Oh my goodness, I was having contractions. And, these ones were different from the braxton hicks that I've been starting to have. The pain would come in spurts in my lower abdomen and cause my lower back to throb. I began to guzzle down water, take some tylenol, take a warm bath and rest. Well, much to my surprise they were coming shorter and shorter together.
I started timing and they went from nine minuntes, to seven, to four and then down to two minutes! I was on the verge of hysterics. I'm not ready for baby to come. Not quite yet. I decided to give it a half an hour. I got up and began to walk and thank God the contractions stopped. I couldn't have been happier!
And then the emotions and hormones kicked in. I'm so lucky I have such an amazing husband who lets me cry on his shoulder, gives me giant hugs and listens to all of my insecurities.
I hope that I can wrap my mind and heart around the fact that everything is going to be ok. That having another baby is going to be a happy time.
For now, I leave you with some eight month bump pics!
