The baby was due Saturday, but so far, no delivery. It's not like UPS or FedEx, where you can get online and see where your package is. The stork doesn't have a tracking number, as it turns out. Nevertheless, I learned in baby class that delivery within two weeks of due date (38-42 weeks) is normal. After 42, the doctor told us today, increases the risk of stillbirth significantly enough that it's worth considering the alternatives.
As I write, Lisa's friend, another Lisa, is here doing some acupuncture to see if that will 'get this party started'. Aunt Ellen tried the same on Saturday while I was at my class reunion, five minutes down the road. Ellen also tossed in some gelato for good measure.
There has been a lot of discussion of 'membrane sweeping/scraping' in last week, something Dr. Anderson offered last week. Our current plan is that if Lisa hasn't gone into labor by Monday, she'll have a 'non-stress' test and another ultrasound, to make sure everything is 'groovy' down and in. If by Wednesday of that week there is no change, Lisa might opt for the membrane thing. If that doesn't change things, we have an
induction appointment for early Thursday morning. Whew! Have to take this stuff about 12 hours at a time.Here's a photo of acupuncture!
3 comments:
All is well. There is always a significance to the timing and a cosmic reasoning for things to happen as they do especially in terms of birth and death. The date and time of an infant's birth are as special and unique as the baby is.
In reality, when a baby is a bit overdue and there have been days of mildish contractions, the actual labor itself is shortened because the pathway is better prepared.
Wait with wonder at the magnificence of it all.
This child is so fortunate to be born to the two of you. Smart decision baby!!!
Good luck. Relax. You are in good hands!! All is well!
Thanks, Tia E.!
Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'
Into the future...
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