Last night, I started to have regular contractions, strong enough to keep me awake most of the night. This morning, however, it was not clear whether I was in labor--the contractions were still strong, but not strong enough. In addition, they never got closer than 8 minutes apart. Cameron had a half day at work and he did not want me to go into full-blown active labor and have to worry about rushing to the hospital--we live over 30 minutes away--and we did not think that I was at the point that he needed to stay home. So, friends came to watch the kids and I went to work with Cameron and walked and walked and walked while he performed his duties. I was 4 cm dilated at this point, contracting every 8-12 minutes. After lunch and a visit to my ob, it was determined that I am STILL 4 cm and things are not really picking up. So, I am home, resting and waiting . . . waiting for "active" labor to kick in. Could be tonight . . . could be next week. I am scheduled to be induced on the 27th. I am pretty sure I will have had this baby before then since things are already starting. Pray that things happen soon!
In Christ, Laura
Thursday, June 18, 2009
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Take a bath and try to relax. That will either slow things down or get things going.
I know this "in limbo" game very well. I will pray for you!! :) obviously.
Oh Laura! May God grant you peace and rest as you await his perfect timing for this child to be born (we are hoping, for your sake, that it is sooner rather than later! LOL!). We are praying for a wonderful delivery for you and the baby!
This is so exciting, yet I know you are probably exhausted from not sleeping. This same thing happened to me with my last 2 babies - for a few nights on and off that last week before labor. This last time I took castor oil after a day of many contractions that never intensified and I had the baby before the castor oil even kicked in (maybe it was kicking in internally?? :)) Praying for a great delivery and a precious baby soon!
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