I went to bed sometime after midnight and had a little trouble falling asleep. At some point I was dreaming about walking from a glass building into a wide, cement courtyard. I turned to the person walking with me and realized that it was J. We started discussing the humor to be found in giant maternity underwear. Then the phone woke me up.
We don’t have a phone next to the bed and after only three rings it goes to voicemail so I knew there wasn’t time to catch it. I lay there thinking that it was likely a random fax machine since that’s what our midnight calls tend to be. I drowsed back to sleep then woke again when Brett gently put his hand on my arm.
“J. is in the hospital,” he told me. “The baby is about to be born. She’s getting ready for a c-section and she wants you to call her.”
I called the number and J’s friend answered. She said, “Oh Dawn, J. is in a lot of pain — here, talk to her.”
J. was crying but cheered up while we talked. She apologized for not calling this weekend and for waking me up.
“I bet you’re not gonna be able to get back to sleep, are you?” she joked.
I was pacing the kitchen and I didn’t know what to say while she caught me up on her labor — what does someone say???
“I can’t believe that I’m going to have a baby!” she told me. “Our baby is coming!”
That was about 4:30am and it’s been two hours now so I imagine Madison is here. J. asked me to call the agency so I left a message on their emergency number.
If you’re the praying type please pray for the following:
1. That J. is safe and sound;
2. That Madison is safe and sound;
3. That what is meant to be will be, all in good time.
Happy Birth Day, Madison!!!!
Edited to add: Madison weighs over 9lbs and is doing great! J. is sleeping and also doing just fine! I plan to gnaw on my nails, pace, and act squirrely for the next three days.
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OMG! Tears in my eyes, over here. Welcome to the world, sweet Madison, and many good thoughts and prayers to you, Dawn (and J too).
Hoping the next couple days will bring your heart’s greatest desire to you.
Definitely praying, here!
As a long time lurker and admirer of your writing, let me add my voice to the chorus of congratulations and well-wishes for you, your family, Madison and J.
I am so happy for you all!
Lisa
I hope these three days are the fastest ever. I will be thinking of your family, J. and Madison and wishing all of you happiness.
My fingers are crossed so hard for you right now, I am getting cramps!
Short north mama
Welcome, Madison!
Peace to you all – you’re in my thoughts!
HUGS!
ZZ was 9lbs 3 oz…. Madison sounds very healthy. Hopefully J is resting well.
I am praying…
1. That J. is safe and sound;
2. That Madison is safe and sound;
3. That what is meant to be will be, all in good time.
- d
another longtime lurker.. i’ll be thinking of you in the next couple days. i hope all will be well (for all involved).
Many, many good thoughts and prayers going to you and J.! I would be a nervous wreck myself!
Yay! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you!
I’ve got tears in my eyes as I type this, I’m so happy for you and your family, Welcome Madison!
Longtime lurker … my fingers are crossed and my prayers are with you all.
Congratulations–I’m so happy! 9 lbs–what a nice big girl! I think the fact that J. said “OUR baby is coming” speaks volumes. Good luck to all of you!
Congratulations Baby Madison!!!
Welcome baby Madison!!!
Guess your day of quiet work went right out the window, eh? No matter – it was for a good reason! Congratulations to all!
oh dawn, 64 comments as i write this. whatever happens, you should feel very loved!
all day i have been thinking, “was today the day dawn and brett’s daughter was born? was today that day?”
i truly, truly hope it was.
Wow! Wonderful news, and welcome to Madison. I’m lighting a candle for all of you that it all works out well.
Congratulations!
Happy Birthday Madison!
I’m a little late but I’m so excited for you!!!! Congratulations!!!!!
Gray skies are gonna clear up
Nice things are happening all over the place…