The call came early, like 4:00am early, but I was ready. Personally, I felt like I knew that Tuesday would be the day; it was only fitting. I told her I’d bide my time and to call me when the contractions were closer. Unable to sleep due to the impending excitement, I packed my equipment and jumped in the shower….
Sometimes…life makes me unbelievably happy and complete. Savannah James {sneak peek :: full post next Thursday!}
We met on a Tuesday night at their house, nearly three weeks before the due date, to discuss how the day would hopefully unfold. Her Christmas shopping was complete, decorations were up, gifts were wrapped. Hospital bag was almost packed, co-workers were on call (just in case), checklists were being finalized. Plans were made, numbers exchanged, questions answered, goodbye’s said…
Hushed voices mixed anxiously with urgent, rubbed-padded footsteps. NCIS played low on the ancient Zenith television in the corner. The lights were dimmed, the mood was mellow with excited anticipation hanging heavy in the air. True to his playful disposition, he tried to keep the spirit light by comparing his scraped up knee to her impending contractions, playing with the…
I walked into the room, unsure of what to expect. My sister had started labor nearly four weeks early and it looked like things weren’t going to slow down soon. I sat by her side as she tried to stay comfortable in the hospital whirlpool tub, patiently breathing through contractions and simply trying to pass the time. I cracked jokes,…