Maternity leave has officially begun!

After a couple of really busy weekends with baby showers, Monday came along and I was exhausted. I felt like I hadn't slept in weeks and I was cramping up really bad. I decided to stay home from work and hoped to feel better later that day.
Around 10am I was having really bad contractions and started spotting a little bit. My pelvic pressure was unbearable. My husband wanted me to call the doctor who had us come to the office to check my cervix. We got to Dr. Sargent's office and got checked. He determined I am dilated 1 cm but my cervix is still long. With the pelvic pressure I am having Dr. Sargent recommended I begin my maternity leave instead of waiting for May 9th.
So here I am, day 1 of my maternity leave. Although I am uncomfortable I am glad to be at home and relaxing. So far today I packed my diaper bag and unloaded the dishwasher. Now I am laying down and breathing through contractions.
Dr. Sargent would like me to stay pregnant for 2 weeks at the least so we will see if Lincoln has the same idea. In the meantime, I am open for visitors who would like to come over and help me with Lincoln's room or with little things around the house that I am having trouble doing. :)