That's right. I have born two children and am 1 week away from delivering my third, but I have no idea what labor (or even a contraction!) feels like. (I have c-sections thanks to Mabel's footling breech position 5 years ago.) So this morning when I woke up feeling "weird" and really "crampy" I thought that maybe today would be the day. I had a doctors appointment this morning, and just to be safe, I was packed and ready to go for a hospital stay.
Apparently, I am not in labor. Thank goodness.
We still have a car to buy, I have a sharing time to teach, a house that needs a good cleaning, and various other miscellaneous things to do before Miss Stella can make her grand entrance in 7 days. Having the baby now would just be a bit inconvenient. However, if she decides that she is ready, I will be ready, too.
I am keeping that bag packed.
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if i had a nickel for every day i thought would be "the day", well you know the rest. i'm so glad you aren't in labor. stay down and quit doin stuff! call me if you need anything at all!
ReplyDeleteI too have never know real labor - it will be weird if I ever do...ya, keep that bag packed - it's such a cute one! Can't wait to hear/read all the news!
ReplyDeleteas i was leaving my doctor's office today, i saw you walking past our car. i wanted to open my car door and call out your name, when it occured to me, that you probably wouldn't know who i was. anyways, good luck in 7 days! from what i hear from abbie and the few glances i've made on your blog you seem to be a fantastic mom!
ReplyDeleteBoy you scared me. I thought you were going to say that you were in the hospital.
ReplyDeleteThat'd be funny though - Ellie born on Mike's birthday, Stella born on Cathy's birthday.
i think you were having contractions the other day. you just wouldn't know it if you were!
ReplyDeleteand, excusez moi, but why in the world are you teaching sharing time 3 days before you have a baby?
it's called saying NO steph. :)
I'm so excited for you. I can't wait to see pictures of the little miss.
ReplyDeleteI had to be induced for my first child so when the second one came around I had no idea what going into labor would be like. Pain-ful. That's what it was.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with everything. Looking forward to the pics.
Almost time! I am going to a shower for Breanne tomorrow and Broxton is due in 3 weeks. You just have 7 more days and we will have another baby great grandaughter. How we are blessed.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait.
Love and many hugs
Grammy
Amen to Leslie's comment. Sharing time? You are pretty much Wonder Woman! I didn't even feel like going to church much less teaching a room full of kids: )
ReplyDeleteYou are too cute! a sidenote: it took me YEARS to learn how to say NO. I still hardly ever say it and sometimes get wayyyyy over my head. Keep yourself sane, Take care, and best wishes for a safe delivery and healthy new baby.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're not in labor, but it's good that you have your bag packed now. Good luck on the rest of the list- I'm excited for you!
ReplyDeleteAside from the obvious near-congratulations that are in order, can I just say how adorable your house is. Love the walls, the floors, the pictures... you have really done a great job with that place!! And yeah, get some rest or you really will go into labor soon... I had labor with my first two and then a scheduled c-section with my twins; you're not missing anything great by not experiencing labor! :)
ReplyDeleteOf course I remember how you are! HAre Mabel and Oliver excited for their new sister? Your blog is so cute! When I have more time I want to go through your posts! Good luck with labor/delivery! CONGRATS!
ReplyDeleteA friend of a friend here, but I had to give my two cents here. Definitely keep that bag packed. My third came early and I hadn't packed anything yet. Hubby packed for me while I showered. I arrived at the hospital with a pair of slippers, a pair of socks, a hair scrunchie, the digital camera, the laptop and a stack of DVD's. No gown, robe, toothbrush, hairbrush, shampoo...none of those things. Next time I think I'll pack at the end of the second trimester...lol. Oh, and he packed absolutely nothing for the baby...lol.
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