We're baaaaaack...

We returned to Mount Auburn this morning, this time for good. Yuki noticed a couple changes over night so they told us to come in for a quick checkup. As it turned out, Yuki's water broke (who knew?), so they decided it was time to get things moving. The petocin started after lunch and the contractions have been steadily increasing. Nothing too major, but we'll take anything we can get.

Right now, Yuki's hooked up to a mobile IV (we named her machine "Baxter" -- which apparently is the name of the medical manufacturer that makes them) and wireless baby monitor, which allows her to wander around a bit. She's been making laps around the delivery ward like a Nascar champ. She's clearly faster than the pregnant lady down the hall and has been challenging other expectant mothers to "waddle offs." I've been investigating possible sponsorship opportunities for her hospital johnny. There's plenty of room around the belly area.

No room at the inn

We were in a holding pattern for several hours last night, but we finally got word around 8:30PM that the maternity ward was filled. We're going to give it another shot starting at 7AM.

For those of you who are following along at home, yesterday was similar to sitting on an international flight and watching that little plane icon ever-so-slowly creep across the world map on the back of the seat rest in front of you.

Mika, some day we'll tell you this story as part of an effort to make you feel guilty. You'll probably be a teenager who just declared that we are ruining your life. We'll sit you down and tell you about how long you made us wait for you to be born. We'll probably toss in a snow storm and a broken down car for good measure, but you'll get the picture. Yup, the longer you hold out in the womb, the more ammo you give us. (I have officially turned to guilt and coercion to induce labor... we'll see how that works out).

Happy Delivery Eve!

Twas the night before Delivery Day, and all through the house,
many creatures were stirring, in particular my spouse.

The onesies were folded in the baby's room with care,
in the hopes that Mika-chan would soon be there.

Hachi was tucked all snug in his crate,
unaware his world was changing as of this date.

So we have reservations at the Mt Auburn Hotel and Resort tonight to meet with our "delivery acceleration team." They're a fantastic bunch and have a comprehensive game plan for bringing Mika into the real world.

I haven't done much reading on the inducement process, but I imagine it involves candles, incense, and a giant machine that shakes Yuki like a bottle of salad dressing until the baby pops out. Should be fun.