Patience may be a virtue, but unfortunately it is definitely not one which I personally possess.
I still have 5 days to go until this pregnancy is considered, ‘full term,’ and 12 days until I will be allowed to have a homebirth, (if I go into labour beforehand I’ve been told I’ll have to go into hospital.) Trouble is waiting even one day longer is proving to be a challenge for my non-existent patience.
I don’t do waiting. At all. Nada. And I definitely don’t do waiting for a Man, no matter how cute and small and lovable he may be! (Lol) Every day I wake wondering whether today could be my child’s birthday? And every night I climb into bed wondering whether I’ll last through the night without going into labour?
I don’t think I’d mind waiting half as much if my body wasn’t constantly teasing me with signs of impending labour. Strong Braxton Hicks, ‘That-time-of-the-month’ feelings, cramps, backache, you get my drift . . .
So anyway I know I said my ‘GET THIS BABY OUTTA ME,’ mission wouldn’t commence until next week, but I figured that there really is no harm in getting cracking a little earlier than planned. :-)
In my kitchen right now is the biggest pineapple I’ve ever seen. And I’m going to scoff the lot this afternoon, in the hope that the enzyme found in fresh pineapple, (also found in the stuff they use to induce labour in hospital,) will get the ball rolling and will help turn my practise contractions into the Real McCoy. I’ve read that you’d need to eat about seven whole pineapples for the enzyme to have any real effect, but I am choosing to ignore this piece of information, after all I ate only a very small amount last time and went into labour with Lorelei just a few hours later. Don’t fret though dear blog—I plan on keeping you fully informed with a running commentary as soon as I’ve nibbled the first piece!
Baby C is most definitely welcome to make his appearance this weekend. I know it’s not likely that he’ll pay much attention to my own calendar commitments, but I’m just saying . . . In fact it would be lovely if he arrived tomorrow (say 9am-10am-ish?!) - You see it’s his Mummy and Daddy’s first Wedding Anniversary tomorrow—and we’ve been waiting forever for this gift. :-)
Will be back with pineapple updates as promised!
Steph x
P.S - Those of you wondering where I've been for the last week or so? Check out the pics!
