Tuesday, July 19, 2011

In Labor (I hope!)

I had a great night's sleep last night and woke up thinking that this would be a nice day to go into labor.  I took the kids to Mass (unfortunately had to leave early because it was too hot and humid for me), went to the gym and walked 4 miles on the treadmill, then took the kids to see a free movie in the theater. 

After that we went home for lunch and naps, and when Phil got home from work, he took the kids out swimming (in our little pool) and biking at the nearby high school parking lot.  While they were gone, I started having contractions about 15-20 minutes apart.  They came home, we gave the kids dinner,  and I drove to my parents house who live much closer to the hospital than we do.  Phil got the kids finished eating, cleaned up the house, and got the last minute things packed up.  Then he drove them over while I took a shower and walked around timing contractions. 

We just put the kids to bed now, and my contractions are about 5 minutes apart for the last half hour or so, but not painful yet so we are waiting around to decide when to go to the hospital.  I hope this is the real thing because I'm so excited to meet this little one :)  Here's a picture my mom just took of us:


So please pray that everything goes smoothly and hopefully the next post will be a picture of Baby Boo on the outside instead of on the inside (and I can stop yelling at Phil trying to take pictures of my huge belly)!!!

22 comments:

  1. Oh I really hope so!! I'll call out the big guns for intercession: Our Blessed Mother, St. Anne, St. Gerard, St. Margaret, pray for Colleen! :)

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  2. AHHHHH!!!! I'm so excited! I'm praying. Can't wait to see the newest one!

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  3. praying and wishing you good luck!

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  4. How exciting!!! I can't stand it!!! I'll be praying for you!

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  5. How exciting! Good luck!

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  6. Prayers here. Give that sweet kisses from me!!

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  7. Going to say three Hail Mary's for you right after I finish this comment!!

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  8. AHH!!! SO exciting! Praying for you!

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  9. Oh I am hoping you are. No pressure but it would be great to see a photo of baby boo before I go to bed tonight. That gives you about 12 hours.

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  10. YAY! Praying for you that this is the real thing, that is goes well and the you will be holding that little baby in your arms soon!

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  11. Prayers for a safe and speedy delivery and for Baby Boo.

    Pax Christi - Lena

    O Great Saint Gerard, beloved servant of Jesus Christ, perfect imitator of your meek and humble Savior, and devoted Child of the Mother of God: enkindle within my heart one spark of that heavenly fire of charity which glowed in your heart and made you an angel of love. O glorious Saint Gerard, because when falsely accused of crime, you did bear, like your Divine master, without murmur or complaint, the calumnies of wicked men, you have been raised up by God as the Patron and Protector of expectant mothers. Preserve me from danger and from the excessive pains accompanying childbirth, and shield the child which I now carry, that it may see the light of day and receive the lustral waters of baptism through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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  12. I will include you in my night prayers!

    Can't wait to hear/see!

    Blessings!

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  13. Colleen you look amazing...you are an amazing Mama.
    I hope everything goes smoothly. you have been in my thoughts for the last few days...thinking about this new baby coming to your family. And I am not even going to go into how much you exercise compared to me....dang girl....
    Please let us know how you are.
    xoxox
    Suz

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  14. Oh my goodness, oh my goodness, oh my goodness! I cannot wait to meet your newest little sugarplum! I'll definitely be praying for peace, and for a safe and healthy delivery for you both.

    Love you, sweetie!

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  15. Yay for you! Hopefully it's the real deal! And then I'll be really jealous. I woke up in the middle of the night last night, and prayed that God would allow me to go into labor if the baby was ready. I had 2 strong contractions and then fell asleep, so I guess it's not time yet. :)

    Good luck!!

    ♥ Amber

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  16. Eagerly waiting!!!

    You've been on my mind and in my prayers more over the last couple days. Was just about to email you this morning because things were awfully quiet over your way...

    Praying and hoping it was all true labor and you are holding a beautiful bundle! Can't wait to see photos!

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  17. Praying all is going well!

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  18. sending much much and many prayers and good luck your way.. can't wait to hear more!!

    oh and btw.. you looks great!!

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  19. HOOOORRRRAAAAYYYY!! Praying for you!!

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