I am now past my due date(s). I feel nothing changing down there. Baby Bear is still moving around but there doesn't seem to be any exit strategy. Tomorrow we'll discuss induction at my OB appointment. I'm completely on the fence about it. I know it carries risks and part of me wants to just hurry up and have my baby in my arms but the other part tells me it's better to wait a little longer and enjoy still having the kicks and other movements all to myself before I have to share my baby with ...
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Still not dilated past a centimeter and last week I was 75% effaced and this week I'm 50%. Dr. Stone says it's likely we're going to go past the due date and we'll discuss how I feel about induction at next week's appointment. My cervical checks are still so painful! It's ridiculous, it's like my body is literally trying to close itself up. Makes me think an episiotomy is inevitable. So be it. I'm starting to get a little impatient, I really want Baby Bear on the outside, but at the same time...
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I'm so tired of people and their unwelcome comments. I must have more patience than I give myself credit for. What makes people, especially strangers feel that their opinions are welcome. I had to do some shopping at Vons today and the cashier felt the need to ask me when my due date was and I told her that if it were to come tomorrow, it wouldn't be early and if it comes two weeks from now, it wouldn't be late which is what I've taken to telling everyone who asks because it's true. I'm at th...
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