I'm surrounded by cornfields.
48 hours ago I was pulling weeds out of my garden. At the time, I was sort of thinking that I should be packing some bags to ready ourselves a little more for our trip but I had some not-entirely-necessary tasks around the house I wanted to try to accomplish before Baby Girl arrives. So the garden was given priority. How much effort would it really take to pack the car when the time came anyway?
Silly me.
A phone call from our birthmother on Monday. Induction date has been moved up. Could we come out to Indiana sooner? How soon? Wednesday soon.
Cue bags flying into car.
Fourteen hours of driving later, here we are. I've been living in denial long enough. The countdown to Baby has started and it's not stopping now. The boys did great on the trip (thanks to an extra special treat of a portable DVD player.) Along the way, we discussed names. Heaven help us, but we can't decide! Oh, we have a list (a long list) and we tried to vote on the options...DH coming up with an algorithm to rank them. But it is a daunting task. It's not like we haven't had 12 years+ to discuss possible girl names if we were ever so blessed. Problem is, there are so many great names and great saints we want to honor...not enough daughters! I think we need to see and hold her to before we'll settle on a name. That and pray to the Holy Spirit for guidance.
She goes into the hospital tonight for cervidil treatment and the induction with pitocin will begin in the morning. She has asked to see us and the boys before going into the hospital. Perhaps to further her resolve? Perhaps to remind herself of that family that Baby Girl will be going to? Perhaps just to meet the boys? In any case, we are here and waiting for her call when she is ready to see us. We have not been invited to be with her in the delivery room tomorrow and I'm totally ok with that. Having the boys with us now would make that logistically difficult and frankly, I think it would be awkward for me.
In the mean time, a hotel bed never felt so good. We're going to enjoy our last good night's sleep immensely.
Tomorrow is the big day. And ironically is also DH's 34th birthday. :)
20 comments:
Yea! How exciting! I love the bit about the algorithm, my husband would like do the same thing!
Wow!! It must all be so exciting!! I'll be praying everything goes smoothly and everyone's healthy. Can't wait to hear more!!!
YAY! You all are in my prayers!! What an exciting time!! Keep us updated!
What a whirlwind! Happy birthday, dh! Neither of my sisters knew the name of their children going into the hospital, but they figured it out and so will you! So happy for your growing family!
How exciting! I'll be praying for a smooth delivery and a healthy baby. Can't wait to hear that your baby girl has arrived!
I am so excited for you guys, and my eyes just teared up when I read that dad & daughter will likely share a birthday. How cool.
Beautiful, meant to be. So, exciting for everyone. Enjoy this precious time. Love the post. You described it perfectly, Keep us posted!
I've got goosebumps I'm so excited for you!
So exciting! I can't wait for the next update! Praying for all of you!
So excited for you and your family!
Oh, I can hardly stand it! So excited for you! Will be praying for everyone involved!!!
SO EXCITING!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to see her sweet face!
Ummm, would you mind sharing that list with me. Me and DH are battling Hannah Grace, he isn't digging it?! What?! ;)
How exciting! We are definitely praying and can't wait to see your new daughter :)
I just held a 6lb newborn tonight. I can't wait to here the news you are holding yours!!
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!! I was logging on to tell YOU that OUR induction was moved up to tomorrow, too!!!!!!!! What in the world! It really IS a race! :)
How incredible to know that we're praying for each other during htis time.
This i wonderful!!! I'm on pins and needles!
AND ironically, now it is falling WITHIN the time of Prayer Buddies!!!
I am so excited for your little girl! :)
So exciting! Can't wait to hear more!
How exciting!! Praying for you all! :)
Wow, I can't believe it's happening! You're going to have a daughter!!!
Happy Birthday to your DH :)
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