A date has been set for Squeak

Today I had another appointment with Dr Booker. As I walked into the room our conversation is as follows:

Dr: how are you?
Me: Ok. 
Dr: So what is the plan? 
Me: we don't have a plan. 
Dr: What would you like the plan to be? 
Me: Getting induced would be good. 
Dr: Why?
Me: Because honestly the idea of going into labour at home freaks me out. And having you there would be nice.
Dr: Ok. Let's see when they have a free space.

Apparently it has been pretty busy in the delivery ward. He tried to get someone in this week and wasn't able to. He called them up and they said that I could be fit in on Thursday morning - 7:30. Ok. That was put into the calender. He then took my blood pressure, and as I got up onto the bed he asked me if locking in a date will help the bp or not. I laughed and said I didn't know which way it could go. I also told him that it would make my in-laws happy as they are also heading overseas in the following week and this way they get to meet Squeak before they go.

Unfortunately my blood pressure was up a bit. There were also traces of protein in my urine which is ok but not great. So I waited around to have Rhonda take my bp again to see if it went down.

Dr Booker then came out and said they called back and wanted to change it to Wednesday morning - 7:30am. I said that was fine - Daniel will just need to miss out on this weeks swimming lesson, but that's ok. Rhonda took my bp again and it was still at the same level as with Dr Booker. He wanted me to have 1 more test. Fortunately Daniel was happy sitting in the stroller, eating his lunch. I really am blessed that he is such a content little boy. The receptionist didn't even realise that I had him with me - even though we were in the room for over 1hr. Rhonda took another bp test and it had gone down a little bit, but it was still high. Dr Booker asked if we wait until Wednesday or do we bring it to Saturday morning. I figured I should be honest. My response:

"To be honest with you I have a Swans game on Saturday night and it is the one game that I will probably make this year. I'd really like to go, but if I need to get induced that day then I understand." 

He laughed at me and asked who we were playing against. I said GWS. He then smiled and said 'that decides it then, we leave it at Wednesday'. I really do love my dr!

So in 6 days we will have our new baby with us. It's pretty crazy and overwhelming. I am quite daunted by knowing what is instore. The first time round there is excitement and ignorance about how much pain is involved. 2nd time round, I know what is in store. I am nervous about how long it is going to go for. I am nervous about how much pain there is. I am nervous about being sick. I am just nervous about the whole thing. It is nice having a date and knowing that, however, it is the unknown elements that overwhelm me. I need to finish a few things in Squeak's room. We need to put the capsule into the car. But overall, the room is organised. I need to pack my hospital bag. I need to enjoy these last few days of James, Daniel and I.

Daniel has been very clingy lately and very 'mummy' needing/wanting. It is lovely having so many cuddles and feeling so loved but I hope that he will be ok with Squeak around. I'm sure he will, as he embraces the adjustment. I have been trying to focus on him lately though and spending time just with him.

Last night James and I went to see the Lion King - a last date night for a while. It was amazing! Such a fantastic performance and so well put together. I loved it and am so glad that Squeak let us go and see it (and Mum and Dad too for looking after Daniel).