Well, we made it another week! Elena must be enjoying herself in my warm belly. I'm currently 2.5 cm dialated and 80% effaced. She is moving around a lot, as usual, but her jabs to my stomach are not so welcome all the time. She packs quite the punch now that she's running out of room and growing fatter by the day! Speaking of getting larger, I must be there too because I've never gotten so many stares at the stores lately. I mean seriously, have these people never seen a super preggo woman before or do I just look that huge now that we're THAT close? I guess I look at myself in the mirror everyday, so I don't see the drastic changes until I look back at previous month's pictures. I know I've gotten larger, but I guess I don't feel it. I will be happy to lose the weight around my midsection, though, once Elena comes because I'd love to put on tennis shoes or get up off the floor without it becoming an ordeal each time. Ah, the life of a nine month pregnant woman.
Things continue to go well, though. I have my bag packed, snacks for Juan, and a ride to Columbia should my water break while at school. I believe we are as prepared for now as we can be. There will always be things to do or get done, but Elena has a bed to lay in and lots of people who already love her, so I think she's set! We go back to the doctor next Tuesday, November 22nd. That will be my official last day of school to begin my maternity leave if Elena doesn't come before then. I just can't believe it's already a week away. It will be very strange being away from my students, but what a blessing to be able to stay home and get to know one of the greatest miracles of our lives. Here we go onto week 39! I wonder if we'll make it....
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