Since my strategy so far has been to sit around Waiting For It, I decided to switch strategies today. Today I'm Asking For It. I went to a LLL meeting, out to lunch, and later? I'm planning to go to the mall. Alone. I figure I have enough relatives who live in the vicinity of the mall that someone will be able to pick me up if Something Happens. Which it won't. Because nothing ever does.
I've had strong contractions all morning but nothing regular. We'll see. Maybe today. Maybe while I'm getting my hair cut!
well, you know how to get me. i'll be right down the street.
Posted by: kristen | Tuesday, December 06, 2005 at 01:56 PM
Something spicy, or eggplant parm? Or schedule waaaaay too many things to do that are hard to cancel?
HUGS and still checking :)
Posted by: running2ks | Tuesday, December 06, 2005 at 04:07 PM
Checking all the way from Brazil, and wishing you all the best!
Last year it was the same with me, I went to the mall, I climbed tons of stairs, I kept doing things, but Linton only came on the day his paternal grandparents (who'd been at our house for 2 weeks waiting for the birth) left for his uncle´s wedding. They were driving to the airport, and I was being driven to the hospital - unbelievable!
Posted by: Lilian | Wednesday, December 07, 2005 at 12:25 PM
Hmm... no post yet today. Could it be?
*holds breath in anticipation*
Posted by: Ayris | Wednesday, December 07, 2005 at 03:02 PM
I know, I keep checking back in... no news is good news?
Posted by: J | Wednesday, December 07, 2005 at 03:14 PM
this is Kateri's brother, Sean. She gave birth to a completely healthy, 7-5 baby girl at 11:40 this morning, 100 percent naturally (the sounds that were coming out of that room were from some other world, however). The baby's name is Miriam Rose, but Naomi insists on calling her Maryah (sp?). The delivery was tough, as MR came out head-first but facing the wrong direction, with one arm above her head. So Kate has a little extra bleeding, but she and both daughters should be at home tomorrow morning at the latest. She went into full-on labor at about midnight, went to the hospital at 2 and the birthing suite at 7. I believe she pushed for about 40 minutes.
Posted by: Sean Mc. | Wednesday, December 07, 2005 at 03:58 PM
Oh Yah! That's wonderful! Congratulations Kateri. And I hope though you were in the hospital that it was still a great experience.
*hugs*
Posted by: Ayris | Wednesday, December 07, 2005 at 04:21 PM
OH WOW, my OCD refreshing totally paid off! Wow, Kateri, wow! I am thrilled for you and your family. I got giant tears of joy in my eyes reading that. Congratulations!
Posted by: J | Wednesday, December 07, 2005 at 04:23 PM
Congrats Kateri and family! i'm so thrilled for you all...
Posted by: barb | Wednesday, December 07, 2005 at 04:49 PM
Congrats! I thought when we didn't hear anything from you that you had gone into labor. I'm so happy for you and I love the name Miriam... Mim :)
Posted by: afrindiemum | Wednesday, December 07, 2005 at 06:18 PM