39 Weeks

I am 39 weeks today.  I am once again reminded that babies never come on my timetable.  It seems that this pregnancy has been all about 'being patient', and this ending is no different.  So far, every time he has checked to see how I am progressing, I have not been making very much progress.  Today was a little better news, but still not what I hoped for. At the end of our visit, he asked if I wanted to be induced (which I've been avoiding), but I'm also a bit desperate so I felt torn.  John spoke up and said that I would like to be induced and the sooner the better.  So, we set up a day to go in for an induction.  In 2 days!  I am excited, yet nervous. 

My goal with this pregnancy (other than get through one day at a time) has been to not be induced.  I have been induced with all the other ones and I haven't enjoyed it.  I don't think I would have minded if the epidurals would have worked.  I just don't want to do that again.  But, I don't really have any control over that either.  I have been talking with a lot of other moms and have been given some new & different suggestions to try to see if I can make progress on my own.  I figure I have the best shot if I try them all on the same day, right?  So, today I tried acupuncture for my first time ever.  I also tried some essential oil drops and a couple other suggestions people have given me. 

Hopefully something will happen soon, but if not it's nice knowing I only have 1 more full day of being pregnant.  Our little baby girl will be here soon!