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Tomorrow!!

I have had an interesting past few days. They have been filled with to-do lists, wrapping up another Graduate class, finishing the nursery, arranging care for Claire & Mya, picking up and packaging the cookies that the girls will bring to share with their friends at school and favors for visitors/nursing staff, packing my hospital bag, packing baby's bag, continued waiting and praying for news on Chris' retirement (numbers have been cut dramatically and the odds don't look great) and trying to soak up some time as a family of four. I thought for sure this little guy was trying to bust out on Tuesday evening as I started having contractions at 7 pm until 6 am the next day. I slept for about three hours, then moved to the couch where I learned of the great late night/morning line up on AFN. Seriously, it felt as if I was in the States--the Today Show, Hoda & Kathy Lee, Queen Latifah (had no idea she had her own show), the View, and Young & the Restless. It was lovely. Contractions were 5 minutes apart. I called Labor & Delivery at 4 am and they told me to come in, but the contractions weren't painful and didn't increase in length or strength, so I decided to wait it out a bit longer until we dropped our kids at school. By that point, they were gone. I did call Labor and Delivery one more time to determine if I needed to be checked. They weren't worried and assured me that I would know. I just didn't want to get beyond the point of having a c-section as that would increase my chances of a uterine rupture, which is why I am considered high risk in the first place. Anyway, all is well. Baby is moving well and I am wrapping up loose ends at work.

I woke Mya this morning telling her that today was her last day as a little sister! She was on cloud 9 for the rest of the morning. She is SOOO excited. I've never seen a kid as excited as she is to have a little baby. Claire is excited too, eager to tell anyone and everyone who will listen that our baby is due to be born on Friday. Sharing this pregnancy with them and seeing the joy it has brought them has brought Chris and I such happiness. They are going to be great big sisters! This boy will do no wrong and need nothing. They will dote on him like no one else.

As I wrap my head around tomorrow, I can't help but feel excited, nervous, thankful and emotional. I am hopeful that all will go well. I am confident that God will watch over our little guy and me, ensuring the medical staff are competent and mindful during the procedures. I am hopeful our little guy will be healthy and more than we imagined. I pray for an easy breast feeding experience as we haven't had one yet. I pray for a quick recovery. I pray for good health, 10 fingers, 10 toes, a beautiful baby who is the perfect mix of his sisters. I pray for the completion of our family. A family of 5 we will be. Tomorrow.
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