This Time 6 Years Ago

This time 6 years ago I was starting to wonder if this is what a contraction felt like.

This time 6 years ago I was doubting whether or not I should go to the hospital.


This time 6 years ago I was trying to remember everything I had ever read about knowing when you're going into labour.

This time 6 years ago I was calm and in control.

This time 6 years ago I had on pink striped pyjama pants and comfortable shoes.

This time 6 years ago I realized that when "they" said contractions were just like more serious menstrual cramps, "they" were full of shit.

This time 6 years ago I wondered how much more it could possibly hurt.


This time 6 years ago I spent 4 hours in a shower just because.


This time 6 years ago I gave up the deluxe suite so I could be induced and get that kid the heck out of there.


This time 6 years ago the epidural was my best friend.

This time 6 years ago a lot of people patiently waited.

This time 6 years ago I was getting ready to meet the most amazing human being ever to set foot on the planet.

This time 6 years ago my life was about to change forever.