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Waiting is the hardest! As my due date came and went with Aiden, I would get phone calls from all sorts of people, including parents, asking if I had any news....like I secretly had him and wouldn't tell them until he was a toddler...Hang in there and hopefully the "lightening crotch" will give you expedited labor!

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I laughed out loud with the “lightening crotch” thing. Been there with that same pain, but never had such a fitting, amazing name for it! Your provider seems like an outstanding human. Lindsey, I am so excited for you and Lucas. Your blood volume and hormones sure do grow during this time, but man, I think your heart grows the most. Figuratively speaking, of course. I pray for a safe delivery and sweet snuggles soon.

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Lightning crotch is REAL! It was terrible with A (blessed on the day of his birth by you, of course - such a cherished memory). I'm so glad you have a PT supporting you. I wish more pregnant people knew how much good PT can do for you during and after pregnancy. I went 42 weeks with M and past 40 weeks with A. I'm so glad I did. Both were barely 7 lbs.

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A new door is about to open! Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us. Jim and I are excited for you and Lucas as the real adventure begins.

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45 years ago I was a week early. What a surprise! I’m thinking of you and Lucas as you await Babu’s arrival. Sending love.,

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It’s wonderful to have a “babu update.”

Thank you! And yes-pregnancy is a journey so many share and yet is so unique each time. I’ve thought it’s a way children help us know they write their own “guidebook”-even before they arrive :)

Wishing Babu, you & Lucas all the best in the coming days.

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Thank you for sharing your babu journey with us all, Lindsey. Enjoy this time with Lucas and Chet Barker. Babu will arrive soon enough and your joy and love will expand multiple times over. Thinking of you during such a wonderfully special time!

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Lindsey Braun, you're doing all the heavy lifting on this waiting business. But our hearts still skip a beat when our phone announces a call from you. Thanks for reminding us that Lucas will be making the call that lets us know "It's happening!!"

Such a fun and tender read today! From the silly to the sublime, you've shared it all. Thank you!

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Thank you so much for sharing your journey - the beautiful and sometimes difficult and always - I feel your open heart ! My thoughts and prayers are with you, as you and Lucas patiently wait !

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Oh, cherish this final waiting time. It is all baby soon. Thanks for sharing your final days...lightning and all. Gentle blessings on the delivery of your miracle.

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Pregnancy is SO weird!! Blessings to you!!!!!

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Both of my babies were three weeks late. They come when they are ready. Much love to you and Lucas as you await the miracle. Looking forward to hearing the news from Aunt Pat.

Have loved that you have shared your journey.

Hugs from Bev Burns

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Wishing you well!

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Sending love, Lindsay and Lucas!

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Much Love!

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Almost there...we're all looking forward to seeing you and Lucas holding your newly hatched babu. Love

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