Tuesday, December 20, 2011

YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT

Posted by S.DAY
If you've ever had to go to the ER or get unexpected medical care the first thing you suddenly assess is "Are my legs shaved?" or "Is my underwear clean?" Well, it has come to that time of this pregnancy where I feel like I need to be "hospital ready" twenty-four-seven. Although I'm positive that I'm jinxing myself, because I did the same thing with Layla and Rider. For weeks before they were born I made sure to have the house spic and span, daily showers, hair and makeup always done and clothes pressed. But the minute I went two days without showering and had nothing clean to wear... their birth mothers decided to go into labor. Jinxed.

But for now I'll take my chances and continue to prepare in the best way I know how, by attempting to feel "put together" at all times. I'm totally paranoid about my water breaking in public though and I hope that if I am one of the lucky 15% who's water breaks naturally, I hope it's at home!

I love that the Holidays are in full swing and are acting as a much needed distraction for the big D-delivery day. Normally I think I'd be pacing the floors trying to induce labor out of pure excitement, but I have two reasons why I'd rather this little man stay tucked in for a few more weeks.
1. Nobody wants their birthday overshadowed by Christmas
2. I don't want to pay my deductible in the last week of December, only to turn around and start all over in January!
So bratty of me, I know. And if you know me even the slightest, you'll know how happy I'll be when this little man comes - no matter what time of day or day of the year. I'm just saying... If we end up with the New Years Baby award and happen to win a lifetime supply of diapers or something - it would rickity rock my world.

3 comments:

Melissa said...

On the bright side, if your water breaks in the grocery store, you can just walk away, let them clean it up! Glad you're feeling well, it was fun to see you at target. :)

December 21, 2011 at 9:50 AM
Brittany said...

One thing that might help you relax is to have a plan for between when you go into labor and when you go to the hospital. Unless you have a super speedy birth there should be time for what you need to do.

When I had Kaylee I took a shower, shaved, and vacuumed the house before we left for the hospital. That was my plan even if my water had broken at the grocery store or some other public place.

That plan doesn't help with the laundry and major house cleaning, but just know there will be time to do some basics before you leave for the hospital.

December 21, 2011 at 2:50 PM
Ellen said...

You crack me up Shannon Day!! :))
And you should know....none of it will go as you "plan" which is what will make even that much more amazing!

And think of all of the cool stories you could tell if your water breaks in public! ;)

December 27, 2011 at 11:48 PM

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