We just received our orders from "up top" (our obstetrician): stand ready to parachute straight into the action on D(elivery)-Day, which can be any day now, and be prepared for what may come out of the Bunker. Although the initially briefed D-Day would not be for another 4 weeks, Lauren has apparently "dropped" down into Lorraine's pelvis, headfirst and already in the "ready" position - this is good news because moms usually have to push in the first stage of labor to get their babies there. The Doc was able to "feel the top of her head" during Lorraine's check up on Monday! What?! (I'll leave it up to your imagination engines to figure out how the OB was able to do this).
Seriously, for this greenhorn (um, me), my alert status has moved up a couple of levels since hearing this news. Did I pack my chute correctly? Will I forget my reserve? We're going in with two suitcases - one for labor/delivery and one for the overnight stay. Am I bringing enough equipment? Too much? This is like being back in a Rapid Deployment Unit.
Fortunately, we have long range support units (read: Lorraine's parents) arriving from Ohio on Dec 1 and staying at our barracks for 6 weeks. Until then, we have the local support unit (my parents and sister) who are an hour-long Humvee drive away to make trips back to the rear and keep the supply lines running. Thank goodness for all this support - I have a feeling we're going to need the Calvary...
4 comments:
Thinking of you this holiday... A belated happy happy gobble gobble!!!
You may not be ready....but you are willing and able...and that is all that matters. Enjoy every moment and don't worry! It's the best thing ever!
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wE ARE REALLY HAPPY FOR YOU TWO, AS THIS WILL BE THE GREATEST EXPERINCE YOU COULD POSSIBLY HAVE.
DON'T LET THE LITTLE LEAVE HER QUARTERS UNTILL WE GET THERE.
lOVE DAD
DO YOU THINK SHE WILL BE A ENLISTED OR A OFFICER WOMAN, YOU CAN TELL HOW SHE COMES OUT, IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.
We're anxiously awaiting D-Day (Delivery Day, natch)! Not to burst your bubble, but Little Libby (she of the 22-hour labor and then C-section) had dropped into place "beautifully" nice and early, too. I hope Lauren's more accommodating than Libby and gets the hell out of there soon!
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