FYI's

Did you know....
~ That you can be in writhing pain from a kidney stone weeks before it even drops down to pass?
~ That after you pass 1 tiny one you may have a Lemon Head size one lurking behind ready to at any moment - even in a small mountain town w/ friends and no meds, leaving it's exit burning like crazy?
~That you can be dilated (at 37 weeks of pregnancy) to a 4 and 70% effaced w/ strong contractions every 10 minutes for 2 hours- then dormant for a few more... For weeks?
~ That since you could have a baby any day - not only do you need a bag packed and ready for yourself, but also for your 2 toddlers, including: sippy cups, snacks, diapers, extra clothes, PJ's and meds, (cuz, now's a great time for them both to get sick!)
~That if you are about to change your sleeping schedule to non-existent because a new baby will arrive, it happens that right before the event, your two other kids are up 2-3 times each at different times of the night because they are sick or you end up having contractions during the times they are actually sleeping?
But, Did you know...
~These are the greatest and most exciting days... because these children are so sweet and fun and come straight from Heaven, (although, they don't proclaim that very often), and because you have a husband who is totally and unconditionally selfless and supportive.
~and That without these little bits of info, you would never know that.