Guesswork

What a busy weekend!

Because of my blood pressure scare, I wanted to make sure that every detail concerning Micah was in place, in case we don't have the 3.5 weeks left I've been counting on.

At one point on Saturday, my BP got within only FIVE points of what my Dr. said would lead to me probably being admitted to Labor and Delivery. The LAST thing I want is to be induced, even though they say at this point Micah wouldn't be considered Premature, just Pre-Term. Statistics show that first time moms who are induced almost always end up delivering by
C-Section. I want to avoid a Caesarean at all costs!

Because of the uncertainty now surrounding Micah's birthday- we got to work to get things officially settled...

Micah's nursery is done- drawers organized, nicer outifts hung, onesies and pj's in drawers according to size.
The monitor's are hooked up and ready to go.
Clean sheets are in the crib and on the pack 'n play that is now taking up most of the space in our living room.
Micah's rainforest swing has been moved to the living room as well.
The co-sleeper is in our room ready to go.
The stroller has been assembled and stored in the hall closet.
The carseat has been installed in my car.
I've set diapers and wipes around the house for easy access.

Thanks to Terry's hard work (and Dad and Donna's generosity- Thanks for the stroller and carseat!)
We are ready for Micah!

And now we wait.
I've got mine and Terry's hospital bags packed and ready to go, sitting by the front door.

I don't like this waiting game, though. I don't like wondering if I should work the next two weeks like planned or go ahead and stay home. I'm wondering if my regular work routine will contribute to my high blood pressure, or just help to keep my mind off of it. I'm wondering if I were to quit early, how mad I'd be if Micah were to not only make it to his due date, but even be a week or so late!

I guess this is just practice for a lifetime of wondering and second-guessing.
Is this fever just a fever, or something worse?
If he plays football, will it boost his self-esteem or end in an injury?
If I hand over the car keys, will he gain independence, or get in a wreck?