So, it's Friday, April 6th - one day until my due date. This week has been kind of a rollercoaster. On Tuesday morning, my Grandma passed away. Then Tuesday afternoon, we had our weekly Dr. appointment and were told "any day now" for labor.
The doctor told us that I was dialated a 2cm, 75% effaced, and a -2 station (for those of you who know what that is). He could actually feel the baby's head during the exam! That got Aaron and I pretty anxious and thinking maybe I'd event start labor that day.
Because of my Grandma's death, I made Tuesday my last day of work so I could take the following few days as funeral leave. After finishing up with work, Aaron and I took a long walk on the greenway hoping maybe it would help trigger contractions. I was actually having regular "braxton-hicks" contractions all day and night on Tuesday. Later that night, my Mom flew in and I picked her up from the airport.
Unfortunately, I haven't had much contraction activity since then. Aaron seems to think it's because of stress, but I don't think I am any more stressed than usual (even with everything that's happened this week).
So after walking everyday, and trying other "labor-inducing regimens", I broke down and forced 2 spoonfuls of castor oil down my throat. Yes, I did. I'm to the point that it doesn't hurt to try. I guess I'll find out in a few hours if it actually works!
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