Today is the day! Baby arrives today. Surgery is scheduled for 3 o'clock! I'm still nervous and scared about the surgery, even though I have prayed and prayed for comfort and peace--and there are many people praying for me as well. I'm also excited and beside myself with joy of meeting our little one for the first time this afternoon. I'm a little sad at the same time--I'm sad because I know that I will miss my belly after baby is born. I've become very attached to my huge belly! After all, that's where baby has resided for the last weeks; baby has been with me everywhere and all the time--when I eat, when I sleep, when I shower, when I dress, when I read, when I pee, and even when I poop. This belly has allowed baby and me to be one until today! I've felt him/her evolve into the baby that we are having today; I've felt her every move, and her every hiccup; and I've survived her every kick in my ribs. After today, no more belly, and the convenience of being with baby everywhere will be gone. Baby will no longer be with me wherever I go, unless I'm carrying a car seat or a baby sling, and a bag of diapers. Don't get me wrong, I've dying to meet this child, but I'm having issues with losing the belly--I wonder if other women have these same feelings--I'm hoping I'm not the exception!
I'm not supposed to eat anything after 9:00am this morning, and I can't have any fluids after 1:00PM this afternoon. So, my parents are coming in early this morning with a huge breakfast so I can actually have something before 9! I'm so looking forward to it--they are bringing huevos rancheros and frijoles...YUMMY! I have some friends that will be here later on today for support and prayer. My parents will be here as I get prepped for surgery, get wheeled into the OR and their grandchild is born! I'm sure they are a little nervous as well, but they haven't said anything to me. My hubby is in scrubs and ready to go in the OR for the delivery of our first born child. What a blessing!
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