Baby Update

Well, our induction has been scheduled for Thursday, 1/28 if Baby does not come before then on his/her own. My doctor advised me to 'think contraction thoughts' this week, as I still have no progression at all toward labor. We'll induce even without any dilation, but that does increase the possibility of a c-section. I must admit that I was a little frazzled as I left the doctor's office yesterday afternoon. I think like most expectant moms, I want to go into labor on my own, but the risk of waiting for that is too high not to induce. The baby is measuring between 8-9 pounds, and waiting just means he/she will get bigger : ) I probably should have taken some time to settle my thoughts after the appointment, but I immediately called out of town relatives who have planned to come in for the birth to let them know about Thursday, give them directions to the hospital, etc.

I skipped out on the Christian Life Conference at church this morning to sleep as late as I wanted to and to avoid all of the 'when is that baby coming' questions that inevitably come every two steps as I walk down the halls of church. Jonathan is out volunteering with Youth Leadership Memphis, and I have some quiet time to myself at home. I am going to use this time to settle, pray, and relax : )