Braxton Hicks contractions/false labour are named for a fancy English doctor (John Braxton Hicks circa 1842) and give you all the pain of regular transactions without the joy of a baby at the end. Judes, Donnie K. and Owen were witness to said contractions all day yesterday where I thought for sure Junior was a comin'. The transactions came every hour or so, making my stomach really hard and they took my breath away. They were like menstrual cramps times 10 (which Doctor Pervy had warned) but didn't get worse as they progressed or come at more frequent intervals so we knew it wasn't the real deal.
Every time someone when to get a beer (Owen & Donnie K.) or a cocktail (Judes) it was always preceded with a direct question to me, "are you having this baby tonight?". Owen said go ahead and go into labour since he'd gotten some sleep, Donnie K. said hold off going into labour since he'd already changed into his comfy clothes and Judes...well, Judes would look at me over her glass of rye and ginger from time to time and mouth the words "are you OK?". Was I OK? I have no idea. I can tell you that I was scared, a little nervous and kind of excited at the prospect of having the baby yesterday and woke up this morning pain free and a little disappointed that I didn't get to meet Junior yet.
All the preparations have been made: bags are packed, phone numbers have been collected and I was given a small taste of things to come.
Holy shit, I'm going to be a mother.
6 comments:
Not to get your hopes up but...with Emma I had Braxton Hicks really bad on a Sunday night, everyone camped out in the living room waiting. No baby. But, she was born 3 days later!! Here's hopin'! I can't wait!
Love Lori
I actually thought I was going to hear you had given birth on Sunday. I was dreaming about you and actually holding your precious bundle. Wish I could draw a picture of what he looked like - yes you read right - I typed "he". I was so sure you were having a girl but now that I had that dream I'm thinking uhuh, it's a boy. He had really, really dark hair and was tiny with long legs. He was smiling and so contented - not screaming at all. It was such a nice dream. I can't wait to hear what really happens.........
Do you have my work and cell numbers as well as my home number on that list???
Love,Aunt Maureen
Come on Kennedy-Connell!! I leave in 7 days... I HAVE to meet Junior before I go!!
Is there anything I can do to make you a little less uncomfortable? I guess I should say, anything I can do that doesn't require MD after my name!
See you soon!
Paula
i did write earlier that so what if said theme was done before we will do a good job & everyone will have some ideas & it will all come together xxx judes
Aunt Paula wins for cutest post!
I personally do not like Dr. John Braxton Hicks for making our girl uncomfortable and anxious.
Come on Junior, we are all waiting to meet you!
sorry the post from me was meant for the chy07 & the lane kitchen float xxxjudes
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