Waiting

On Friday we had a check-up for me and Deedle.

All was well, and things are happening.

It was a great big reminder that this whole labor things can happen at any moment...

and I better get in gear.

I packed our bags and started working on the lists.

Michael, Eva and I went to visit friends yesterday.

We got to meet the newest, and sweetest addition to our group of friends and catch up with everyone.

Babies and toddlers everywhere.

It is about a 2 hour drive from home.

We were about an hour and a half into the drive...

and I started having some contractions.

They came and went.

A few in a row were 6 minutes apart on the dot...

but then they started jumping around and slowed down.

Last night, Michael and I were up for about 2 hours timing contractions.

They were really regular...

so much so that our hearts were pumping and we started to make a plans for Eva.

We went to bed to get some rest.

Around 3 am they slowed and then stopped...

and I realized how little control I have over all of this.

I never had these moments with Eva.

I was put on bedrest and then induced.

No contraction timing...

no wondering, "Is this it?  Is this the real thing?"

Looking over at the empty bassinet, wondering if a baby would be there soon.

I walked in to Labor and Delivery knowing that when I left, I would have a baby.

Somehow, someway.

I feel kinda like a newbie.

Google searching and wondering.

I know it will all happen in its own time.
Deedle will arrive at the perfect time...
no wondering or worrying required.

So in the mean time Deedle...

I am going to keep list checking and trying to stay busy.

And try not to bite my nails and watch the clock.