Bleh

[aelfie]

Okay, so I've been losing my mucus plug in bits and pieces for the last week. This morning I get up, go pee, attempt to wipe and spend the next 5 minutes trying to clean up a huge chunk of the stuff.

Normally I'm actually impressed with the cool things my body can do. Not only can I create food, I can create people! This mucus plug crap is not one of the cool things. Its like trying to clean up the snot that comes out of your nose when you have a cold. Only its not coming from your nose. Messy and definitely wrong feeling.

But as many people have said (and its true). Birth is a messy, bloody, business. Those without a strong constitution should not apply.

All in all, this is a good thing. It means I'm getting ready to go into labor (soon I bloody well hope). The Book says possiblily within 24 hours. This would be a Good Thing.

Addenda
Just found out that Joe was up half the night. That definitely means I'll be going into labor today. There's no way in hell the universe would allow Joe to be fully rested when I go into labor. Especially considering what happened with Ike's birth.

Comments

[kineticphoenix.livejournal.com]

Birth is definitely not for the faint of heart. I know that it's not in the cards for me this lifetime, so I have the utmost respect for those who go there. I wish I could be there to see Elli and Gwen come out of you, as I did with Ike. That was one of the most profound experiences I've ever had.

[aelfie.livejournal.com]

Well, I can give you a call when I do finally go into labor (no sign yet, grr) if you'd like. I have no problem in expanding my auidence! =)

[kineticphoenix.livejournal.com]

I would love to know when you go in, and if I am able to make it, you'd better believe I'll be there.

[aelfie.livejournal.com]

Okay, will do. The cell number that I have starts with a 510 area code. Is that one still valid?

[kineticphoenix.livejournal.com]

Yes, it is. Since I have more East Bay than City clients, I keep the 510 number for business reasons.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Birth is a messy, bloody, business. Those without a strong constitution should not apply.

Yeah, there's a reason *women* do it. ;-)

Seriously -- good luck! I hope this does mean TODAY. Too bad about Joe's sleep though.

[aelfie.livejournal.com]

*snicker*

no kidding!

So far nothin'. Grrr. We'll give a quick update here when we finally get to go to the hospital