I've been in Texas City about a week now, just waiting to go to the doctor/sonogram with Mandy on Friday. There have been several times when I thought we would be going to the hospital pretty soon...Mandy gets these REALLY serious contractions...4 per hour would mean a trip to the hospital..but so far, 3 per hour has been the most...guess baby Claire wants to keep us on our toes!
Shawn has his diaper bag packed (yes, he really does have his own bag!) Mandy has most of hers done, and we have the clothes for Claire, Ben, and Chloe ready for the hospital (matching t-shirts with "I'm the big brother" and "I'm the big sister" and then Claire's little "baby sister" onesie).
I'm keeping the laundry and dishes done and trying to prepare evening meals so Mandy can relax some (last night she fell asleep long before the kids bedtime), but waiting is not something that comes easily with me. Waiting actually makes me nervous, and somewhat tense. Wanting to know exactly when something is going to happen so you can be completely prepared, and knowing that that just isn't possible, pretty much drives me crazy. Waiting for a grandbaby seems much harder than waiting for my own kids to come! Guess I felt more in control (haha) when I was waiting for my own. Doesn't make sense, but that's the way I feel.
Oh, well. I'm always telling Ben and Chloe that they need to practice having more patience. Maybe this is my time to practice, too. So, baby Claire, we're just waiting to see you and hold you and tell you in person that we love you.
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I understand completely! And now we are all anxious too. Mother keeps saying she doesn't think that baby is ever going to come even though I remind her that Claire isn't due yet. Hang in there sis!
ReplyDeleteThey are so lucky to have you there, Nana B! I know it's maddening for you and for Mandy and Shawn too! We're thinking of you. Love you much!
ReplyDeleteNana B, I'm soooooo happy you have a blog! I just delight in reading your posts! We're all sitting on the edge of our seats in anticipation, and can't wait until October when we visit. Mandy and family are really lucky to have you there right now. I remember what a tremendous help you were when Xavi was born. (I'll never forget how you helped us out!) Please give Mandy some hugs and kisses from us, and tell her bump that we all are waiting for her to join us in the light (but not to come to soon!).
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