Here I am on my official due date, August 8th, at 40 weeks pregnant. I was awakened by early labor contractions at 3:15 this morning. They started out eight to ten minutes apart and have gradually increased in length. I was in Northport when they began but am at home now in Brooklyn with my husband and mom who are taking turns timing my contractions. My midwife has a hunch this could go into tomorrow so I will continue to labor at home and call her if my water breaks or if the contractions follow the 3-1-1 pattern.
I feel very fortunate and excited that this process is unfolding organically, as it should. I could very well have a baby in my arms by tomorrow! More to come…
