OK, here we go. At 4:00 am (a mere 2.5 hours away) we head in to the hospital for Pookie's induction into the Hall of Fame NotMyUterus. I'm scared, I'll be honest...I've heard that drug-assisted inductions are very hard, fast labors, so I'd hoped to avoid this. But she's pushing 2 weeks late, and the doctors all feel it is the right thing to do (even the bad doctor, who will be getting his very own post very soon).
So off we go, Dave's mind full of helpful, constructive thoughts like "Is everything packed?" and "Do I have the phone list?" and mine full of unhelpful, paranoia-inducing thoughts like, "OMG, I DO NOT WANT an episiotomy!" and "I don't think I want to do this anymore- stop the roller coaster, I want off!"
So...send good thoughts our way, and here's hoping that June 12th will be a fabulous birthday to have for the Pooks (who will shortly be known by a different "official" name, but she'll always be Pookie to me).
Love,
Leila and Dave
ps- If you're in town or curious about the progress, don't hesitate to call my cell or Dave's...we're more than happy to talk unless we're super busy at the time. Don't worry, though... we'll call you back.
*hugs* You can do this.
Posted by: Cecily Walker | June 12, 2007 at 02:22 AM
Good luck and congrats !
Posted by: Brent | June 12, 2007 at 09:17 AM
Can't wait to see 'The Pooks' and hear your labor story. You'll be fine...
Posted by: Marie | June 12, 2007 at 09:20 AM
Although I'm a little disappointed you aren't live blogging the blessed event ;)
Posted by: Marie | June 12, 2007 at 09:20 AM
best wishes for y'all and the Pookster!
Posted by: radio gnome | June 12, 2007 at 11:17 AM
Good luck and congrats on carrying all the way! Two weeks late? I would have been begging the doc for induction a month ago!
Posted by: kenju | June 12, 2007 at 01:41 PM
Best of labor and delivery to you. Can't wait to see her!
Posted by: Rose Connors | June 12, 2007 at 03:07 PM
I hope you and "Pookie" are at home safe and sound in short order. Like Rose, I can hardly wait for you to post photos.
Posted by: brant | June 12, 2007 at 04:46 PM
L&D-
Again, best of luck with "The Pooks". Ya'll deserve a medal for overshootin' by 2 weeks. Wow! What a woman...Sounds like D's a lucky dude!
Posted by: Chad Wit Twinz | June 12, 2007 at 05:40 PM
Best of luck!
Posted by: Chris Engler | June 12, 2007 at 10:29 PM
YAY! We're so excited for you! Sending positive thoughts!
Posted by: RushWife | June 12, 2007 at 11:52 PM
I swear to God I was just thinking about you yesterday and wondering if no news was good news! My blog aggregator is slow, so Best Wishes and/or Welcome Little One!!
Posted by: Vivi | June 13, 2007 at 02:10 AM
Thoughts, prayers, good karma all heading your way from Maine.
(but I'm with Marie--we need this live-blogged).
Posted by: Melissa | June 13, 2007 at 08:25 AM
We're thinking of you. Hoping you're enjoying your new life as "Mom."
Tom and Lori
Posted by: TomC | June 13, 2007 at 06:38 PM
I won't post the particulars, but Mom, Dad, and child are all good:)
Posted by: Marie | June 13, 2007 at 07:49 PM
Congratulations! Glad to hear it went well.
Posted by: Karen | June 13, 2007 at 09:51 PM
Congratulations from Vermont and welcome to the world Miss Pookie Jackson! Can't wait see her perfect little face.
Posted by: Mike & Molly | June 14, 2007 at 08:19 AM
Photo soon, please!!
Posted by: kenju | June 14, 2007 at 09:04 AM
Good luck! Wishing you the best! Although I am a little late (and I cheated too by going to blue ridge blogs first) so Congratulations are in order, she is beautiful.
Posted by: asterismos | June 14, 2007 at 04:25 PM