My first lesson in patience as a parent has not been an easy one. My due date was Monday the 21st and it is now Thursday the 24th...and there is still a baby inside of me. I have tried essentially every 'natural' induction method; from raspberry leaf tea and evening primrose oil to sex (done by my husband) and 'sweeping' my membranes (done by the midwife). Then there's the walking, stairs, hands and knees position (to rotate baby) trips to physical therapy and a trip to a chiropractor today... and still this little peanut won't come out. So, I'm done. I've resigned myself to being pregnant for ever... well, okay, maybe not forever but at least until this baby of ours decides it is time, because I have come to the full realization and acceptance that this is one thing I cannot control. Without using medical induction (which I'd rather not do unless really necessary), this baby has his/her own timeline and will make their appearance when good and ready. So...I'm going to kick up my feet, take lots of naps (although I already have been), and just let things happen as they should.
Pictures will follow...just don't have the energy to download them from my camera at this point...
