Might-Be Tuesday
This was my Monday night poem I had drafted and not yet posted last Monday when we got the call that Karen was in labor. I'm posting it a week late just for fun. We all know that might-be Tuesday turned out to be right and the name is Sophia Katharine.
(loosely to the tune of Ruby Tuesday)
We can never say just when she’ll come
Monday now don’t matter ‘cause it’s gone
While the sun is bright Or in the darkest night No one knows
We just suppose
Hello, might-be Tuesday
We can’t hang a name on her
Megan Reagan or Caitlin Rose
Still we’re gonna LOVE you…
Don't question why she needs to be so free She'll be here only when she wants to be Don’t think that we complain She will come when she’s ordained Our fingers crossed She won’t be bossed
Hello, might-be Tuesday
We can’t hang a name on her
Megan Reagan or Caitlin Rose
Still we’re gonna LOVE you…
There’s still time for her, Karen did say
I just don’t know how long I’ll be this way
Growing all the time
We all know
This miracle takes time
It will be fine
Hello, might-be Tuesday
We can’t hang a name on her
Megan Reagan or Caitlin Rose
Still we’re gonna LOVE you…
Hello, might-be Tuesday
We can’t hang a name on her
Megan Reagan or Caitlin Rose Still we’re gonna LOVE you…
Monday now don’t matter ‘cause it’s gone
While the sun is bright Or in the darkest night No one knows
We just suppose
Hello, might-be Tuesday
We can’t hang a name on her
Megan Reagan or Caitlin Rose
Still we’re gonna LOVE you…
Don't question why she needs to be so free She'll be here only when she wants to be Don’t think that we complain She will come when she’s ordained Our fingers crossed She won’t be bossed
Hello, might-be Tuesday
We can’t hang a name on her
Megan Reagan or Caitlin Rose
Still we’re gonna LOVE you…
There’s still time for her, Karen did say
I just don’t know how long I’ll be this way
Growing all the time
We all know
This miracle takes time
It will be fine
Hello, might-be Tuesday
We can’t hang a name on her
Megan Reagan or Caitlin Rose
Still we’re gonna LOVE you…
Hello, might-be Tuesday
We can’t hang a name on her
Megan Reagan or Caitlin Rose Still we’re gonna LOVE you…
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We've been concentrating on the baby and the parents and not blogging - I did write a paragraph here and there during the week so I will send those along - so here is a summary of the past week:
I had my “well it’s Tuesday and still no baby” blog already on the website in draft form when we got the call that Karen’s water had broken. This was on Monday evening. It is now Thursday evening and as everyone knows little Sophia Katharine has arrived and is a perfect little baby.
Early Tuesday Morning-
We arrived at the hospital at about 3 AM and tried to drive up into the parking garage. When the kayaks hit the low clearance warning sign we remembered that they were on the top of the CRV (no damage-just duh!). We had to back out and find the parking for tall vehicles.
We got to see Sophie shortly after her birth. Karen’s labor lasted more than the 6 hours it took us to drive there. We were in the waiting room at the hospital for about an hour before the nurse came to get us. The nurse was smiling but didn’t tell us anything – and we didn’t ask. But as we entered Karen’s room we heard the baby squawk and knew she had arrived. Both Karen and Tim looked good. Karen introduced us to our granddaughter who was less than an hour old. Before I could even ask Karen how she was she said “Do you want to hold her?” I was a little overwhelmed but did take her. The first feature I noticed was her mouth. She was just learning how to coordinate mouth, lips and tongue and hadn’t quite gotten the knack yet so she had her mouth wide open and was thrusting her tongue down. Still she was beautiful.
Early Tuesday Morning-
We arrived at the hospital at about 3 AM and tried to drive up into the parking garage. When the kayaks hit the low clearance warning sign we remembered that they were on the top of the CRV (no damage-just duh!). We had to back out and find the parking for tall vehicles.
We got to see Sophie shortly after her birth. Karen’s labor lasted more than the 6 hours it took us to drive there. We were in the waiting room at the hospital for about an hour before the nurse came to get us. The nurse was smiling but didn’t tell us anything – and we didn’t ask. But as we entered Karen’s room we heard the baby squawk and knew she had arrived. Both Karen and Tim looked good. Karen introduced us to our granddaughter who was less than an hour old. Before I could even ask Karen how she was she said “Do you want to hold her?” I was a little overwhelmed but did take her. The first feature I noticed was her mouth. She was just learning how to coordinate mouth, lips and tongue and hadn’t quite gotten the knack yet so she had her mouth wide open and was thrusting her tongue down. Still she was beautiful.
A happy tear-eyed karen with her just-born daughter
The Rest of Tuesday-
Penny and I went to Karen and Tim’s place to get some rest and take care of the house and critters. We got about 3 hours of sleep before going back to the hospital. By that time Sophie had been all checked out and pronounced to be a very healthy baby. No problems at all. The day saw parents and baby adjusting to their new life together and visits from friends and family. It was fun watching Tim change a diaper. Karen took to motherhood naturally. It was heart warming to see Karen’s newly acquired maternal smile as she looked at her new daughter. Aunt Christy came by with Christian to meet her niece.
Wednesday
Karen was required to spend 48 hours in the hospital so all day Wednesday was a hospital day. More visitors, more getting acquainted with Sophia. Cousin Kerry stopped by with little Annie.
Thursday
Sophie came home today and is settling into her routine pretty well. Tim says that she’s a keeper. Karen keeps telling her how cute she is. Truman doesn’t seem too traumatized. We will see how the first night goes. Penny prepared a wonderful Come-home dinner of stuffed chicken breasts, spinach casserole and salad. Later - desert was provided by Ben and Jerry.
The first night was not bad. Karen and Tim did not get a lot of sleep. Sophie wasn’t crying all the time. It was just the first night and everyone’s schedule has to adjust to the little girls eat, sleep, poop and cry schedule. Karen is also sore from giving birth. For me, it’s hard to see her hurting even though so much good has come from it.
Sophie’s first days are being thoroughly documented thanks to the digital age. We have 3 digital still cameras and 1 video camera between us so we are not lacking for pictures.
Friday – the first full day at home.
Penny continues to feed us well – Pasta Pesto for lunch and chimichangas for dinner. Sophie is sleeping most of the time with Tim or Karen keeping watch and caring for her. Penny jumps in where needed and so do I – but only when they twist my arm ;). Sophie was put in the crib for the first time. She looks so tiny in there.
Saturday –
Penny and I left Karen and Tim alone for about 3 hours this morning to give them a break from us. We are being very careful not to impose. We spent some time in a used bookstore and did some grocery shopping. In the afternoon Karen and Tim had their friends Matt and Robin stop by with their 2-week old girl Ellie. It’s neat that their friends’ baby and Sophie are so close in age. Today Penny made meatloaf for dinner. To make sure we didn’t go hungry Tim treated all of us to soft ice cream from the local Dreamette. I had their banana split in a cup – and I ate the whole thing!
Sunday –
Penny and I went to Karen’s church this morning. An Asian family there has been anxiously awaiting Karen’s baby so we brought pictures to show them. I wish I had my camera so you could see their faces as they looked at the pictures. The mother had a huge smile and the daughter made Christy-faces of joy and excitement. We decided to do leftovers today so we had chimies for lunch and chicken breast sandwiches for dinner.
I talked to brother Lou, sister Kathy and niece Kerry today. Tomorrow Penny and I are running off in the afternoon to go make pizza at Kerry’s.
The Rest of Tuesday-
Penny and I went to Karen and Tim’s place to get some rest and take care of the house and critters. We got about 3 hours of sleep before going back to the hospital. By that time Sophie had been all checked out and pronounced to be a very healthy baby. No problems at all. The day saw parents and baby adjusting to their new life together and visits from friends and family. It was fun watching Tim change a diaper. Karen took to motherhood naturally. It was heart warming to see Karen’s newly acquired maternal smile as she looked at her new daughter. Aunt Christy came by with Christian to meet her niece.
Wednesday
Karen was required to spend 48 hours in the hospital so all day Wednesday was a hospital day. More visitors, more getting acquainted with Sophia. Cousin Kerry stopped by with little Annie.
Thursday
Sophie came home today and is settling into her routine pretty well. Tim says that she’s a keeper. Karen keeps telling her how cute she is. Truman doesn’t seem too traumatized. We will see how the first night goes. Penny prepared a wonderful Come-home dinner of stuffed chicken breasts, spinach casserole and salad. Later - desert was provided by Ben and Jerry.
The first night was not bad. Karen and Tim did not get a lot of sleep. Sophie wasn’t crying all the time. It was just the first night and everyone’s schedule has to adjust to the little girls eat, sleep, poop and cry schedule. Karen is also sore from giving birth. For me, it’s hard to see her hurting even though so much good has come from it.
Sophie’s first days are being thoroughly documented thanks to the digital age. We have 3 digital still cameras and 1 video camera between us so we are not lacking for pictures.
Friday – the first full day at home.
Penny continues to feed us well – Pasta Pesto for lunch and chimichangas for dinner. Sophie is sleeping most of the time with Tim or Karen keeping watch and caring for her. Penny jumps in where needed and so do I – but only when they twist my arm ;). Sophie was put in the crib for the first time. She looks so tiny in there.
Saturday –
Penny and I left Karen and Tim alone for about 3 hours this morning to give them a break from us. We are being very careful not to impose. We spent some time in a used bookstore and did some grocery shopping. In the afternoon Karen and Tim had their friends Matt and Robin stop by with their 2-week old girl Ellie. It’s neat that their friends’ baby and Sophie are so close in age. Today Penny made meatloaf for dinner. To make sure we didn’t go hungry Tim treated all of us to soft ice cream from the local Dreamette. I had their banana split in a cup – and I ate the whole thing!
Sunday –
Penny and I went to Karen’s church this morning. An Asian family there has been anxiously awaiting Karen’s baby so we brought pictures to show them. I wish I had my camera so you could see their faces as they looked at the pictures. The mother had a huge smile and the daughter made Christy-faces of joy and excitement. We decided to do leftovers today so we had chimies for lunch and chicken breast sandwiches for dinner.
I talked to brother Lou, sister Kathy and niece Kerry today. Tomorrow Penny and I are running off in the afternoon to go make pizza at Kerry’s.
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