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In reply to the discussion: Holy Carp! I'm having a baby tonight! [View all]Arugula Latte
(50,566 posts)54. Congratulations in Advance!
I just want to say that so many people focus on the negative side of things, but you are in for the best experience of your life. It won't all be rainbows and ponies, and the first couple weeks can seem a little surreal, but once you have a child you will have countless thousands of moments of joy, pride and FUN! Also, kids are hilarious -- mine have kept me laughing for 16 years now.
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We just hanging out in the triage room. She's on the bed hooked up to the monitor still.
rDigital
Nov 2012
#35
It truly is being brought by disorganized labor. They are now saying that we should leave
rDigital
Nov 2012
#41
You were right. : ) Induction scheduled for Tuesday, but there's still a chance of a surprise baby
rDigital
Nov 2012
#46
Thank goodness I have Monday off at work. This baby is on it's own schedule. No pool...yet. nt
rDigital
Nov 2012
#52
Operation: Have a baby, is postponed at this time. Doctor sent us home.... for now. nt
rDigital
Nov 2012
#45
My wife went through three solid days of false labor with our first. The midwife wanted to...
HopeHoops
Nov 2012
#49
I'M NOT FUCKING JOKING! It was our first kid. Freaked me the fuck out. But I DID buy ice cream.
HopeHoops
Nov 2012
#53
I'm ready until I see her in pain every few mins. Then I get a little scared. She's such a nice
rDigital
Nov 2012
#68
YaHoo!! Breathe...breathe...ha, ha, hee, hee... Sending all good vibes for all y'all!!
nolabear
Nov 2012
#80
They both got a great start in this world. The propofol is wearing off and she's glowing
rDigital
Nov 2012
#93
She's a fancy new bird and she has more feathers than her dad already! Thanks : ) nt
rDigital
Nov 2012
#104