I had a false alarm days before I went into labor with Elle.  I was already experiencing contractions which I thought were minutes apart but they went away hours later.  The following Saturday, the first of September, my mom and brother had slept over the night before.  It was probably around 6am when I realized my water broke in the bathroom. This was the same sensation I felt when I had Zienne.  So, excitedly, yet calmly, I woke Perze from his slumber.  He had the same reaction when I woke him up for Zienne’s arrival- panic, confusion, and the need to get to the hospital. This time, I made the call to my OBGYN and he gave us the go ahead sign to head for the hospital.  Days before, we made a detour to visit the newly opened hospital where Elle was to be born, so we were familiar with where to go.   We kissed the new “Ates” goodbye as they slept, leaving them with my mom and brother, knowing the next time we’d see them, there would be three of them. THAT was exciting. I prayed while Perze drove to the hospital, an early morning indeed, still void […]