My son practiced right speech by calling me last night the minute the midwife had done the stress test on the baby. All was well, and they will schedule inducing the baby Thursday or Friday if he's not come out on his own by then. They have an appointment with their doctor Wednesday. So with all that and my daughter-in-law's mother with them, I'm reassured and confident the baby will be born this week. If I'd called, I would have been afraid I was pressuring them or conveying worry. His thoughtfulness eased my mind greatly.
Keeping in touch is really important at certain times: big events like a wedding or birth, after tension or conflict, during health issues, and when you know not knowing is stressful. It's the kind and caring thing to do. It does take a village, and the village needs to be kept informed. I know I appreciate being in the loop, and I've tried to keep the people who are supporting me through this birthing process up to date. I like to get the updates and birthday photos and reports of the first day of kindergarten. I want to hear about health problems and share worry and concern. Otherwise we're on separate planets, and it feels lonely.
So today I'm optimistic and excited again, and imagining that little fellow in my arms.
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