If Baby is "Late," Stay Busy!
A watched pot doesn't boil and there is no use sitting around and waiting for baby. It is Sunday and we are off to church. I sing in our church's gospel choir most Sundays but today the youth choir sings and I must admit will not mind having the freedom to sit during mass. After church we are going to look at a new house that came on market, visit a park with the kids and head home to cook dinner.
Tomorrow I am taking my midwife to lunch for her birthday, along with two of her apprentices. I will probably begin the morning with another hike in the arboretum. On Tuesday I might schedule an acupuncture or acupressure session and on Wednesday I have another prenatal with my midwife.
Interestingly enough, even the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists does not consider a pregnancy post-term until the 42 week mark has been hit. Here is a good article on why waiting is good for baby.
Well I have a busy week ahead of me so I don't expect to blog again until I am in labor or have had the baby. Be well!
Wow, that's a great article!
I sympathize with you! Both of my babies were born at 39 weeks, 2 days, and I felt "overdue" even then. Here's hoping that the activity of the day will stimulate labor tonight! :-)
Posted by: Kathy | May 18, 2008 at 02:55 PM
i am very proud of you for not wanting to rush your baby. It's rare to hear that now a days!!
Shine ON!!
Posted by: TIE-DYED DOULA | May 20, 2008 at 09:11 AM
HaNG IN THERE, the baby is not "late" at all. 40 weeks is an average, not an expiration--but you know that.
Peace and chilled out good vibes to you...
Posted by: Housefairy | May 20, 2008 at 10:56 AM
A big thanks to everyone for their positive comments and well-wishes! Funny how it is so easy to be calm when your client is late but when the baby is inside you, you have to work a lot harder (smile)!
Posted by: Kat | May 20, 2008 at 11:18 AM