Oh, and this may be a little TMI for other people...but Erica, my friend who also happens to be _a_ midwife (although not mine) suggests maybe if you can take a poop too. That might make things easier later, just no straining.

Drink lots of water too - even though they'll be IV-ing you, most likely.

I'm SO EXCITED FOR YOU! And I also know you'll tell me what I need to know in August, right?