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37 1/2 Weeks - Two and a half weeks to go....

Aside from getting no sleep last night what-so-ever, mama Melissa is doing quite well, especially after hearing Violet's strong heartbeat at today's baby appointment. The belly measured in at 38cm (or 38 weeks), a cm bigger than last week's appointment - I wonder if that means she'll be born a little early. God willing - because I'm so excited to see that cute little face and hold her and love her and squeeze her!! Oh yeah, and be a little less swollen and more comfortable in my own skin!

Why is it that if you've never been pregnant, you don't listen to the unglamorous parts the women in your life tell you about? You just blindly go into it without a care in the world? I'll tell you why, because if you worried about all that other stuff, you might have a hard time believing its something you really want to do. Plus, the idea that you will unconditionally love another human being is far more rewarding than any "hardship" you "might" endure during a pregnancy. I've got to say, though, that there have been a lot of wonderful parts to this journey. I do love the bump, and its been fun to dress it. I also love that as soon as other moms find out that you're pregnant, you're invited into this sacred club that you never really knew about or maybe didn't understand why it existed. Its like a right of passage and gaining an amazing support system you never expected. And the best part of being pregnant, if you're open to it, which we're supposed to be visualizing from the very beginning right?, is the change you begin to see in your life's vision and purpose. Even though life is about to get more complicated, your outlook or your willingness to take on any challenge that comes your way with your whole heart and soul, just sounds doable.

By the way, Mom, thanks for the dresses! I finally am wearing one of them today, and feel comfy and cute! I got a bunch of complements. Any little thing helps - especially in this final stretch!! :)

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