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Dear Scarlett,

I've been really feeling the exhaustion of this pregnancy this week, we are definitely in the third trimester! I've been dragging at work and it feels like I can't keep my eyes open by the end of my shift; I've also been sleeping so soundly at night, only waking up to pee 302389 times of course. My limbs are achy, and I think I have a bruised rib, and I cry really often, and I don't feel I'm patient enough with your older sister. I love you so much, but sometimes it's hard to always stay positive. I hope you know that motherhood is the hardest hardest thing I've ever done in my life. And it must be pretty incredible because I can also say it the greatest.

At this time with Amelia's pregnancy, stretch marks showed up. I'm glad that I had constant reminders around me of how important they were. Although we haven't had any stretch marks this time around, I constantly look at and feel my physical reminders of motherhood. I think of how grateful I am to have a body with the ability to house and grow beautiful children. I love how much you've changed me for the better.

We had an appointment with Dr. Thackeray a few days ago, we're measuring at 32 cm (right on the money). We didn't have a cervical exam because we're so close to "full term" and we're no longer concerned about these insane contractions. We set our next appointment for 35 weeks, and I cannot believe how close that sounds! I just know the next 7 weeks are going to fly by (Dad doesn't think we'll make it that far, but we'll see!)

Love you so much,

Mom