Baby is Coming

I am starting to get the feeling that the baby has decided to stay in utero until I finish this blog. Seriously - it has to be the reason. I mean, everything else is done. We finished the nursery, found a pediatrician, hired a doula, deep-cleaned the apartment (three times), installed the car seat, packed our hospital bag, have a labor snack pack ready in the fridge/freezer, and have a killer playlist in both phones to sooth labor and delivery. We've also tried about every labor induction trick in the book, aside from castor oil. Still, nothing. Fine, I'll finish the blog.

I started this post during our trip to Cabo four months ago. It's crazy how much has changed since then...

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23-Jun, San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

I think it sounded something like this: “Holy shit, holy shit, I felt the baby kick!!" I really truly undoubtedly felt it. I thought (or wished) that I really felt it yesterday, but I know for scientific fact that I felt it today. Before I get any sappier, let me give you some context.

Nicole and I are on our Babymoon in beautiful Cabo, Mexico. Yes, a babymoon. For those rolling your eyes, likely without offspring, I’ll explain. A babymoon is described in baby books (yes, I’m reading the daddy books) as more or less your last vacation ever. It’s the last chance to take a break between the first trimester nausea and third trimester growth spurt to enjoy life with a full night’s sleep and spontaneous sexy time.

I did good: I planned the whole vacation, from the amazing hotel (seriously, it’s the nicest resort I’ve ever stayed in – thanks LivingSocial), airline tickets, and other fun-in-the-sun activities. But back to the important part. Mark your calendars: today I felt my baby move inside Nicole's belly. It is really an amazing feeling. Just a little flick, a tiny bump, just enough so that you know there's a human being inside there. I won't forget this day. Baby is coming.

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Like I said, a lot has changed since then. Cabo wasn't actually our last trip/adventure ever. Since then, we've both been to Philly and Denver, Nicole has been to South Africa, and I've been to Thousand Oaks at least a thousand times. And it definitely wasn't the last time I felt the baby move. In fact, I don't think the baby has taken a break since. And although I love feeling the constant karate kicks, hiccups, and little earthquakes that baby creates inside of Nicole, I would give that up in a second to hold him/her on the outside. So, Baby, come out and join our adventure!

Trying on the Baby Bjorn

Installing the Car Seat

There. I'm done. Time to make an appearance, Baby Bolton!