I waited on pins and needles yesterday, because I thought Erin's doctor was going to induce labor. What she did, however, was a natural means of inducing labor called "stripping the membranes" -- she did not send her to the hospital and give her a labor-inducing drug. So far, this natural method has not worked, and I'm going to go about my normal activities today (with cell phone at ready) and silent prayers to encourage Max's safe arrival.
When the doctor indicated two weeks or so ago that the baby might be early and told Erin to take it easy, rest, and not exert herself, I went on high alert. Maintaining this feeling has become stressful, and the actual due date in not until July 28, so I'm going to try to release the anxiety that has built up and go with the flow. Same advice to you, Erin, my love. And hope the air conditioning is working again!
Sending good thoughts to you, Erin, and the little one...
ReplyDeleteI can imagine you must be jumping any time the phone rings! Good thoughts to you and Erin.
ReplyDeletePS..I liked the poem you posted for PT. I'm just now making the PT rounds because of being gone for a couple of days.
Sending good thought and positive energy to you and your family. Exhausting, but so exciting! Jen
ReplyDeleteHopefully it won't be toooo long to wait! And worth it.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter was due on the 28th (many years ago), and the doctor told me two weeks before that that I should be ready any time now. It would have been an agonizing wait, except that I felt like I wasn't ready. She came one week early, and that was the perfect time for me, the night of my last Lamaze class!
ReplyDeleteI did have a friend who was almost a month past her due date. It was nervewrecking to say the least.
Good things come to those who wait.
Well, Jen, no word on your blog today...Maybe Max has made his appearance. God bless your family.
ReplyDeleteThanks, to all of you for your good thoughts! Still no progress, but the little guy is eagerly awaited.
ReplyDeleteStripping membraines never worked for me. I am beginning to think it is an old midwives tale... A good ol' pitocin drip worked well, though. Good luck.
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