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Well Hello, Due Date

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When my doctor told me a month ago that Baby C would be early, I never thought we would get acquainted.  Alas, here we are.

I am now convinced that Baby C will not come on his own and we will need to schedule an induction.  I’ll be talking to my doctor about that at tomorrow morning’s appointment.  Perhaps it’s best for me mentally that I don’t anticipate him coming on his own…the amount of false labor that I’ve endured this month has been difficult physically, but even more trying mentally.  It’s so hard getting yourself ready to be checked into the hospital and soon meet your baby, only to have contractions stop or be told that it wasn’t your amniotic fluid that was leaking.

So, due date, please be kind.  I hope that becoming officially over-due does not result in further aches, shooting pains, difficulty moving around and irregular contractions.

To all the moms-to-be out there who have also reached or passed your due date, hang in there!  Hopefully we’ll meet our babies VERY soon :)

Waiting for Labor is a Crash-Course in Patience

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I’ve never been a patient person.  Waiting for labor is driving me completely insane.  I am now convinced (illogically, I admit) that Baby C is NEVER. COMING. OUT.  Good thing I didn’t get my hopes up yesterday when they told me I was probably dilating and labor would come soon…I had my appointment today and there was absolutely no change.  I’m still at 2.5cm.  His head is as low as it can get, so it’s no surprise that I feel like I’m holding a bowling ball in between my legs.

I’m frustrated that my due date has always been incorrect.  Had it been correct, I would already be at 40 weeks and we could talk about an induction next week.  Instead, I’ll technically be 42 weeks before they’ll entertain the idea of an induction.  Stupid PCOS and irregular periods.

I’m frustrated that all my cramping and contractions are getting me nowhere.

I’m frustrated that my doctor told me 4 weeks ago that I would be early.

I’m frustrated that I’m too exhausted and in pain to want to do anything to make the time pass more quickly.

I’m frustrated that I see people with due dates AFTER mine having their babies before me.

I’m frustrated at the following question: “No baby yet?”  REALLY?!

So Hubster and I are going to go for a long walk and hopefully get some kind of contractions started.  But those contractions will probably end up stopping, just like they have every other time this month.

I’m not patient.  Hard as I try, I never will be.  Baby C, spare me the insanity and please come out to meet us!

Not Getting My Hopes Up…

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Had to call the doctor today due to some spotting with cramping and they said that I’m probably dilating and labor will be coming soon.   I have to say, I’ve heard that before and I am not getting my hopes up.  I really wish my doctor hadn’t told me about a month ago that she thought I’d be early.  I’m five days away from my due date (and I’ve passed the date that should really be my due date), and I’m starting to feel like we’ll have to go through an induction and smoke this baby out!

I hope they’re right.  I feel like I should clean and organize things around the house just in case labor really does come shortly, but I can’t bring myself to do it.  Argh.  All those false alarms really messed with my head!

Working My Way Through the Self-Inducing List

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So far, I’ve tried eating loads of spicy food, bouncing on an exercise ball, squats, bumpy car rides, walking and eating pineapple.  I’m working my way through the list of all things I’ve ever heard people mention (and then trying them again until something gets this kid out)!

Have you tried any methods of self-inducing labor?  Have any of them worked for you?

C-Sections

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There was an article posted this week by Deseret News, titled “C-sections more common, less healthy for baby.”  After discovering a renewed interest in TLC shows like “A Baby Story,” which incidentally oten features women who end up having c-sections, I was intrigued.  Unfortunately, the title was a bit misleading.

The article actually talks about how many C-sections are elective and occur before 39 weeks.  These elective inductions and C-sections pose more of a risk, because although a baby is full-term at 37 weeks, the ideal gestational age for delivery is 39+ weeks.  I thought they were going to suggest that C-sections are somehow harmful to the baby…but the argument was more that doctors should be wary of scheduling elective inductions before 39 weeks.

I’m not sure if I like the idea of a C-section because then I wouldn’t go through the part that I fear the most – pushing and vaginal birth – or if it scares me a little because the recovery process is potentially much longer.  Argh.  I just want the whole thing to be over with ;)