A Birthing Plan....yeah right

Are you people serious?? You want us to come up with a birthing plan??? I can hardly plan my day yet it seems that having a birthing plan is the way to go.

Let's go through the idea of a birthing plan. We have to have a bag ready. Okay, I can see how that will come in handy. Throw a pair of undies and a bra that no longer fits into a bag. Makes sense. The hospital will provide an outfit or two right? But we have to pack for a bundle of joy that isn't here yet. So we're supposed to know what the Peanut is going to need? I know a diaper...duh. I have heard of people who buy special "coming home" outfits. Yeah...I doubt that is going to be part of our birth plan. So a onesie (is that how you spell that????) and a dress if it's a girl and a football uniform if its a boy. Got it. Do they make shoulder pads that small? I'm certain a mini helmet will fit won't it?

Also, we're supposed to know what route we're going to take to the hospital. Why is that important to me? I'm not driving! I'll probably be pointing out every little thing the driver isn't doing right in my expert opinion but I won't be driving...at least I hope I won't be.

What else have they said about this wonderful idea of a "PLAN"? Oh....make a plan but allow for some leaway. Then what's the point in a plan??!??!! My idea of a plan is my idea. Why should I have to allow for changes in my/our plan??? Changes to my plan is going to make childbirth that much more painful. Oh the joy....