Be careful what you wish for...

Since last Friday I've been watching the weather and waiting for the next sunny day.  I'm a lover of sunshine, flowers and most things outdoors...so I was waiting on that sunny day to determine when I THOUGHT I might deliver Easton.  As the weekend wore on Thursday was looking like the day- warm, mid 60's, sunny- great day for a baby I thought.  All weekend I told Lance I felt like we were going to have Easton on Thursday.  He assured me I was crazy and that Dr. G told us most first time pregnancy's go past their due date.  Still, I felt like Thursday was the day. 

SO, yesterday, I go to my 39 week apointment.  Dr. G examined me, we talked, then he says "I'm going to check with Debbie and see if we can induce before your due date." What?!?!?!?!  Ok, now, this is what I WANTED to hear, what I WISHED to hear, but never did I think he'd say that!  So, he goes to talk with Debbie and she comes back to say "How does THURSDAY at 7:30 sound?"  Oh dear- Thursday, this week, the day after tomorrow...the water works were opened!  I tried to regain composure and went to schedule my 6 week post-partum check up and then headed to the truck.  Once I hit the door, I called Lance. 

It went a little something like this:

me: Are you ready to have this baby?

Lance: nuh uh...you're kidding???

me: I'm not kidding, Thursday is the day

Lance:...........................................................

me: sniff sniff

Lance:  Are you crying?

me: Yes

Lance: Boo, you've been saying Thursday all week, this is what you wanted!

Yes, that is what I wanted- after all, a sunny day is a perfect day to have a baby...but, oh me...now I'm nervous.  Last night, Lance and I went on a date- we went to Stoney River for dinner and then to the mall to look for some baby clothes.  One last date without having to find a babysitter.  My last day of work was today.  I worked a half day today and then my co-workers took me to lunch.  I went and had the car seat base installed by a police officer.  Who knew that it would be so hard to find someone who was certified to do so.  I called 15 or 20 police stations, fire departments, state offices to find someone certified to make sure it was in correctly.  I feel pretty confident that I can reinstall if need be.  So, that was the last major item to check off the list. 

Tonight, we'll get our bags packed, get the house clean, enjoy our time together as a family of 3 (Kirby included), love on Kirby a lot (because I'm having a SERIOUS time thinking about being away from her for 2-3 days but Lance assures he will take celebrate Tyler's birthday and try to get some sleep.  I can assure you that last item on the list won't happen.  Last night every time I rolled over, Lance's eyes were open too.  We were wide awake all night!  Tomorrow will be a big day though with lots of emotions so we need some rest. 

Easton, we are ready to meet you and welcome you into our family!

Happy St. Patty's day!