Eventually

I just got off the phone with my mom. I called her this morning and said: "Is it safe to assume that you and Dad are going to be coming down this weekend?" She said: "Yes, we kind of figured that we would." I kinda figured that they would as well....seems the likelihood of them being here when I go into labor is much greater than it was 2 and 3 weeks ago...the odds are going up quite significantly. EVENTUALLY, this baby is going to be making it's debut.

Yesterday was very relaxing! I spent most of my day sitting on my exercise/birthing ball and reading a book. This started some regular contractions for me, much stronger than I have felt before. I was pretty sure that "this was it!" but I didn't want to jump the gun and call my midwife.

I decided to hop in the tub, like I have for the past 3 days, and relax.

Turns out, hopping in the tub in "early labor" stalls things. I learned this after the stall took place.

I guess in my mind I thought: "Well, Jen got in the tub and had a baby...maybe I will move things along!" Not true. The bath tub works against gravity and slows labor when it is not officially "active" labor.

Back on the birthing ball before bed. I had some contractions throughout my night's sleep, but nothing measurable and nothing that would say I was having progress.

Today is my regular appt with midwife Pam Kovick. If my BP is high, she and Dr. Williams may decide to induce me.

I have decided that I truly do not want to be induced if I can help it. I still want to try to do this as naturally as possible.

I feel the impatience of myself...and of others. People want this kid to come out!

I assure them; family, friends, neighbors, even the grocery store clerks, NOBODY wants to meet this child more than I do.

4 hours until my appt. My plan: Nap, light snack, reading, no phone calls, no stress!