My brother sent me a text (well several before I finally gave in and called him).

They went in this morning, and they started her induction at 6:00 AM.

Her water still hasn’t broke,  The contractions are hard (I understand that - I’ve had pitocin induced contractions) and she has had bad reactions to pain medicines in the past so they are very limited in what she can have.  (Can all the moms out there say OUCH!!!)

And it looks like it will be some time tomorrow… Tomorrow people.  That’s like so far away…. and I’m not going to be able to go see the new baby for awhile because - I’ve given in - I’m sick.

I am going back to the doctor tomorrow and begging for something to make me feel better, I can’t be sick - I have surgery on Tuesday - I can’t be sick… DAMN DAMN DAMN.

Fever, Chills, Sweats, muscle aches, (muscles I didn’t know I had aches), head aches - yeah… sucks to be me at the moment…

So send good thoughts for the my niece or nephew (they really want a boy) to come into this world, healthy, screaming, kicking, and with all his fingers and toes - and soon - cause his soon to be mommy and daddy can’t wait to meet him/her.

As long as you learn something - it’s a good day.

• Some people are very helpful, others not so much.

• when lost on campus, and running late for a meeting, it’s okay to ask the first “student” (and by student, I mean younger than me person with ipod, and backpack, looking as if they have a clue as to where they are going…)  you see for directions…. it would be helpful if that student spoke english, and knew where the building was located.  Just because one is a student, doesn’t mean they know the campus by heart.  At least he got us to a map with a big you are here arrow, and we all laughed when we realized the building we were looking for, was “only” six blocks away.  (yep, and we were not wearing walking shoes…)
• When entering buildings that are 100 years old on campus, it’s okay to be in awe of all the beautiful detail in the woodwork, and all the “gold” on the ceiling, just don’t be in so much awe that you bump into your boss’s, boss’s, boss.  (does that make sense…)  He was really nice about it, although I’m sure our boss, and his boss will hear about it.  The head guy is kinda that way… he loves to pick on everyone…and he did help us find the meeting location.
• When late for important meeting, it’s better to take the elevator, rather than run up several flights of stairs, because when carrying a purse, laptop, and 2- three inch binders, and a tote bag full of folders, one can be a tiny bit tired, upon reaching their destination.
• Also - if you have a double inner ear infection, and you are told to take it easy the next few days,  attending a working training, one where you have to think, speak and listen, is not a good idea…  I think you should listen to your doctor…. my ears, my head, it all hurts.