My final post before I'm a Mom

Today is my due date...and just like Mom it looks like our baby girl is extremely prompt and timely. My water bag started really leaking this morning and I checked with Barb to see if she can confirm that it's probably it. So I called the doctor on call and she told me to go to Hoag to check and see if I'm in labor or if they want to admit me. On Wednesday, I heard a pop at the top of my tummy which I think was my water breaking. My contractions felt a little funny this morning. So once we got to Floor 5 - Labor & Delivery, I was strapped up to the machine to check my contractions and baby girls heartbeat. She was doing perfectly and my mild contractions were a very consistent 2-3 minutes apart. After just about 30 minutes of being here, they hooked up my IV and started me on Pitocin. So now here I am, sitting and waiting for each contraction (and accompanying pain). But I'm thrilled my hospital room has free wi-fi so I can post my final thoughts as I sit in my hospital bed riding out each contraction.

So what are my thoughts?? Well, I can't believe I'm going to be a Mom. I know millions of women have done it before but when it's your turn, it feels surreal. Like you should be asking someone permission to do it or something. LOL Anyway, right now I feel so much anticipation for that first moment when Paul and I see our child together. I can't wait to see Paul's face as he cuts the cord. I can't wait to give her a big huge kiss on the face. I can't wait to hold her in my arms. I can't wait to snuggle wuggle with her. I can't wait for Niko & Cali to meet her. I can't wait to take our first picture as a family. I can't wait to call her by her name (and give her a nickname). I can't wait to see her held by everyone in our family. I can't wait to tell her how much I love her and how long it feels like I've been waiting for this day. I can't wait to have our first holiday together this Christmas. I can't wait for my friends to hold her and give her their nicknames for her. And so much more....

Til I see you soon, my baby girl...just know I'm smiling from ear to ear (my cheeks hurt) thinking about finally being with you.

Love,

Andrea