Syke!

Wow! This IS gonna be fun!
So Sonia was experiencing some serious contractions overnight into early this morning. I timed em at ten minute intervals, each lasting about 30-40 seconds, down to 5 minute intervals for around 60 seconds. We were cautiously optimistic that this was indeed laborism, but not THAT optimistic that we could assume it was, so we chilled for about another hour before calling the doc', who told us to go to delivery. ooo! Could it be? We got our prepacked bag, and headed out to un hospitale. Well, long story short, our little boy cried "wolf!" Sonia WAS having contractions alright, but by the time we got to the doc, they were weak and irregular. Also, there was only thinning of the cervix, no opening yet. And without water breakage, well... all the doctors, nurses, and trainees piled into our examination room laughed at us and had security walk us out. Pepperspray in hand! And now I'm in danger of losing my job because I had to call out at the last minute!
O.k., seriously, this was an excellent practice run. Sonia kept her cool, handled herself like a pro, and even asked ME if I wanted something to eat before we left. We made great time on the turnpike, and the medical staff didn't keep us waiting forever when we got there. Those pictures up there are of us getting home from the hospital after the false alarm. We were a little letdown, but, all this does is build up the excitement. Xavier is already playing with us, but this is no game. He'll be here soon. Like the wife said, stay tuned!