Still Hanging in there…

I’m still around, but now that I’m down to 3 weeks or less, I decided it was time to get things ready for the baby. We put the crib up yesterday and I packed my hospital bag. I’ve sterilized pacifiers and bottle nipples, dragged out the burpy cloths and receiving blankets, and bought diapers. The infant seat is out of the attic, but I still need to wash the cover.

This, of course, likely means that this child will continue hanging around for every last day of the 3 weeks. If I weren’t ready, I’d probably go into labor tomorrow. Nature is very good about preparing mothers for labor. By the time you hit month nine, you’d do just about anything to get things going. My other two children were born at 38 weeks, so if I’m lucky, maybe the child will make an appearance next week.

I just want one thing. An epidural. Oh, and I’m hoping to actually make it to the hospital. Baby #1 came in 4 hours. Baby #2 came in 2 hours. Please, God, don’t let this child be born in the car…