Hurry Up and Wait Syndrome

Why is it the things we want the most seem to take forever to get? It's the "hurry up and wait" syndrome. If we really look back and think about it, time goes by faster than ever now. But I know Beth and Ben (and us) are in the hurry up and wait portion of Beth's pregnancy. Today, the doctor told Beth and Ben that Elliotte is about 7 1/2 lbs., Beth is dilated 3 cm. and probably won't go into labor on her own. Next week the doctor will set up a time for Beth to be induced during her 39th week, about 3 weeks from now, unless Elliotte decides she's ready beforehand. As much as Beth wants Elliotte to enter the world now, it's the hurry up and wait syndrome. I know Beth is exhausted, feels lousy, has to go to the bathroom every 10 minutes, her waddle walk is even more a waddle, can't sit and can't sleep. And we all keep telling her to enjoy this time because it won't be this quiet again! You want to hurry up and get through this last part of the pregnancy so you can be holding that precious baby in your arms. As much as I want to see my first grandchild, I want Beth and Ben to enjoy (or at least tolerate) these last few days/weeks because she will never have a first pregnancy again. And she and Ben will never be just Beth and Ben again. They will always be a couple, but now they will be going by other names. They will be Elliotte's mom and dad..........the Parentals! Even when children are grown and gone from home, you're still their parents. Your life takes on a different meaning. You now are not only responsible for yourself, you're responsible for another human being. Your life will change in just a few minutes, from a couple to a family. What an awesome responsibility!! And one God wants Beth and Ben to have. These last few days/weeks before Elliotte's birth will be the "hurry up and wait" kind. But I for one can tell you, the wait is worth it! And in the future, when you look back on these last 8-9 months, it will seem like they flew by, trust me. Life has a way of "hurrying up" even when we don't want it to. God is in control and everything will fall into place as it should be. Next time you're wanting things to "hurry up", remember life goes by in a flash. Enjoy every moment you are given and praise the Father for each one.

Beth and Ben Miller, The COUPLE. Stay tuned for a picture of Elliotte, with MOM and DAD, whenever she decides to make her appearence!