It seems as though the countdown is nearing its end, things have been progressing slowly but steadily - although slowly for now is just fine with both of us. Yesterday when Gill said 'Let's have us a baby this weekend' I found myself somewhere between fainting and bursting into tears - I felt so nervous! Even though you are awaiting it and you know it is coming soon, it is still a remarkable reality to be faced with. My checkup showed me to be dilated to 3 cm and things looking good and favourable, so I just tried to finish up the last few things, get the supplies together for the birth into their little piles and get some rest - which was really the hardest part. I feel ready and not ready - but certainly as ready as one can be. I feel as good as I can about all the work I have done until now and I know that these people who surround me, family and friends calling, midwives leading, Ez supporting - it will be a beautiful thing. I feel so fortunate to have had this whole experience, it has been its own little dream - and soon it will come true!
JJ, Deirdre and Maren came by last night for dinner which was a welcome distraction from thinking about what Gill had said, from thinking about everything. They brought sushi and we sat around and talked and laughed and it was a wonderful way to wile away the time with some of our closest friends. Today the sun is fighting to show its face in the green forest behind us, the birds are singing their chorus to welcome the Yukon Baby to the world. It is a good weekend already.
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