The Big Day

As Q previously mentioned, my doctor established an induction date for me at my last appointment. Though a scheduled labor was something we had discussed and planned for months ago, I was still somewhat blown away when an actual, official date was presented to me. (I felt almost as excited as when I first discovered I was pregnant!) I know, intellectually, that labor is inevitable at this point (schedule or not) – but knowing when it’s going to begin and (about) when the baby is going to arrive just makes things feel so much more real. (There’s no turning back now!) I feel more in control but also more anxious; as I’ve crept closer to the Big Day, I’ve sometimes had difficulty sleeping because I’m so excited/nervous/freaked. It’s like how you might feel before a really important, exciting trip – or before your wedding day.

No matter what happens, as long as I make it to Friday, I expect my labor experience to be quite different than the first time around. But as long as the outcome (a happy, healthy baby) is the same, I think I’ll be fine!

-M

2 Responses to “The Big Day


  • Jon Q
    June 17th, 2009 09:15
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    Although we are scheduled for Friday, I don’t want to get everyone’s hopes up on that date…

    My co-worker who is also pregnant was scheduled to be induced on Sunday night and didn’t get in until Tuesday afternoon since the hospital was so full with natural deliveries. Then once the induction begins the Dr told us that it could take up to a couple of days before the baby arrives.

    So, while all of us are very excited for the new arrival, it could be a few days after Friday before we get to meet her…

  • Michelle
    June 17th, 2009 15:25
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    Good points, Q!

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