Yes, Still Pregnant
Evidently, I’m not among the 5 percent of women who birth a baby on its due date. July 12 has passed, and I’m still very, very pregnant. Very pregnant. Very, very. I’m 1 cm dilated, and the baby hasn’t “dropped” yet. His stubbornness is showing, wouldn’t you say?
My doctor visits are now twice a week so the professionals can monitor Little Man and ensure he’s doing well in the womb. I also decided that I’m willing to wait up to 10 days for Baby’s arrival — given that there are no risks to my or his health. Otherwise we induce sooner, which, God, I really don’t want to experience induction. Labor is hard enough.
Family matters
The good news is that my parents and grandma are staying with us, cooking Ben and I the most amazing food. The arrangement is particularly lucky for me because I feel ravenous all the time. And hardly anything satiates me like my mom’s Indian food. They’ll be here for a month, which I’m so thankful for.
So, rest assured that Benjaminal will keep you updated on Baby’s arrival. Forgive us if we don’t return your phone calls; instead I recommend that you revisit this site a few times a week to check for updates. You can follow us on Twitter, too.
Thank you for your well wishes and positive thoughts. Your support is proof of your awesomeness.
shell
Jul 13, 10 at 11:21 amIf it makes you feel any better … Sean was due April 13 — a Monday. I was scheduled to be induced on April 20 (the next Monday) and went into labor Saturday morning (April 18). Sean was born Sunday, April 19.
Frustrating as all get-out … but they’re worth the wait.
Erin
Jul 13, 10 at 3:55 pmSo I have a funny story about a friend of mine who just had a baby. I will wait until after you have the baby to tell you, but suffice to say she was very eager to stop being pregnant and have the damn baby already, and castor oil entered the picture. Do not take castor oil, my friend. Love you!
shell
Jul 15, 10 at 12:04 pmOOOH Erin! I heard that myth too! Definitely Minal — NO CASTOR OIL.
But some pizza joint out here has a preggy pizza. All kinds of fatty, artery-clogging goodness with a huge helping of garlic. Its supposed to induce labor. I tried it. TWICE. And guess what? It doesn’t induce labor. But it gives you killer garlic breath and heartburn that Tums can’t cure.