I can't believe that I forgot about this story. That never happens. Sorry about that
2 days to go
During the last month, the active preparation of the baby for new life is going on. In the 36thweek, it occupies the whole uterine cavity and that's why now it's not stirring but kicking painfully. There are delicate nails on the baby's toes and fingers. Another important stage has passed – the formation of baby's genitals has finished. The dark substance is gathering in the baby's intestines – meconium, or rudimentary excrement. During the last month, the baby will gain about 0.06 pounds a day.
I love Chandler, I really do but he is just driving me crazy. It's not just him, so is everyone else. My parents and Chandler's mom as well. I can barely move without someone asking if I am ok or if it's time. I know they all mean well but I just wish that they would stop. My parents got here a week ago since we have no idea when this baby will be making her grand entrance into this world. Assuming that she would have been here early, my parent's flight leaves in two days so Chandler had it extended. My mom said Ross and I were both 2 weeks early. And Chandler was 5 days early. So we were all convinced this baby would be early as well. This just shows that every baby is different.
There's a lot of pressure with being in this palace. It's weird to me that everyone knows who I am. Every day I see online or on the news that they are waiting to announce the arrival of the royal baby. To Chandler, this type of attention is completely normal. I'm trying to get used to it still though. Sometimes I wonder if I ever will.
"Can you believe that it will be any day now?"
I am taken from my day dream when Chandler emerges from the bathroom, freshly showered and climbing into bed next to me.
I smile at him. "I know it's crazy."
His hand finds my knee. "How are you feeling about all of this?"
I shrug. "The birthing process?" I didn't think I would be thinking of these things until I was older. And married. And of course I never imagined myself with a prince.
He nods his head.
"Well honestly it's a little scary. I mean it's obviously painful. I am excited to meet our daughter just not so excited about what I have to do to actually get her here."
He chuckles and brings me in for a kiss, then we lay back on our pillows while Chandler finds a movie for us to watch until we fall asleep. We have been doing that a lot lately. Being this pregnant, I feel more comfortable in bed with very little to no clothes on at all times.
"Monica, I know that you're scared but I am here for you. I will be there every step of the way. I promise, ok?"
I kiss his cheek. How did I end up with this amazing man? "Thank you Chandler." He really has been amazing through all of this.
We finally settle on a movie and I find a comfortable spot to relax and watch it.
I feel like I close my eyes for just a minute. When I open them though, the ending credits are coming across the TV screen.
He kisses the top of my head. "Well look who's awake."
I yawn. "I didn't mean to fall asleep. I'm sorry." We are trying to spend as much alone time as possible until our sweet little baby gets here.
He smiles and shakes his head. "Monica come on. You're due in just two days and you are having the worst time sleeping throughout the night. I think you're entitled to get as much sleep as you can right now."
I rub his chest. "Why are you so good to me?"
He winks at me and my heart melts just like it did when we first started going out. "I'm good to you because I love you. You make me so happy. You're my girlfriend, you are living with me and you're giving me a baby. So to be honest, I think I am extremely lucky to have you. You're the one who is good to me Mon."
I tilt my head up and we kiss.
"Up for another movie or would you like to get some sleep now?" He asks when we finally pull apart.
I sigh. "Maybe I should try and get some sleep."
"Ok babe." He kisses the top of my head and turns the TV off, then the lights.
Chandler cuddles as close to me as he can. I feel bad for him. He just wants to be closes to me and I am surrounded by all of these pillows just so I can be comfortable. We seem to make it work though.
The next time I look at the clock it reads 3:28am. I groan and close my eyes. All I want is a decent night sleep. I already know I won't be getting that once the baby gets here.
But as soon as my eyes close, they open immediately when my stomach suddenly gets tight and it's accompanied by some pain. Is this it? Could she be coming now? I figured though that I should wait to see if it happens again before waking up Chandler and getting him all panicked if it's nothing.
But, 10 minutes later it happens again. Then again 10 minutes after that. Maybe this is the real thing.
I look over at Chandler who is sleeping so peacefully.
'Honey." I say softly and he wakes right up.
He has been sleeping lightly since it's been close enough for me to deliver at any day and time.
"I'm having contractions."
His eyes light up. "Really?"
I nod, trying to seem as calm as possible even though I am freaking out on the inside.
Panicking, he lets my parents know. And his mom gets the driver to get the car ready to go.
I can't believe this is happening.
A baby
We're actually going to have a baby soon. Very soon.
A baby.
Deep breath Monica.
You can do this.
