We went to our doctor yesterday for my weekly check-up. She says that my cervix is dilated to 2 cm and it looks like I am losing my mucous plug! I know that sounds nasty, but it is a sign that labor is close. The night before I started feeling like I had cramps and then they moved up into my belly and got stronger and closer together. Then I knew that they were real contractions. It lasted for about 3 hours, until i decided to go to sleep. (They always say, if you think you are starting labor, try to get some rest. I had a hard time deciding whether to clean the house or go to bed!) I woke up a couple of times because of strong contractions, but by the morning, everything felt pretty mild and then went away. My doctor said that it sounds like pre-labor. Some people who have had a few babies can experience this for weeks and weeks before they actually go into labor, so they call it false labor. Really it is your body preparing for labor by having real labor contractions (not just Braxton-Hicks). Since this is my first baby, these are all signs that labor is only a few days away. We are thrilled! Not only because I am HUGE, and wish I could fall asleep on my belly, but we can't wait to see and hold our baby boy. I know you are all dying to know what his name will be!!!
P.S. Doesn't my belly look fake?
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