Tuesday, September 11, 2007

YAAHHH

THEY'RE INDUCING ME TOMORROW!!

So that's the big news for today... I had my normal doctors' appointments today, and Miss Elena wouldn't cooperate with the ultrasound technician and do her practice breathing for 30 seconds. She did it for 15, and she did it for 20, but not for 30 seconds straight. So then when I got downstairs to Dr. Boulicault's office, she said that we had two options. I could come back for another non-stress test on Friday, or we could induce tomorrow. Both our jaws just hit the floor, and we managed to stutter something that sounded like "Whatever you think is best." Well, she said that if we didn't have a strong opinion either way then we should just go for the induction tomorrow. So then she left to schedule it, and Josh and I fell to pieces... we just laughed and laughed. And it's been a little crazy in my head ever since... as evidenced by the fact that, since the words "induce you tomorrow" came out of Dr. Boulicault's mouth I have...

~ nearly killed myself getting dressed (trying to stand up, look at Josh, and put pants on with no balance... not a good idea)
~ speed talked and stumbled through an inservice (I had to teach one right after my doctor's appointment... I was a little airheaded)
~ locked my keys in the car at D&H, the keys were in the ignition with the accessories on (thanks, Charlie, for rescuing me)
~ frantically talked on the phone more than I have in the last week combined!

And now I'm doing laundry, and my mind is still racing a mile a minute! They actually don't have me scheduled tomorrow because they're booked, so I'm just going to sit around all morning until they call. I'll be spinning in circles, I'm sure...

But, anyway, we're very excited, and I can't believe that, after all this time, Elena will be here tomorrow! (or maybe Thursday). We'll let everyone know ASAP! :)

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow! Very best wishes!!!
With our love,
G'De & G'Don

Anonymous said...

SO EXCITED LIZ AND JOSH.....KEEP US POSTED AND I WISH YOU A WONDERFUL DELIVERY OF YOUR LITTLE MIRACLE ELENA.......AUNT JANE

Anonymous said...

I'm so excited I can barely stand it...as is evidenced by the fact that I'm blog-stalking in the middle of the day! But I'm not in class, so it's okay! You guys are going to be the best parents and I can't wait to spoil Little Elena!!

Anonymous said...

Dang it, I always forget to sign.

Ruthie :)

Liz said...

oh my gosh!!!! hooray! keep us posted. Did they call yet?

erika d. said...
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erika d. said...

How exciting! I love your list of post-news events :) Can't wait for baby Elena pictures!!

Anonymous said...

She's here!! Elena was born at 9:55 pm on 9/12/07 weighing in at 6# 15 oz and 19-1/4". She's beautiful (no surprise!). Baby and Mom are both doing really well! Liz will have much more to say later, I'm sure.

Grandma Carol