The day before induction

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

The day before induction
I'm nesting. Knowing I wouldn't have this kind of energy again for a while, I'm trying to get everything clean and ready for tomorrow. Like the last time I was pregnant, I suddenly got this uncontrollable, irresistable urge to wash the car. Unfortunately, we don't have a hose (like last time) so there I was, 5:30 in the evening, with 2 buckets, a cup, and a wash cloth. The faucet outside was about 20 paces from the car. So, I used one bucket for soapy water and the other I filled as full as I could with clear water. I carried the buckets to the car and i washed small sections at a time and used my little cup to rinse the soap off. It took me 2 & 1/2 hours and it was dark by the time I finnished. Neighbors snickered at this fat, pregnant, waddleing crazy lady washing this huge car slowly but surely. "you can do mine next!" an old lady joked as she passed by. "If you need anything, let us know" said a set of church goers as they got home. Almost all of them asked what I'm having and the women smiled knowingly when I shyly admitted that I couldn't resist doing it because I'm nesting. Now the house is clean again, and I'm doing the last load of laundry, and the car is clean inside and out. I took a nice long shower until the hot water ran out, and now I'm trying to keep Tristan Boy awake to take his medicine pretty soon. I figure, If I ware myself out, I'll sleep pretty well tonight. Since Tristan came down with Bronchitis, 3 days ago, I haven't really slept exept for an hour here and there. 8 & 1/2 hours from now, I'll be heading to the hospital. I'm so eager, anxious, impatient, ect... My coach might not be able to make it to be there for me because of this delay. I'll be really disappointed if she can't make it, But I'll understand.