So I am officially 39 weeks today and couldn't be more anxious for my son to be here! Everyday I am hoping is the day we get to see him, but this kid is just not ready to come out apparently. Last thursday at our doctors appointment, we were scheduled to be induced on our due date, the 12th. Its hard to believe that that is only a week from now. After talking inducing details, the doc then checked to see if I was dilated, and a was a womping 1cm! Not only that but my cervix was soft and she said the baby only had about 2 inches left of room there. This was very encouraging, and here I was thinking that meant any day now! I would love love love if he just came out naturally and I didn't have to be induced, but he is a stubborn little bug and is still holding out in there.
Now when you're this far a long, you are willing to pretty much try ANYTHING to make you go into labor. I have heard many different wives tales of how to induce labor naturally, and since I am at home all day and have nothing but time, I have given some of them a try. My doctor suggested lots of walking, sex, and spicy food. I have done the walking and spicy foods but after telling me that my child is about 2 inches away from greeting this world, there is NO WAY that I will be having sex anytime soon. I have done everything from dancing around (making sure I did a lot of hip shaking), squats, eating eggplant parmigiana (I know, I thought that was weird too but apparently it has worked for a lot of people), adding the hot sauce to every meal, and even meditation. One thing that I found did work a little bit is nipple stimulation. I began to feel contractions immediately but it freaked me out so I stopped. I also read that it can be very stressful for the baby and lower is heart rate so I didn't want to risk that one. Also, sitting around at home playing with your nipples is kind of awkward.
Labor pains. I am also at the point where I am taking any little movement, pain, and ache as a labor sign. Who knows if its true or happening but I am dissecting everything around me as a labor sign, just HOPING that its GO TIME. So far nothing has happened though. I'm still her today just sitting on my couch waiting to go into labor. Yesterday was actually a good day, no aches or tiredness that I have felt for the last month or so. I had lots of energy and straightened up a little (which some may consider nesting) but I honestly think that I have been nesting for an entire month now so don't really get my hopes up that its a soon to be labor sign. Walking is still a little uncomfortable, but his head being 2 inches away from the opening would explain that. I have been crampy and achy but still have not had any strong contractions.
Its almost time, but for me its not coming soon enough. In the end he will just come out when he is ready.... well unless we end up having to be induced. I'm guessing little Ellis is going to be a mommas boy. He is just too attached to me :) haha Thats quite alright with me.
