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dear evelyn,

we are 3 cm dilated and 70% effaced, and had a membrane sweep a few days ago. and then i worked 2 night shifts in a row. but... i think you're just going to stay put. our contractions have slooooooooowed down. in fact i think we've had the least contractions this week than any other week past 26. that doesn't really help, does it? oh well, there's 13 days left.

daddy painted our master bedroom and we have been slowly getting ready for your arrival. your bassinet is in our room and your swing is in the family room. scarlett loves to push it manually and say, "i push evelyn?" (we're sure she'll be very, very helpful when you arrive). i just need to wash your newborn outfits and pack our hospital bag and clean your carseat and then we'll be ready! we're not expecting an surprise early arrival, which is why i've procrastinated so much!

two of your friends arrived this last week... both baby girls named zoey! we'll have to go meet them when you get here! i love how much you stretch and move inside me. i love that you let me sleep so well these days. i really think i might miss this pregnancy when it's over! but... i truly can't wait to push you out and welcome you into this world!

love you. so much.
mom