Sitting, Wishing, Waiting: Tuesday

Cutting to the chase: see title above.All of that continues to apply.

I will say it's VERY easy to find diversions here and the mister and I are having tremendous fun exploring this fine city.

This morning we TRIED to sleep in (more on that later) but were rudely awoken by a text on my cell phone. Nope, it wasn't that text. It was the usually lovely Bebe who couldn't stand to wait one more minute for an update. It was the crack of 8:30 here (and 2 hours earlier for her so you know she was impatient).

We didn't really start our day until a bit later. We met the oh-so-loverly Zanity* for pancakes at a local brunch spot. We hung out for hours and it was so great to meet in person and share stories, all kinds of stories. She was glowing and tan from a recent trip to the islands.

Then we trekked up to the highest point around. Thankfully Zanity warned us that although it had "Mount" in its name there wasn't much climbing to be done. Apparently some recent Bay Area transplants were disappointed to find a few dozen stairs instead of a more challenging mountain climb.

We followed our mountain adventure with a pilgrimage to cycling mecca aka Mellow Johnny's Bike Store. There's a wall full of yellow jerseys and some very cool time trial bikes. I was looking for cool sleeves/arm warmers but that wasn't to  be. Then we hit a funky shopping district to while away the rest of the afternoon. We hoped our lunch spot (named Zen) would add to our internal Zen. When that only worked momentarily we stopped by Amy's Ice Cream and all I can say is YUM!!! Soooo delish!

Now we're researching barbecue joints for dinner and waiting for the phone to ring/chime with a local number. ;)

It is looking like tonight might be the night although I think I just jinxed it by typing it. Last night our phone rang while we were in the hot tub (and phoneless). Can you believe we missed a call from Ms FoodNetwork during the only 25 minutes we didn't have our phone for the last few weeks? Yeah me neither.

She was at the birth center and invited us over. I think it's safe to say it's been a long time since I got out of my pjs quite that quickly. We both threw some clothes on and rushed over to the birthing center.

Well we tried to rush over but got lost several times along the way. I know, I know. How could we get lost with TWO iPhones between us?? Turns out that just because you know where a street should be, little things like highways and rivers get in the way.

We did finally make it to the birthing center and it was so awesome to meet her (and her mom) in person. It was like a big slumber party when we got there. The tv was on (3 guesses as to the channel) but we ignored it and just chatted for hours. Ms FoodNetwork thought her contractions were finally close enough and strong enough to warrant the drive in but her midwife took one look at her, told her it was hours and hours away and went straight to bed.

It was truly an awesome experience and I don't mean in Valley Girl speak. I know I said that above but it bears repeating. The mister and I are both so glad we had this chance to hang out and get to know her and her mom before the baby arrived. I really think she's delaying her appearance to give us all a chance to get to know each other better. We are very very very grateful to have had those special hours last night.

We took her a special floral arrangement we had made at a fun bakery/floral shop we breakfasted at yesterday.** It was fresh and modern and girly and so very much like Ms FoodNetwork herself. We also ran to the store and stocked up on ginger and treats when her nausea got bad. We asked what else we could get for her but she demurred. While we were at the store I got a text that read "Maybe there's a little bit of chocolate out there?????" Talk about a girl after my own heart!

After we stocked the fridge (and bellies) at the birth center we left in the wee hours to try to get some sleep. When I sleep in hotel rooms I love going to sleep with the tv on (we never do that at home) and the mister tolerates it. The only thing starting was Apocalypse Now on HBO. Man has it decades since I've seen that film! All I could think about was how young Harrison Ford looked and what a great performance from Charlie Sheen. ;)

Our own personal sleep consultant would be very happy to know the blackout curtains did there job and we slept soundly...until the text mentioned above.

*Lucky for me Zanity knew I meant "Z" in my previous post when I typed "X". In my defense in another life a long time ago I lived with a guy who had a very similar name and spelled it with an X.

**The shop is owned by one of those Hollywood types that we bitter infertiles love. You know the one I've written about before who is likely one of us and has called the press to the mat for always speculating about whether or not she's pregnant.

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Clearing up a few things:

@Yellowgirl: You cracked me up as well! IF I were a snarky girl I'd remind you that some (okay maybe one) of the presidents from this state were actually accepted into the local state schools and didn't require huge donations from Northern grandparents/family to force admittance to an Ivy League institution. Of course that particular president wasn't from the political party most associated with the rest of this state. ;)

@MollyMorgan: Ding ding ding! We have a winner! That is one impressive library/museum. The only other presidential library I've visited was in Simi Valley and, shall we say, lacking in substance. 

@jengirlie: I'm thinking this wee one has a penchant for sapphires. Nothing wrong with that.

@luna: Apparently there won't be any induction. See above for the meeting. I know you'd approve. We just have to let nature take it's course at this point. We are being thanked by everyone we meet for bringing a "cold front" with us. It was only 95 here today!

Comments

[luna]

hooray for initial meetings, finally! I agree baby girl was waiting for you to meet. ok, she can come now. how about now?!

[Aimee]

Wow Millie - INCREDIBLE!! You and the Mister HAVE to get an award for Patience. Will keep checking back for Glorious news from you.

My sis-in-law in Hong Kong is scheduled for a C Section tomorrow - it would be great for my new niece/nephew and your Girlie to have the same birthday!

[MollyMorgan]

Oh my LORD!
I am actually starting to pray really hard, now. For wee one, for birthmama (that she floats through the delivery after such a suspense-building lead-up) and for all the rest of their families.
And I whine about my 2-day labor! This is historical.

SO happy you all met & that it's going well!!!

(And I have a jam-filled soft spot in my heart for that carousin' booty-chasin' barbecue-chef-havin' good old boy, LBJ, who forced through voting and civil rights when he knew it would mean the end of his career) :-D

XXXXX XXXXX

[Not On Fire]

I am praying for you. Let is be easy and peaceful. This too shall pass.

[Kimmie]

I would venture that this is one of the most awaited little girls ever to be born... and loved by so many who love Millie and the mister on the internets and IRL!!!

[jen]

Hee hee.... you brought a cold front with you! It has been a glorious weather week for us a bit more to your east... a mere 74 degrees today... stunning first day of September. I wondered if it was any cooler to my west!

All in good time... the perfect time for everything. I trust that to my very core. I'm keeping the whole circle of people involved here in my thoughts....

[Jen]

Mmmmm....Amy's ice cream! That stuff is fantastic.

I am so thrilled that you got to meet Ms. FN and that all went so well in person. Crossing fingers that the little one gets here soon soon soon!

(But if you have to wait some more: East Side Cafe or the Hula Hut. Yum!)

[zhl]

Oh my goodness, is this the longest labor in history? So hope the girl arrived last night. It was wonderful to meet the both of you. You were also glowing in anticipation. Sent you an email with some restaurant recs.

[kristylynne]

RE: barbecue joints - drive out to Salt Lick in Driftwood. It's a great Lone Star experience and great BBQ.

Hope your baby comes soon!!

[elana]

i'm so glad you got to meet. sounds wonderful! now, it's baby time.

[tubelessinstl]

I so hope you are in the delivery suite / birthcenter now enjoying your new baby! Thanks for keeping us up to date. I'll refresh later today to check to see if the wee little one came out yet.