Today's the Day

grapfruit wrote: Ok, so its 9:31am. I'm due to go to the hospital at 9pm tonight to start "the process". Scared? Oh yeah.

So many emotions are running through me. I'm super excited to get to meet her (and finish being pregnant, lol), but super scared about labor. And even more so about bringing home this little girl. I don't know how to take care of a baby! Who am I kidding?? It TERRIFIES me. My friend (w/3) says to calm down, it'll "kick in" and I'll just know what to do. But what if it doesn't???

Ok, this isn't doing much to calm me down any

So hopefully by tomorrow Tara will have a picture to show you guys

My3LilMonkeys replied: Good luck!!!! Lots of ELV for you!!!

Your instinct will kick in for sure, but they also show you a lot of the basics at the hospital. I know in our area at least they show you how to change a diaper, umbilical cord care, and how to give the baby a bath.

my2monkeyboys replied: You'll be great! The labor will go smoothly and you'll have a beautiful healthy baby girl to take home.
As for motherly instincts, you will have them, I'm sure. And anything that you're unsure of.... well, that's what we're here for! We all have moments where we're not 100%, or even 20% sure what to do, and that's where your friends (us included) and your family come in. And if it's 3 in the morning and you can't figure out what's wrong, there's always google...
But I think you'll be amazed at how "un"scary it is once you have her home and make it through that first night.
You'll be a great mom, of that I have no doubt.

PrairieMom replied: ok guys. i'm going up the mountian today and coming down tomorrow evening. i will pass on info as soon as i get it from my phone.

luvmykids replied: You'll do great, Casey! Lots of elv's for you and once you get home you'll be fine, I promise

Insanemomof3 replied: Oh hon, You will do GREAT!!!! ELV'ssss and can't wait to see her!

A&A'smommy replied: Girl you are going to do great!!! Being a mother is something you have wanted for a LONG time which means those insticts are already there so they will kick in so quickly.. its hard sometimes and you don't always know what to do but thats why we are here, and why you call your mother or friends. Its going to be amazing and I'm SOOOO excited for you!!!!

amymom replied: ~~~ELV~~~

You will do fine. I am certain of that.

MoonMama replied: Girl you will be great!!!!

~*~*~ELV~*~*~

lovemy2 replied: Good luck Casey - you will do just fine all the way around

Can't wait to meet your little girl

jacobsmama replied: Wow your pregnancy flew by for me! lol..you are gonna do awesome! Enjoy that baby each day because they grow up fast, you may not always know what you are doing but you love her and that is all that is going to matter! ELV's.

MommyToAshley replied: Sorry I didn't get this message in before you left yesterday, but I am still thinking of you and can't wait for pictures! I hope everything went smoothly.

Mommy2Isabella replied: By now you are WELL INTO the induction process, and or have your baby . Which your worries about motherhood are totally legit but I promise will go away and your instincts will kick right in

I hope you have an easy labor. Can't wait to see photos!!

coasterqueen replied: Well, I'm sure you are holding your baby girl by now.

youngmomofone replied: Hope you had or having a good labor. You will know what to do once you see her, trust me. I was a very young mom (19; hence the name) when I had my dd and freaked out, but everything turned out OK.

PrairieMom replied: just got cell service back, no messages yet. i'll kup

PrairieMom replied: i still haven't heard a thing.

MommyToAshley replied: I hope everything is ok... has anyone heard anything?

boyohboyohboy replied: I hope she is just resting and enjoying her little girl!

cameragirl21 replied: I am starting to worry a bit...I hope everything is ok and that she contacts Tara soon with some good news.
Wonder if maybe the hospital wouldn't allow the use of cell phones and that's why she couldn't text?

PrairieMom replied: just double checked my messages and call history, and nothing. reception is spotty here tho.