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Labor is imminent. It had better be, because I don't want to go through another night of these crampy contractions that are just enough to keep me awake but not enough to constitute active labor. Yet for what it's worth, I know they are productive because I woke up to more "show," LOTS of show, the labor-is-in-progress kind of show that can not be dismissed. I think today will be the day. Forrest came home last night and was awake just long enough for me to cry on his shoulder before drifting off into what will probably be our last good night's sleep for a while (well, good for him anyways.) I, on the other hand, have developed a burning cough in my chest that is so not fair to have to be dealing with when I am this close to labor. I think I'll go make myself a cup of hot tea and soak in the bath until these contractions progress into something I can get excited about. Please send courage and easy labor vibes my way. I will be excited, believe me, but right now I am having a hard time getting past the thought of what lies ahead.