Just between us........
I'm nervous, Daughter is REALLY nervous, but I have to admit that I have butterflies every time I think about tomorrow. I checked with her yesterday that she still wants me there, half of me was hoping that she would reply in the negative, but she was adament, I have to be there, from the beginning.
It was different with Jack's birth. Apart from major swelling it had been a textbook pregnancy and then he caught us all unawares by arriving 3 weeks early, so there was no anticipation. Even when his heartbeat started dropping at home I was not worried, he was just in a rush to make his entry into the world. This time though the whole pregnancy has been problematic, and we have been anticipating Baby Bean's arrival since before 36 weeks. Now, here we are, more than a week over, by all estimates BB is a large baby, with a small Mummy, and at 8 o clock tomorrow morning we are setting off, in cold blood, to encourage him/her out. We still have the question as to why there is so much water around baby, but to be honest that had slipped right to the back of my mind, but doubtless as Baby makes his/her appearance, I shall be holding my breath and praying that all is well.
What do I really want to do? I want to hold daughter really tightly, close my eyes and when I open them my new Grandchild will be lying in it's Mummy's arms. For all my training and experience I am helpless though, all I can do is be there with her and put on my cheery face.
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(14.5.05 13:52) A sweetie to soothe the waiting. The best of luck, and positive vibes from here...=) |
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(14.5.05 14:07) MJ - Thankyou MJ, the positive vibes are crackling around us 
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(14.5.05 14:35) I'm sorry that you are having to worry; worrying is the worst thing in the world. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow morning and sending loads of good vibes your way. |
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(14.5.05 14:59) thinking of you lots, It's horried because you know too much, and you realy don't want/need to share it with your daughter. Praying that your worst fears will be scattered to the four winds when that preciose little bundle pops out. |
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(14.5.05 15:35) Nicola and Princess - I feel better having unloaded onto all of you. Daughter says she is going to stay here tonight so, never one to give up hope, I'm about to put plastic sheeting over the mattress! |
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(14.5.05 15:45) I'm sure that when you are with her and looking out for her, she will see you as anything but helpless. best of luck to all of you tomorrow - and hey, baby bean could be sharing Eliott's birthday if (s)he hangs on until Monday !xxxx |
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(14.5.05 17:23) Thanks JoJo, hope Eliott has a brilliant birthday, and I think that it's probable he will be sharing it! |
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(14.5.05 18:50) A new baby on its way. How wonderful. Thinking of you allxxxxx |
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(14.5.05 19:03) Good luck let us know when he/she arrives |
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(14.5.05 19:21) Minks - Thanks to the scans I have visions of a toddler appearing! Gill - If I can access the computer at the hospital I hope to! |
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(15.5.05 10:39) Thinking of you all MM. x |
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(15.5.05 21:07) Loadsa luck xx |
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(16.5.05 12:23) It's Monday lunch time, and nothing has been blogged. Hope everything is ok, thinking of you all. |