Today we’re celebrating week #2 of skipping Homeschool Friday because I was at the hospital. Again. Seriously.
I think. I might. Go insane.
Like I’ve said before, I have no problem with this baby waiting to come. This whole starting/stopping thing is about getting too much for me, though. However, what am I going to do about it? Who on earth would want to be induced at 38 weeks when their body clearly isn’t ready. I’d rather give birth overdue by 2 weeks and have my body ready to do it’s job than deal with the pain of forcing the baby out 2 weeks early. I will continue to chant to myself until I believe it that every day in the womb is a gift. Every day of pregnancy is a gift. Forcing myself to think positive thoughts actually helps me not burst into a hormonal puddle of tears…most of the time.
So I’ve decided to not get into the details of what happened for 2 reasons. First, it will just get me all worked up again, and two, it’s a pretty boring read. However, the whole experience just reaffirmed to Knut that I need to continue taking it easy, and I’m just so exhausted that I’m just going to let him wait on me. My mom prescribed for me the blaring of Christmas music when we got home, and I must admit, that did help too.
To Be Continued…
Melissa says
December 4, 2010 at 1:48 amOh, Gretchen….I know how anxious you must be!!! Each time I have waited for my babies, every day feels like three! Each twinge makes me think, “could this be it?” You are blessed to have a husband who takes care of you. You are wise to avoid an induction. I promise you (and you know it, too) that natural onset of labor will be best for you! If there is anything I have learned from having given birth 8 times, it is that the less you mess with the process, the better. Ivy (#8) was by far the easiest birth, but I, too, had to remind myself again and again that the baby would come when he/she was ready. It is SO hard to wait!!!!! Praying for you in the days ahead, my friend.
~Melissa
Ekelund Fam says
December 4, 2010 at 3:55 amPraying for you and baby Ronnevik! I had a similar experience with my fourth. I know how frustrating (and tiring) it can be. Just know someone is praying for you when you think you can’t take it. 🙂 Please let me know if you need something. I love doting on prego and new mommies!