Sunday, September 21, 2008

Really, Really Ready!!

OK, my last post confessed that I am not the model pregnant woman. In fact, there are only a few things about it that I do like, the best is the being over part. Yesterday my mom and sisters hosted a baby shower for me. This is a plus!! There is nothing better than being surrounded by women who know exactly what you're feeling. There also good at making you feel like you're not a whiny cry-baby for being uncomfortable. There also just good company.

Friday night, we had a little excitement. I was at work and a few hours after lunch, I started having contractions. Nothing painful, but frequent enough to make me wonder. After much encouragement from my co-workers, I ended up upstairs to get checked out. I peed in a cup and they put me on the monitor. Then the pain started. I was super uncomfortable and the nurse came back and said you are really dehydrated (apparently this can trigger contractions). So they put in an IV and pumped me full of fluid. I finally went home around 10 and have been in the loving care of my husband since. This experience I claim as bittersweet; too bad this isn't over and we're now lovin' on a new baby, but sweet because, I'm still not ready!! I didn't have a bag packed, the carseat hasn't been washed, and most importantly we still don't have a name. Oh well this is pushing me to get ready faster!!!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh wowwee!! Now you should take care of yourself lil' mamma, and drink drink drink. Are you not gonna work anymore until B-day?

Anonymous said...

Oh wowwee!! Now you should take care of yourself lil' mamma, and drink drink drink. Are you not gonna work anymore until B-day? I'm sorry I couldn't make it to your shower :-( but I'll come see ya!

Karasmith said...

I can't wait to meet that little of joy! Picking a name is hard, but Kara Jr. is still available...

Anonymous said...

First, there must be a way to make James into a girl's name. Second, don't worry about the being prepared part - Josh can handle this...

Kirsten said...

Hey Lane - don't forget to take the computer along in your hospital bag - maybe we can skype and I'll see my new niece!!!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your new daughter!