Due Date

As you all know, Vic's first birthday is quickly approaching. In the past week, I've been thinking about the "wild ride" our family has gone through in the past year and a half -- from the time we found out we were expecting to now. I realized that today was my due date last year. I remember wondering if Vic would make an appearance, knowing that a small percent of babies are actually born on their due date. Last year, the 4th was a Monday. I remember joking with my co-workers the previous Friday that I might not be in on Monday, but sure enough, I was! In fact, I went to work the entire week with NO signs of Victoria! After a conversation with my mother about her labor story with me, I decided that on Saturday (Dec. 9th) I would bake Christmas cookies -- because my mom is certain that baking was what finally spurred me to come! So, I get busy baking cookies...actually experimenting with one of mom's recipes that I manage to butcher. I finally gave up on baking and eventually went to bed. Sure enough at about 5am, I feel signs of labor -- contractions and other fun stuff. At this point, I felt like Vic would come for sure by the end of the day. Little did I know, almost 39 hours and a c-section later, I would finally meet my girl! It's crazy to think back on those days. But I will say that meeting Victoria is by far the best moment of my life! The process of having a baby is absolutely indescribable!