The Eleventh Hour

In the child's book of the same title a rather large party is surprised by a rather large group of mischievous mice. As all the guests enter the dining hall they encounter the horrible truth: all the food is gone and the party seems to be ruined by those little villains. 

You may ask, "What does this have to do with having a baby?" 

Well, not much really. The story however illustrates a universal experience in regards to the anticipation and surprises of pregnancy and birth.

There is a great deal of work and time leading up to the hour and when it comes, Wham! You don't know what will happen.