Ready or not, here I come!

Rebecca, 2003

Joseph, 2007

Theo, 2010

Last night I had a mild scare. Well, it's not really a scare, but I was having enough contractions that were a little painful that I did start wondering whether this would go somewhere.  Given my history I just have to be careful. 

With Joseph labor was two hours total and I had to call 911. With Theo, labor was 1 1/2 hours total and we made it to the hospital with 18 minutes to spare. 

So naturally, when I start feeling contractions that are coming every few minutes I start to wonder. 

Warren, as always, was my rock. He reminded me, that even though I'm still 3 weeks away from my due date, and my mom isn't here yet, if the baby decides to come everything will be okay.  The contractions were "painful" enough that I couldn't get to sleep till they subsided, which was after 1 am.  They definitely brought back memories of my last two, natural deliveries.

There are still a few things I want to get done before she comes. I especially want my mom to get here. Deep down I feel like I will not give birth for a few more weeks, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared. I have a few phone numbers of friends on my white board, just in case.  I'm going to pack my bags today and try to get those last few things finished that are top priority. 

And then, come what may and love it! We're excited to meet our little girl. It won't be long now!