Lasts

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Dave and I have spent the last day or two giddily commenting on the lasts. Last time he goes to work as a non-dad. Last time we sleep alone in our house for a long time. Last time I make him his breakfast sandwich as a non-mom.  I have my own, too, last shower as a non-mom, last time I go in the grocery store and catch a glimpse of my big belly in the plate glass windows, last time I park the car and mind my belly as it slides past the steering wheel. It’s weird, you know? I’m about to become a mom.

Today, the last day, has been good. I got up, washed the last of the dishes, made up lists of information for Amy, even though she’d probably be able to figure out stuff like "the cat needs water" and everything. (Geek alert: i sent her screenshots of the draft email that is ready to be edited and sent to all on the notify list, so that she would be able to figure it out, because macs are SO HARD, right? I know.) I made up the bed, put together the last few things for the hospital bag, and drank some tea.

A friend brought over food for the fridge, for when we return, and with her, her 10 week old daughter. Dave was home for lunch, and I could see in his eyes the "whoa, we’re going to HAVE one of those TOMORROW" look as he admired the baby.  And we are — tomorrow. We’re going to have One of Those.

So, uh, yeah. This is my last blog entry as a non-mom. The next time you hear from me, it will be with 100% more baby, probably some sappiness, and maybe typed one-handed as I try to master WiFi Nursing.  Have a good weekend, yo. 

32 thoughts on “Lasts”

  1. I am sure everything is going to go smashingly! This will be one of your last comments recieved as a non-mom. Can’t wait to hear about your experience! Have a happy, healthy and memorable labor!

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  2. You are in the hospital right now, getting cervidil-ed up…I’m super excited to think of you going through this RIGHT NOW…I can’t wait for you to be home with YOUR BABY!!

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  13. Last night I kept thinking “ooo – she’s probably in labor.”
    And all DAY I’ve been stopping in my tracks thinking “she might have met the bean by now!”
    Thinking good thoughts for you & the whole family!

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  17. I haven’t heard anything yet, but I am ding to know. I am hoping that the baby was born at some ungodly hour and they are waiting to call. Comeon widget join your peers: Bayden, JAKSYN Eric, Tyler (x2), Xavier (x2),Kaiden, and Brody! http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/1425108
    Wait, that might be scary enough to keep the baby in there.

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  20. The Widget is here!!! (I’m not sure if anyone will be checking here, but I wanted to cover all the imaginary bases)
    Ingrid Natalia Gretchenbean
    5:23pm
    8lbs, 4oz
    21 inches
    Everyone is doing well!

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  26. I just posted on digs, but I’ll post it here again. HOORAY!!!! Welcome to the world, Ingrid! What a pretty name!

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