Tomorrow I will be 37 weeks along, and as the days draw closer, I am feeling a bit more anxious about going into labor. It's not the actual labor that has me a little uptight, it's the fact that I have never gone into labor outside of the hospital. Since Josh and Jonathan were both induced, and I was given a date and time to show up at the hospital, it took all the suspense out of it. This time around, so far as I can tell, everything is going so normally that I will not need to be induced. While I am glad of this fact, it keeps me a little on edge. My schedule is in full swing between teaching, and soccer practice for both boys. I keep having this thought that I am going to be in the grocery store buying milk for my two "becerritos", and my water is going to break in the cereal section of
Bi-Lo...can you imagine the humilitation when they announce "Clean up on aisle 2" over the PA system, knowing it was from me!! Oh, the Hampton guardian will probably make a front page story out of it all. I am so thankful that my sister and I live in the same town. Since Luis works an hour away, she will take me to the hospital in case I can't wait on him. I know that will be a "labor of love" for her, especially with the thought of me not making it, and possibly having to give birth in her new Yukon XL, while she assists! HAHA....just kidding Marybeth...I'll do my best to not push until we hit Bamberg! I have been having lots of contractions (although nothing very regular). I am really more excited than anxious, but I would be lying if I said that there isn't a twinge now and again of "How's it going to all pan out". When I'm on the other side of it all, I'm sure there be a funny story to tell, and I'll look back and laugh...but for now, pray that I'm not sitting on the sidelines of Jonathan's first soccer game, giving birth to Little Lily who just couldn't wait any longer to see us all!
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Love this post... as for the Yukon XL, when the time gets closer I plan to have the back bench out and a tarp laid out... haha (just kidding - unless you think its a good idea!). Now that Ali can drive, I may give her the wheel in case baby Lily can't wait any longer! I will have clean sheets and Germ-X ready. Not sure what boiling water is for but that can be arranged if necessary. Labor of love... I have to agree with this because I love you and wouldn't have it any other way! Even if Luis is home at the time, we will be trailing behind your vehicle (or leading the way) with flashers on, and ready to get rid of any obstacles that may get in the way (slow traffic, cows in the road, approaching police cars, etc.). As for your water breaking in the Bi-Lo, I would cover for you by dropping a bottle of apple juice and wait on the mop boy to come while you scurry to the car. No headlines from that! What are sisters for? Not to worry - we got this covered. : ) MB Oh yea, and SNACKS, I must remember SNACKS! haha
You are so funny. I've been reading your blog all along on my phone but for the first time saw your new header. Looks like you got lots of wonderful baby stuff for the new baby girl! I am also praying for you and a healthy delivery. I hope you get a chance to come to NY sometime soon so I can see you. When we came to GA I was looking at the map and trying to figure out how far away you might be! Looked like a hike to get towards Savannah but I've never been and always wanted to! Someday we will be in your neck of the woods too, or maybe when you come home we can get together.
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