue (toothpaste) is ready to go by the changing table to accommodate the many bows that will fit perfectly on her head when she is born. I think I am most excited about the interaction of the boys with their little sister. Already Samuel Allen is so protective of me I can't wait to see what he will do with such a little bundle. Ethan already said he will invite her to his restaurant and cook her some chicken and coffee. Well I must finish school with Samuel. We have been playing Mad libs and he loves it.