It's true what they say....

I know I haven't posted in quite a while. Sorry about the absence! We got back in town on Monday and promptly picked my mom up at the airport. Since then, Mom and I have been shopping at the outlet malls, playing slots at the casino, and registering at Babies R Us. I just haven't even had the time to update my blog, much less keeping up to date on all of you!! So, please accept my apologies!!

Now on to the story...

It's true what they say, when you've got to go, you got to go! Paul and I hit the road on our way back from PA on Monday. We got a nice, early start, because my mom was due in at the Hartford airport around noon. My BIL lives about 30-40 minutes away from the interstate, so it took us a while before we felt like we were really on the move.

As soon as we hit the interstate, I suggested that we stop at the next town (about 30 minutes away) to use the bathroom, because once you enter New Jersey, you (A) will have a hard time finding rest areas, and (B) you won't want to stop at the gas stations (yuck!!).

About five minutes later, we hit a standstill. The sign said that the highway was reduced to one lane for the next five miles. I think that they actually closed it for a while, because nobody was moving. I jokingly said, "well, I'm glad that I don't have to use the bathroom yet!" Famous last words...

We were in traffic for an hour. To move five miles. My bladder was filling. And Charm, my dear Charm, decided to practice martial arts on it. At one point, I suggested (only half seriously) that dh just pull over and I'll pee in the woods on the side of the road. After about 45 minutes, I was begging. And then I yelled, "Pull over right now, because I'm GOING to pee!!!" I didn't even go off into the woods. I got out of the car, opened the back door, too so that I'd have a sort of "stall," and I peed. What a relief!!

I was literally euphoric afterward. My dh called me giddy. I was laughing, singing, absolutely insane. But I didn't have to pee anymore, and that's all I cared about.

I hate to admit that any of this happened. And if any of you ever mentioned this in the real world, I would completely deny it. But I had to tell my Sistas, who would not only enjoy this story, but (I hope) also relate (anyone??).

So, the moral of the story is do not get in the way of any pregnant woman who has to pee and anyplace that she feels like taking care of that urge. Because you will regret it. I mean it. Just try me...