Week 40 Day 4

We all know, thanks to social networking, that Carson has not decided to make an appearance yet. I now fully understand the irritation of mothers when people say "You haven't had that baby yet?" I think pregnant women should be able to get away with beating people that ask them that. Ok, maybe not beating them but a nice punch in the face would be super helpful to relieve some of the stress and irritation.

I am not concerned about going late. Yes, I would have loved for Carson to be here last week or even on his due date but he isn't here. It is perfectly NORMAL and OK to go to 42 weeks gestation. I have talked about this with both my doula and my OB and neither one of them are concerned that I am carrying "late" and neither am I. I honestly don't think I am late. Carson will show up right when he is supposed to and I am fine with that. It is giving me more time to be selfish, nap, and do what I please when I want to without being tied down with a newborn.

Don't get me wrong. I am crazy frustrated in the sense that I'm ready to have my own body back and get this kid out of me. I am also so antsy to see him and know what he looks like. However, being in a negative mindset isn't going to progress my labor or make L&D enjoyable. So, even though I have my days of pure "frump" where I cry two to three times for no reason, I am mostly in good spirits and try to fight the "frump" the best I can.

From 4am-6am last night I was having contractions and menstrual like cramps but they died down and I was able to get some more sleep. I am also dilated. Therefore, I'm in early stages of labor but the moment hasn't come yet. All I can do is go about my day and do as much cleaning and preparing as I possibly can.

All last week I made lots of soups and a pasta bake that were easily frozen so that Andrew and I will have some delicious meals after Carson does arrive. I made cookies too...... unfortunately those didn't last......

40 Weeks and 4 Days

I interrupted Rhea's breakfast to take this picture. I had just gotten out of the shower so I had a nice towel head going on.... so no face today. Haha. 

I plan on spending my day drinking lots of raspberry leaf tea, washing sheets (notice the naked bed behind me in the picture), and cleaning. The movement is good for me and gravity will continue to help baby to move downward. 

I know everyone is anxious for me to have this baby, but I guarantee nobody is as anxious as Andrew and I. I am going to do everything in my power to go naturally and not be induced. However, if my doula and OB get to a point of "You need to have this baby" then I will do as they say. For now, I trust my body and the process in which it is taking to make sure Carson is delivered safely into this world.