Catch my breath

Today my friend, JK, called. JK is about to pop. Yes, she's preggo with her first child and is due any moment. She called my cell phone while I was on a conference call, so I wasn't able to answer. When I got off of my call, I looked at the recent calls list and saw that it was her. Instantly I let out a little gasp. "LABOR?!?" I thought to myself. I quickly dialed her back only to find out that she was calling to say hi and catch up. JK has been in a bit of a blackout recently, likely due to the first baby craziness that comes with getting your personal life and surroundings in order, and also getting work squared away for your soon-to-be long absence. I wasn't offended by her radio silence, but it certainly made my day when she called today. After having such an intense relationship with her for the past 19 years, I kinda missed her. So, back to the call...yes, I gasped. When I was pregnant with WA, my Mom would do the same thing anytime I called within the last two weeks of my pregnancy. I would always get a chuckle out of it, but now I know EXACTLY what she felt like. The anticipation of something so exciting about to happen to someone you love...it's definitely gasp worthy, doncha think?!?