December 23,

    Still waiting but things appear to be progressing. I have to pee about 100 times a day 

and Emily just thinks it's funny. I swear it's all the blasted pressure on my bladder. At the present, I'm interested in nesting and ripping things up. Oh what fun it is... I tried to go live in the giant hole that I dug but Emily wouldn't have any of it. Steph came over and played. She is so fabulous. She's coming back later. (Yaaaaay!) Great Grandpa Daines offered me an epidural, but I declined. I'm gonna go natural, baby! Emily and Steph talked to the vet and they think the puppie will arrive within 24 hours. I hope sooner and I know Emily does too. I heard from the fam, they're having a delightful time, but of course they miss me terribly. What else? I'm pretty  uncomfortable but the end is in sight.... Love to you all! 

 --Almost a Mom,

       Ging 

P.S. I'm posting pics but if ANYONE mocks me, they will have Emily to deal with...