I'm still pregnant, and I don't have a good attitude about it. After almost a month of raspberry leaf tea, evening primrose oil, long walks, licorice, pineapple, eggplant, rest, hot baths, gardening, and now homeopathy, I'm living proof that no "natural" induction method works. There is still castor oil, but my midwife says it's not time for that unless I'm one of those women who just really loves to be in the bathroom with castor oil. (It's a potent laxative that may or may not send you into labor.)
Being overdue feels eerily similar to the two-week-wait that kicked off this pregnancy 10 months ago. The only difference is that my friends and family are waiting with me, and I know the baby will be born eventually. I have moments of patience and understanding, but the longer baby boy waits, the shorter those stretches become.
If I don't go into labor by Monday, I go for a sonogram that morning to check the amniotic fluid level. Then it's back to the midwife for a non-stress test and recommendations based on the results that come back.
Under usual circumstances I'd be thrilled with this abundance of time to do whatever I please. I'm trying to remember and appreciate that. But the reality is, I put in my 40 weeks and I WANT MY BABY.
The big day is almost here!
ReplyDeleteHang in there! Good to know you've tried all those things. I've been contemplating evening primrose oil, but all I've done is go on walks and have sex... :) I did try the stair master and riding the stationary bike at the gym this afternoon. Can't wait to hear about your birth story! Good luck!!
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