So we're 37 weeks. It's crazy. People know it's my second so they assume I know what to do from here. But I don't really think we can count last time almost at all. Well, I DO remember contractions (had a few last weekend!) and the intensity of pushing and delivery. BUT that was all done when a) I was very, very sick and b) on magnesium. We took a tour of the hospital I'll be delivering at (it seems very nice) and the lady got my health history, took down my birth plan, and filled in as much as possible of the birth certificate (mostly just missing that all important DATE!).
Back up a second... birth plan... just a routine, normal delivery please! I think we're ALL aware (if you remember my last experience) that I'm very open to an epidural. But, there's this feeling of, well... pride? determination? Actually I think it's maybe confidence... that I CAN do it! Hey, I did it while a) being very, very sick and b) on magnesium. So, birth plan: natural but open to an epidural. : ) We'll see what happens from there!
Ok, and the whole when will we even GO to the hospital? Will my water break? What do I do THEN?! I've called my Mom in a panic. Should I be bringing extra clothes to work? Will pads help?
I've been parking superclose to the door at school and I mentioned to one of my friends, "I've been parking close just in case I need to leave!" She quickly responded, "Wait a second! IF you need to leave, you're telling one of us and WE'RE driving you to the hospital!" Oh, yeah... that's probably a good idea...
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