7 more days,,,

One week from today life as I know it will forever be changed,,,

We are inducing next Wedneday, July 1st, at 7 in the morning. Crazy and bizarre. Everything is fine, its just my doctor will be out of town and I would feel more comfy having him there. He is like a grandpa and used to work under the doctor who delivered me forever ago. So next Wednesday, if you think about it, throw up a little prayer for everyones health and safety.

I was still going back and forth on the decision until last night which completely solidified the choice. I am sick and tired of waking up and my arms being completely numb. What is the deal with that? I sit up in bed and let my arms hang down to get feeling in them, but as soon as I lay down it goes numb again. And working with numb arms? Not the best situation to be in let me tell you. And as I am up at 3 or 4 in the morning trying to get feeling back into my arms, I look over at Ash who is out like a light. This may be a sign of things to come, when I am up with Charlie and he is out. Great.

So, this morning we made the call. I know my nights will be sleepless with a baby, but at least I will have feeling in them.

Another thing I miss which prompted me to make the call was simply that I miss my feet. I miss seeing them. They are literally the only body part that I like, but I havent seen them in a few months. I am assuming they are still there, and next Monday they will be treated to a nice pedicure. Cant go into the hospital with stinky feet can we?

This is my last week of work, and while I am sad to leave my patients and staff, I will enjoy the "break" for several weeks. At this point, after I finish with a patient and go to get Dr. Mark, it feels like the bottom is about to drop out of my stomach when I stand up. So I hold the bottom of my stomach as if that will somehow keep the baby in for a bit longer. Speaking of my stomach, it usually hits most patients at this point too. I can't help it that its so big. I feel like a female version of Santa Claus because when I laugh now my belly shakes like a "bowl full of jelly."

So, this is our last week to get things prepared, but mainly rest. If there is any advice for these last few days, I gladly welcome it. I am scared to do this, but I know billions upon billions have done this before me. I just cant wait to meet him-this blessed miracle God gave us. But one who also has been blocking my view of my feet for awhile now...

Maybe my next post will be from Womens Centennial Hospital next Wednesday,,,, :) wish me luck!!!