Friday, October 9, 2009

Countdown shortened

Well, we had a good Dr's visit this morning. Came away with a plan, and a definite date. Now, don't get me wrong- I am all for waiting and having as natural a birth as possible. In fact, I really wanted to have this child without assistance from medication- but you know, sometimes, you have to take other things into consideration. Quite honestly, if I had my preference, I would have had all of my children at home with a midwife. But I have some health issues, and that is just not advisable- as was proven at the birth of my first child, where I would have died if I had tried to have a homebirth. No, some people really have to have medical intervention. And thank the Lord it is available!
Anyway, to get back to my point- for a variety of reasons, my Dr is concerned for the baby (and me) that it is not advisable to go past my due date with this pregnancy. So if this little bumper doesn't decide to come on his own in the next 7 days, we will go to the hospital for an induction. In the meantime, I'm going to use whatever safe "natural" methods possible to convince him it's time to make his appearance. Which basically means we'll try some chiropractic and acupuncture next week.
Come back in a couple weeks! I'll have pictures for you. :-)

3 comments:

Sarah {The Student Knitter} said...

Best of luck! I hope it all happens without a hitch! :)

Barbra Szabrowicz said...

Had I not been in a hospital both times I would have lost both my boys. Do what you need to for your baby and yourself, don't worry about anything else. :) Can't wait to see him. You have my very best wishes and thoughts.

la femme elisabeth said...

Yay! Not too much longer now--the end is in sight, L! Praying for you!