Memories

As my very good and old friend prepares to give birth to her first baby (a boy!) tomorrow, she told me this morning that she couldn't believe this was her last day of pregnancy and how bittersweet it was. I was immediately taken back about 13 1/2 months, give or take, to the day before my induction. While I was so ready to meet my baby, the thought of bringing him into the world where he was not always with me, made me nervous. I only vaguely remember waking up that morning, my last morning in my bed at home, with just 2 occupants of our house. It's so hard to remember now. What was life like before baby? I don't know! I just know that my friend is right in that it's a very bittersweet moment.

I do know that I got up that morning with an agenda! I finished packing up our toiletries for the hospital. Suitcase, diaper bag, car seat (most importantly), snacks, music, books? Check. I had spent the week before scrubbing the house from top to bottom, preparing meals and freezing them since I knew I wouldn't do much cooking at first, and I specifically remember sitting in Ronan's room, quietly looking and wondering what it would be like to have my baby there; to hold him at last. Rob even sneaked into his room and caught me on video that morning, looking around. It seemed SO surreal at the time.

That day was the beginning of my new life, and I will never forget it. Good luck tomorrow, G! I can't wait to see the wonderful mother you are sure to be!

Taken just before we left for the hospital. BIG belly!

 Mommy and Ronan - 1st Day together