Baby real soon now?

I just thought that I'd jot down some of my thoughts, as I'll likely forget all of this. Some time after the baby is born, I'll probably revisit this post and see how my perspective has changed.

Maria is having contractions. As I type this, she's sitting comfortably(not) on the couch. We had an E.T.A. of the 22nd, but at the rate that her contractions are coming, we gu-estimate that baby may arrive within the next 12 hours.

The hospital bag is ready. The house keeping is done. The bassinet is assembled and ready. The baby's car seat is installed after 10 minutes of reading and trying to figure out where the LATCH connecters are and 15 minutes of finding the Optimal position in the back seat. I picked the Center position. All of the errands are done and we've been in regular contact with the Doctor since late yesterday. So far, everything seems normal.

I don't think there's a lot for me to do except to not smell bad, and to be her moral support.

Thoughts going through my head, in no special order:

• I'm reminded of what someone said to me: "Enjoy these days that you are not a parent." I've been watching the changes in Maria and are of the opinion that she is already a mom. She always tells me: "I feel like a mom." However, it hasn't sunk in to me yet that I'm a dad. I have this sort of nervous anticipation that something is coming but the enormity of what is about to happen and how my life may( or will) change hasn't registered with me yet. It makes me wonder whether or not, this whole parenthood thing is b.s. or just a Mack truck about to mow me down.
  
• When will Maria actually go into labor? Will she have any problems? (aside from the obvious pain from having a baby)
  
• Although, I'm seen as the "calm one," will I freak out when the moment comes? Or will I just know what to do?
  
• Will baby be normal? Ten fingers? Eleven toes?
  
• Who will baby look like more? (I know I shouldn't worry about this, but It's what I'm thinking.)
• I hope the GW bridge and the FDR is clear when we high-tail it to the hospital. And If I drive too fast (and furious!), will a cop see me and pull me over?
• I'm not looking forward to sleepless nights.

Wish us luck! Ciao for now.