42 days until we meet you! (29 weeks and 6 days) - Friday

Dear Baby Ethan,

We have had a busy day and night! Last night I laid down around 10 PM and then felt some blood trickling out.  I did have a few larger clots come out through the night.  The blood just kept trickling out and did not fully stop until this afternoon.  They monitored you last night and early this morning.  Your heart rate is great, so they plan to just let you cook as long as possible.  I really did not lose much blood, so they are not hugely concerned.  I just have to monitor myself to be sure labor does not start, so I am watching for cramps.

I decided to take a bit of vacation time to sleep in this morning.  I ended up missing the Deacon from St. Robert Bellarmine, thank goodness he came back this afternoon to chat and give me communion.  I also received these lovely flowers from my Grandma, Grandpa, Mom (Noni to you), and Dad

Your daddy and Rose came to visit. It was great to hang out with them!

Then, I watched "the Queen", a move about the Queen of England during the period that Princess Diana died.  It could have been better.  I was having a lot of cramping, so I was worried there would be another bleeding issue.  All was quiet though!

9 nights in the hospital as of now, and 42 days until we get to meet you!

Love you,

Mommy