I've reached my psychological limit here. I know people believe that babies will come when they're ready, but in my mind there's nothing wrong with trying to encourage him. I can't force him to come when he isn't ready, but I can surely make it easier for him, right? There's very limited evidence in natural induction remedies to begin with, but it makes me feel better- like I'm controlling what I can. Some snarky sanctimommy on a random forum was lecturing about how people are horrible mothers (even before their child is born) for trying any induction method and she couldn't understand why.
Personally, I have been nauseated for the past 28/38 weeks. I can't sleep, I have been vomiting acid 2-3 times weekly in this home stretch, and I am just. plain. uncomfortable. My joints hurt, I have constant headaches, and I am a super grouch to be honest. I am so ready to meet our baby, and I have confidence in his size. As for his health- he's been shaking on a daily basis, and I would feel less stressed if he was here and we could just know that he's fine. Our doctor wasn't concerned, but I'm his mama and I am. There's no guarantee that he would be healthy if I just let it go either. Sometimes babies don't know when to come, and they end up with complications from cooking too long. Just saying.
I am doing my best to enjoy Eli as an only child. We've been swimming and playing and he's had a pretty big turnaround in his 2 year old defiance. There have been days when he didn't go in timeout once, which is saying a lot. He even let me rock him to sleep the other day. I know he is going to be an awesome big brother and is looking forward to it.
The good news is we are very close! I will only be pregnant, at maximum, for 2.5 more weeks. More good news? My parents will be here in 3 days! Maybe my mind just needs that safety net to let my body go into labor. They were the good luck charms for Eli's birth.
Anias: Week 38
Baby’s size: 7.5-8lbs, or about the size of mini watermelon
Weight Gain: 46 pounds- cue tears
Symptoms: numbness, insomnia, headaches, moodiness, nausea and acid reflux
Cravings: I'm pretty much averse to all foods but soft pretzels, unsalted fries, and cheese
Any progress? nope!
Other things: 'Natural' induction methods I've tried include: walking, baby positioning techniques (forward leaning inversion, rebozo method, side lying release, cat-cow with swaying, squats, butterfly), visualizations, eating pineapple, dates, and spicy Chinese food; and taking an essential oil bath. Tuesday I have an acupressure massage scheduled as well. I'm not opposed to trying acupuncture after that.
Our doctor set an induction date too! If all else fails I can look forward to September 11th (hopefully he would not come on that date, it's too sad). This was such a huge relief since his nurse prepared us to be pregnant for 42 weeks before induction was considered.
Here's a few pictures from our family shower!
Eli
When I pick out my clothes I always choose a button up shirt that I ask mom or dad to button alllll the way to the top. I talk about baby brother all the time. I ask mom if he's ready to come out yet, or if he's still growing and I tell her to go to any hospital we pass. I like to pretend Papa and Grandma are coming, saying I hear the doorbell and they're here! I love to tell mom we're safe and sound and I pretend to have contact lenses. I try to get mom to do what I want by saying, "Won't that be fun?" at the end of my request. I picked up a new phrase from mom, "They need to learn how to drive". I asked mom for mints to share with my friends at the park, but she said I'm the only 2 year old she knows who doesn't think Altoids are too spicy. I figured out how to get on Netflix from the iPad, so I can watch Clifford the Big Red Dog on demand. I think every plane and helicopter is on it's way to Denver, and sometimes when mom asks what I want to watch, I ask for the shark vacuum infomercial. I tell mom when I get in trouble, "It's not a problem."
Personally, I have been nauseated for the past 28/38 weeks. I can't sleep, I have been vomiting acid 2-3 times weekly in this home stretch, and I am just. plain. uncomfortable. My joints hurt, I have constant headaches, and I am a super grouch to be honest. I am so ready to meet our baby, and I have confidence in his size. As for his health- he's been shaking on a daily basis, and I would feel less stressed if he was here and we could just know that he's fine. Our doctor wasn't concerned, but I'm his mama and I am. There's no guarantee that he would be healthy if I just let it go either. Sometimes babies don't know when to come, and they end up with complications from cooking too long. Just saying.
I am doing my best to enjoy Eli as an only child. We've been swimming and playing and he's had a pretty big turnaround in his 2 year old defiance. There have been days when he didn't go in timeout once, which is saying a lot. He even let me rock him to sleep the other day. I know he is going to be an awesome big brother and is looking forward to it.
The good news is we are very close! I will only be pregnant, at maximum, for 2.5 more weeks. More good news? My parents will be here in 3 days! Maybe my mind just needs that safety net to let my body go into labor. They were the good luck charms for Eli's birth.
Anias: Week 38
Weight Gain: 46 pounds- cue tears
Symptoms: numbness, insomnia, headaches, moodiness, nausea and acid reflux
Cravings: I'm pretty much averse to all foods but soft pretzels, unsalted fries, and cheese
Any progress? nope!
Other things: 'Natural' induction methods I've tried include: walking, baby positioning techniques (forward leaning inversion, rebozo method, side lying release, cat-cow with swaying, squats, butterfly), visualizations, eating pineapple, dates, and spicy Chinese food; and taking an essential oil bath. Tuesday I have an acupressure massage scheduled as well. I'm not opposed to trying acupuncture after that.
Our doctor set an induction date too! If all else fails I can look forward to September 11th (hopefully he would not come on that date, it's too sad). This was such a huge relief since his nurse prepared us to be pregnant for 42 weeks before induction was considered.
Here's a few pictures from our family shower!
Eli
When I pick out my clothes I always choose a button up shirt that I ask mom or dad to button alllll the way to the top. I talk about baby brother all the time. I ask mom if he's ready to come out yet, or if he's still growing and I tell her to go to any hospital we pass. I like to pretend Papa and Grandma are coming, saying I hear the doorbell and they're here! I love to tell mom we're safe and sound and I pretend to have contact lenses. I try to get mom to do what I want by saying, "Won't that be fun?" at the end of my request. I picked up a new phrase from mom, "They need to learn how to drive". I asked mom for mints to share with my friends at the park, but she said I'm the only 2 year old she knows who doesn't think Altoids are too spicy. I figured out how to get on Netflix from the iPad, so I can watch Clifford the Big Red Dog on demand. I think every plane and helicopter is on it's way to Denver, and sometimes when mom asks what I want to watch, I ask for the shark vacuum infomercial. I tell mom when I get in trouble, "It's not a problem."
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