Well, I made it through the afternoon, evening and night without even a hint of on-coming labour. The Doctor's appointment went well, everything is looking fine. She did tinker, and I'm happy to say that it didn't hurt at all. Again, she expressed her surprise that I haven't "gone yet". We did, however, also book a potential date for induction - but that seems like years from now! My husband had taken the afternoon off work in the case that I would be really uncomfortable after the appointment, but I wasn't - so we went to the mall to kill some time, and then had supper with his parents (I tried the spicy seafood penne from Earl's to get things going). I really didn't feel much different at all - maybe a bit of cramping, and a few Braxton Hicks on the bumpy highway on the way home. We tried a few other tinkering techniques last night - I even bought raspberry leaf tea - but with no luck. On the bright side, I slept really, really well.
So, now we just wait and see when baby decides to show up. I'm putting the control into God's hands again (should have done so from the beginning), and just see if I can remain patient, and keep myself busy for the next few days. I'm just getting so excited - I can't wait to meet our baby!
Keep on being brave! It will bring you great rewards. Learn to be patient, so that you will please God and be given what he has promised. As the Scriptures say, “He is coming soon! It won't be very long.” Hebrews 10:35-37 (Contemporary English Version)
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Heather - I'm sorry to hear you're still baby-less!
We are still waiting here too. Today I see the OB that is filling in for my doctor while he's away and I'm curious to see if I've progressed at all. And I will ask her to "tinker" again. Maybe now that I'm officially overdue it might work!
Some days I'm finding it easy to be patient (when I'm busy and distracted!) and other days I feel like I could burst into tears at any moment! It's kind of silly b/c I know this baby will come out eventually (even though I imagine I'll still be pregnant by Christmas!!). But every day is one day sooner to meeting him or her!
Thanks for the verse about patience that you included. I need it as much as you do!
The tinkering could still do its work for you in the next couple of days - so keep us all posted!
Jamie - I feel EXACTLY like you! One day I am totally content with waiting, and the next I just want to cry because I want to have this baby already! I definately imagine Christmas to come and go, and still be pregnant! I am continuing to pray for you, and I hope your OB has some good news for you today. Best of luck!
I cringe when I hear anything about scheduling induction -- it seems like it's pretty much the equivalent of scheduling a c-section. Why force a baby out with chemicals before it's ready? The added stress of these interventions and the pressure to meet arbitrary deadlines probably does more damage than anything else.
Sorry, that was a total rant, and it likely won't apply to your experience in any way. I hope your body and baby are allowed to prepare and progress at their own pace, and that you can relax and enjoy your last few days of quiet and solitude.
I am surprised you havent gone yet as well. But I guess most women are late. I never realized it was 70%.
Guess I was in the minority.
Glad the tinkering didnt hurt. I didnt think it would. It didnt hurt me...
Cant wait to see the baby! This is so exciting :-)
Your blog makes my pregnancy seem to go faster haha... cause im so busy waiting for your baby that I dont think much about myself going into labor. Although I dont think it will be to long!
oh my dear! you are doing so good! and you will be such an amazing mom! i can't wait to see pics of you with the little pepe!! i love you.
Heather, with both of my kids I started having (mild) contractions at about 3am, but the day before just started feeling "different" -- I don't know how to describe it any other way than that.
I walked (in winter!), had the spicy pizza, the sex, everything but unless it's "the time" I don't think those things do anything.
But just be on the look-out for feeling "different"... and really, try to enjoy the fact that your vagina and boobs are not totally hurting right now, like they will be in a few days! ;)
I posted a baby sleeping schedule Heather :-) Check it out its on decblessing.blogspot.com
pghsJer - The idea of being induced doesn't excite me at all either! I keep praying it won't come to that. However, the initial stage of induction is simply the introduction of hormones in the form of a gel - which doesn't sound too intrusive to me. I totally agree though, that baby should just come on it's own - or by 'natural' methods of self-induction, if you catch my drift.
Hey I can post on your blog again! I think it's because I have switched to Blogger!
So sorry that there is no baby yet! You are right God is in control! Still praying for you!
I am going to be switching my blog to private in the next little while so if you think about it (like you are really thinking about my blog at a time like this..haha) could you send me your gmail address so I can invite you to access it? Thanks Heather!
Keep putting control in God's hands! I know for myself that is often an hourly, or minute-by-minute practice! Yesterday you were officially added to our son's list of "big tummy ladies" that he prays for every night! Look out! Not only does he pray for your baby to be strong and healthy, but he also prays that you'll get VERY big and round!
Thanks for your posts on my blog and for your prayers especially for Mark's Dad. You were right about me, we were involved with BCBC from 1998-2005. How come you look so familiar to me?
Hey Heather! I was thinking about you today, and wondering if I would come home and see a blog today! I guess its all in God's hands now (It has been from day one, but sometimes its hard to remember that, eh!) The patience verse was great for me, because every day I find myself just wanting my own baby to come, and I still have like 4 months...:( Anyways, it will happen soon enough, just try to enjoy these last moments with your hubby alone as best you can!!! Best wishes to both of you, can't wait for you to have this baby!!!
Oh dearie, my heart goes out to you. I know how hard it is in the last stretch. Hang in there! You're doing so great! It's almost over!!
Good thinking Dixie, about the sore boobs and sore bottom. I guess there's always a "bright" side to things!
And just to slip in a little tidbit about what Jeremy said. There's is definately benifit to inducing if the baby is a week or more late. In some but very few cases, babies are born with conditions like cerebral palsy (which is what my nephew had)because they stayed in the womb longer than the life span of the mom's placenta. Some babies would just prefer to hang out instead of come out, and it's not like they have a little timer in there to let them know, "ok, your time is up, this plecenta has no life left." This is why they will induce, they're not doing it to meet a deadline, heaven's no, they're doing it as a precaution.
You have nothing to worry about, you are in the Lord's hands. It's just because I've seen one of these rare cases, so I had to mention it, and ignorance isn't bliss when dealing with the health of your baby.
I found that when I was in the last and final days of pregnancy, there was nothing anyone could say that would make me feel better, (or any less pregnant) and it seemed that everyone was saying real dumb things. I hope the thing I said about the induction wasn't taken the wrong way, and added to your "stupid things people said to me when I was pregnant" list. But if so, I understand. My list was super long ;)
Still no babes hey?! I keep checking to see if you haven't posted in a while and there is always a post. I am getting impatient ;) can't imagine how YOU must feel! Praying that everything will go smoothly for you.
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