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All Done.

Ok Baby, this is getting obnoxious. Last night, ok, really this morning, from 3 am - almost 8 am, I  had consistent and painful contractions again. There were several times that I thought hmmm, maybe we should go in to the hospital , but I did NOT want to get sent home again. So I waited. And waited. And tried to sleep through the pain, which I did for a little bit. I got up twice and walked around, went to the bathroom, and had a drink of water, just to make sure the contractions were going to continue. Guess what--they did! So when Daddy's alarm went off at about 6:30 this morning, we got up, showered, ate breakfast, and called Nana. She got there about 7:45, and we headed to the hospital! I should have known right when we got there that this was just another false alarm. I was still having contractions, but they had already slowed. Well guess what? They hooked me up to the monitors, and NO contractions. None. For almost 25 minutes. Then there was one. One. I was SO mad
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Dr. for 36 Weeks

Hi again Baby, Interesting that we had a doctor's appointment the day after our adventure. Daddy and I were both so tired from not getting much sleep the night before, but we had to get up and go about our day. Dr. Harrison checked me today, and I was at a 2, which means the misery last night did bring some progress. But who knows, right? Hopefully you'll be here soon! Love, Mommy 36 weeks and 3 days Mommy's weight: 166 lbs Your heart beats per minute: 147
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Middle of the Night

Dear Baby, I am just not so sure, kid. Last night, we had Nana and Papa over around midnight, because I was having crazy contractions--more painful than I ever remember before. So Daddy and I thought you were coming! He helped me time them, and they were very consistent 2 1/2 minutes apart and about 45 seconds each. That's when Dr. Harrison says to get to the hospital! So we did. And we came home, just a few hours later. The WHOLE time we were there, I was having very painful contractions, about every 2 minutes. But when the nurse checked me, I was only dilated to a 1! What?! Even after almost 2 hours of pain in the hospital (not to mention the hours at home), only 1 centimeter. I was pretty discouraged, and came home crying. So discouraged! I was so grateful to Nana and Papa, though, for coming even in the middle of the night. Let's do this for real next time, ok? Love, Mommy 36 Weeks and 2 Days
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35 Weeks and a Few

Dear Baby, We went to the Dr. again this morning. Luckily, you have been moving lots since Wednesday, and I wasn't worried anymore about you. You are measuring right on for 36 weeks, though we are a few days shy, and everything looks good! Henry and Johnny stayed with Grandpa and Grandma while I went, and they had lots of fun playing. It was strange to be at a Dr. appointment by myself, with just your kicks for company. I look forward to having you in my arms instead of in my belly, though. Love, Mommy 35 Weeks 5 Days Mommy's Weight 167 lbs Your Heartbeats per minute: 142
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The 5th Floor

Dear Baby, Well, you are officially a pregnancy of firsts, even though you are my third baby. I realized last night at dinner that I hadn't felt you all day. I tried having the boys talk right into my belly: "wake up baby!" they yelled. I tried playing the piano loudly, I tried drinking a sugary drink, I tried jumping up and down---you were just not moving. And then I started to get worried. I called Nana, because I always call her when I have questions, and she said I should probably go to the hospital. I didn't want to. I didn't want to sit and wait and be boring. So, I gave you another hour while I was at Young Women's. Well, I got home at about 8:30, and told Daddy we needed to head to the Emergency Room. Papa came over to stay with your brothers while they slept and while we were at the hospital, and then off we went. Daddy brought our hospital bag, just in case we were there for a while. Luckily, we weren't. But still. We went into the ER
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Your Name

Dear Baby, I think Daddy and I have finally decided on a name for you. We've sort of known your first name for a while now, but I think we've got it all figured out. Last Name: Bruton What a great last name you get! So many good men have this last name, and you will continue on a great tradition of Bruton gentlemen. Middle Name: Charles We wanted to choose something literary, so I sat and made a list of any literary or historical name that I liked. It was a list of about 20 names, and I starred the ones I liked. Charles was actually written at the top, though I did not star it, but it was Daddy's favorite. When Daddy said he liked it I said "really? That would be a good one!" Charles is also a family name on the Bruton side and with the Schofield's--Papa's Grandpa Schofield was named Charles, and I loved him. So you get a family name, and you are officially named after Charles Dickens, one of our favorite authors. First Name: Peter Peter is
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Uncomfortable

Dear Baby, I wish I could really convey to you how uncomfortable I am right now. I decided the other day that there really is no way for someone to understand without being pregnant themselves--which means you will never truly understand, as you are a boy. Congratulations. But you are just so big! And you have decided to drop down low in my body, which makes my hips and my lower back REALLY hurt. All the time. At our doctor appointment today, Dr. Harrison was trying to find you in my belly. She had to go all the way down before she could feel your head, and she said: "Wow! He is REALLY low. Don't jump on any trampolines, or he will come right out!" Don't worry--no jumping for Mommy. Because as uncomfortable, miserable, tired, and sick as I am, I don't want you to come out for another 2 weeks. You still have lots of growing to do! So I will be tough and do my best to give you space to grow and develop. Keep up the good work, because obviously you are grow
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