After a rough night on Sunday night, filled with lots of cramps and contractions strong enough to wake me up, I decided to stay home from work yesterday. I was convinced that yesterday was the day.
Alas, here I sit at my desk at work, still pregnant.
Rich and I walked around the Mall of America last night in the hopes of jump starting things, but alas, here I sit at my desk at work, still pregnant.
On the bright side, we spent $5 on an Orange Julius and had a fine time together.
Another bright spot in the otherwise miserable existence that is me is that I got a text message from Jenna. [Hi, Jenna!]
After writing my pathetic post on Sunday, I have come to a conclusion that makes me feel better overall and makes sense of the way I am feeling.
It's not that I'm uncomfortable or miserable (mostly) or even SO ready to be done at work that's bothering me. It's the WAITING. I am tired of being afraid, I'm tired of being nervous, I'm ready to start the next phase of our lives.
There.
I feel better.
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As soon as you release control, things happen.
PUSH!
I know EXACTLY how you feel. I was just there, and you helped me through. Know what can I do for you?
I promise, the end is near.
After Jodi's doctor told her they would induce by the 17th if she hadn't had it, she said she felt less pressure knowing there was an end in sight.
It will never be as easy to care for your baby as it is right now. Enjoy these last hours of amazing togetherness.
amen! it'll come. :) i'll pray for patience.
Love you Erin. I am praying the DesvousJunior decides it is time to come out and meet us all now. I know how you feel and sympathize completely. I wish I could make things happen for you. Just know that you have the support of a friend who understands.
I know just what you mean, Erin. I had those feelings, too. Waiting is hard, no doubt about it.
I kept telling myself it would come on my birthday..but I was wrong
Sorry, Mary. I wanted it to come on your birthday, too.
I'm encouraged to hear you had good cramps and strong contractions Sunday night. Your body's getting revved up. This is good.
Praying any waiting you have left somehow seems to go by more quickly!
Have you tried massaging the back part of your ankle--the part that's skinny when one's not pregnant, right above the back of your heel? Has nerves connected to the uterus. You've probably already heard about it. Maybe you can try that in conjunction with cleaning the whole house from top to bottom. Then a little spicy food for supper and some 'fun' with Richard later. Heap on all the tricks at once. Good Luck, Love!
Or not. No offense Kara Jo but all that does is leave a pregnant woman exhausted. My two cents.
Baby is coming soon!
Erin-you have the possibility of still having a St Patty's baby.
Is it too personal to say "lots of nipple stimulation?" I know that may sound yucky to some people- but it really does bring on some good contractions- It just might get things going for you. (Something about horomone release.)
Sorry you are miserable, it won't be long now~
My dear Carla, I beg to differ! Minus the spicy food, all my suggestions have actually worked for me. Anything to help poor Erin along. LOL :)
They didn't work for any of my four, so I just got more and more annoyed. :)
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