"I haven't had the baby yet." That's how I've started most phone conversations lately. It's my due date today so everyone has been a little on edge when they see my name on their caller ID. I've also been dilated at 5 cms since at least Monday when my Doctor stripped my membranes so that is really putting everyone on edge. But NOTHING is happening. And the anticipation is killing me.
I am proud that I made it to my due date. What gets me is that I'M AT A FIVE! On Monday my doctor said she'd be surprised if I made it to my next week's appointment, but if I did then we would talk about inducing. She left the room saying, "maybe I'll see you later today." We've been on high alert pregnancy wise since then. Every night I go to bed thinking that I'll wake up at 2:00 am or something to contractions or my water breaking. And every morning I am severely disappointed when I wake up at 6:00 to the regular morning routine.
I've been passing the time by sleeping, watching movies and TV (we got a digital converter box from Brandon's Grandma's house so we are trying it out) and crafting. I framed this card for above the girl's cribs.
And I made this for the kitchen. It say's Putting the MESS in domestic. That's kind of my theme around here. (Yesterday I discovered how to blow up a can of frozen orange juice using the microwave.)
So yeah, if my name shows up on your Caller ID its because I'm bored, not because I had the baby.
I am sorry you are still hanging in there. I had some contractions started from eating Winger's Sticky Fingers with REBEL sauce. But they are HOT. Just a suggestion. If you feel like eating some good food while you wait & possibly smoke that baby out at the same time. I would not recommend castor oil at that many weeks though. I had success with it, for both kids, but 40+ weeks you really chance having the baby pass meconium in the amniotic sac. Anyway, might as well relax, he'll be here soon. I was always trying so hard to get my kids out, I was miserable doing it. But Winger's does sound good right now :)
ReplyDeleteThe only thing that got LE to come is walking and getting my heart rate up. Good Luck!
ReplyDeletebtw the day jessica was due I played volley ball, went on a hike and went bowling. so there's a few ideas to get your contractions going. although bowling while pregnant sounds difficult it's much more difficult than it sounds. lol oh I didn't deliver for 2 more weeks so this isn't a proven method but I did try it
ReplyDeleteI feel for you. You have to be close. Way to stay busy while you wait. Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteI feel for you too :) What a fun game the waiting game is, huh? I like your sign and that you blew up a can of OJ.
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