We prepared for her arrival weeks in advance. I packed a hospital bag on Thanksgiving in the off chance that she came early. Andrew and I went to a Harry Potter-themed Yule Ball on December 9. We danced and danced and had a magical time where we could dress up fancy and just focus on each other. I danced two whole line dances--jumps, hops and all--in an attempt to induce labor. I had some faint contractions that night but really just ended up being very sore the next day.