Mom:

Oh my gosh. It’s happening.

It’s really happening. It’s really, really happening.

But am I ready for this?

My job, our plans, and the things I’ve gotta do…

I guess I’d better start a list!

What if I can’t do this and I fail? Oh my goodness.

How can I know that we’ll be fine?

Dad:

Honey, you look pale! Are you okay?

Mom:

I’m so young… I’m only 29!

Dad:

Are you sure about this? Oh, baby!

Mom & Dad:

It’s really happening! We’re gonna have a baby!

The world is beautiful and new!

Mom:

Everything is changing.

Dad:

We’ll need a minivan!

Mom:

We’ll paint it pink…

Dad:

…or baby blue!

Mom & Dad:

Is this excitement or just freaking fear?

We’re gonna be a mommy and a daddy this year!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Mom:

His heartbeat… listen to his heartbeat, honey.

Dad:

He’s got his daddy’s heartbeat.

Mom:

I can barely breathe!

Dad:

I am so posting this.

Such a beautiful heartbeat.

Mom:

His heartbeat.

Doctor:

The doctor bill…

Mom:

Such a strong and fast heartbeat, honey.

Dad:

I’m sorry, what is this?

Doctor:

Here’s what it costs to hear the heartbeat.

Dad:

Thought that’s what you said.

Doctor:

I know, worth every penny, right? In fact, I should be charging more for this!

(Laughs.) I'm just kidding… that's not funny.

Dad:

No, that's not funny.

Doctor:

No, it’s not funny.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Mom:

Growing,

My baby’s growing

Inside me,

Growing day by day

Dad:

The car seat, the stroller, the bottles and the breast pump,

A first name, a middle name, public school or private,

Daycare, and braces, and college, and…

Growing,

Baby bills are growing.

How can we afford this?

We’ll find a way.

Mom:

Prenatals, I’m queasy, my goodness, I’m so sleepy.

The cravings, the heartburn, he’s kicking in my belly! Wow!

Mom & Dad:

Day by day by day by….

(Splash! Her water breaks.)

Dad:

Holy Flashdance! We’re having a baby!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Doctor:

Awww yeah. Mommy’s in the hizzy, yo.

When you’re in my house, you’re gonna be okay.

I’m the baby MD, I ain’t no Doctor Dre.

Natural or C, epidurals are on tap.

It's been a long labor but the rest will be a snap.

Was that your birth plan? Yeah, I understand.

You’re doing great – just keep holding her hand.

Now flip off the oven, hon, 'cause this bun is done!

Heyyyyyy, you guys got yourselves a good-looking son.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Ensemble:

What a wonderful, wonderful day…

I feel like dancing!

What a wonderful, wonderful day…

to be alive!

Mom & Dad:

I cannot contain my joy!

Have you seen a more beautiful boy?

Dad:

No, you haven’t

Mom & Dad:

‘Cause he’s perfect, yes, he’s perfect

Mom:

Fully perfect, perfect perfect, just so perfect, angel perfect

Dad:

With his eyes, his hair, his smile, his brain, he’s brilliant!

Mom:

He’s my perfect little baby boy!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Mom:

Growing,

My boy is growing.

Time goes by so quickly,

‘Specially when you’re sleepy.

Flowing,

I can’t stop this flowing!

No time for a shower

Or “Mommy time” for me.

Dad:

He’s fussy, he’s poopy, another load of laundry,

He’s leaking, it’s your turn... the binky dropped again!

Ahhhh! These buttons from hell!

The carrots, the peaches, organic, the finger foods are flying,

The whining, the tantrums, I’m gonna’ rip my hair out!

And honey, I'm tired too, but I’ve always got energy for... um... honey? Honey…

Mom:

Hush, little darling,

Mommy’s here.

Dad:

Go to sleep.

Mom:

I wouldn’t change a thing,

Not a moment

On this journey.

Dad:

Here we go again.