The last day as D.I.N.K.S (Dual Income, No KidS)

Sunday March 8th. We went to church, where a few people thought she was crazy for working in the toddler room the day before she was going to give birth to her first baby. I really think this kind of questioning only makes her stronger, like verbal spinach or some kind of steroid that builds her resolve to do what others think is crazy. I have grown to love this about her, she is a very strong, yet truly stubborn, woman. She's my rock.

Afterwards we went shopping for the 'official going home outfit'. We really only needed a girls ensemble as there were several people who were certain that we would have a boy and already provided us with that option. I found a great outfit that worked for both options, but was told that the D-Backs Sedona Red was not a neutral color. I still disagree but I deferred to her opinion. We needed some pink in case it was a girl. Most likely not, as it turns out. Both Danielle and I were starting to think our instincts were telling us we would be taking home a little Daniel but only God knew at this point. And several ultrasound techs. At least they were in great company. We found a really cute pink outfit and some cute boy pants to match a shirt we already had. We were set. Covering all our bases. Sedona Red come later, Danielle will come around to the idea.

The rest of the day flew by, getting the house touched up so we came home to a clean and tidy house. We packed her bags and and made sure all other loose ends were tied up, relaxed for a little and at 8:00 went to bed to get three hours of sleep before calling a 11:00 to make sure they had room for us. 3 hours rest to get ready to do possibly one of the hardest, most exhausting things a person could do. As Danielle often describes giving birth, "it's like pushing a watermelon out your pee-hole". She is so eloquent, it is almost poetic. Kinda romantic. I love her.

At 11:00 we got the green light. Come on in at 12:30 am. We'll leave the light on for you. With nervous excitement we got ready, and headed out into the night to meet the biggest mystery we have ever known.