I am so ready to be finished with this pregnancy. It has been such an emotional roller coaster and I just want to have a healthy, beautiful baby in my arms. Besides which, I sleep so much better when I'm not pregnant (yes, even with a nursing baby). My emotions are so much more controllable after my hormones go back to normal. I'm just a happier, more patient wife, mother, neighbor, etc. And then, I love the new baby stages. It's been especially fun, since having older kids. I love seeing the sweet moments between the big brothers/sisters and the baby.
One of my favorite memories was the first time Michael held DJ. We were sitting on the hospital bed and I was holding Michael, while he held DJ. The nurse came to take DJ for some baby maintenance and Michael clenched his little arms as tightly as he could and strongly stated, "Mine baby!" I had to pry his little hands off of the baby (thank goodness DJ was never especially delicate). I can't wait for the moments that will come once this baby arrives...
We had a primary activity tonight. I love working with people who plan ahead, prepare in advance, and pull off an activity with beautiful smoothness. Our kids all mentioned going to the church in their prayers tonight. They loved the night. We ate hot dogs and nachos, made cars out of boxes and paper plates (there's a good Kid Kaboodle activity), then sat in those cute cars to watch a movie all about our primary kids. It was a blast!
Of course, the day was not without its drama -- another ward decided to come in this afternoon to set up for their activity tomorrow. They were certain that we were not on the calendar (we were -- one of the presidency checked), so they wanted us to move our activity. We didn't, but it didn't go over well with the other ward. Ah, the joys of sharing a building and the blessings of learning to live with the imperfections of others... Our first counselor is an absolute saint, though, so she put all of their stuff out for them, so they will be able to walk in tomorrow and have their activity without a hitch. I need to be more like her -- I don't think I'd have done it, if it had been left up to me.
Oh, I forgot, I've set a goal. This should be big news to anyone who knows me well. I hate setting goals (or, I should say, I hate telling other people when I set goals), as I hate failing to achieve what I set out to do (and having other people know it). However, this one is set somewhat (only somewhat) in jest, so I'm putting it on here...
My goal is to have this baby in May (yes, my due date is June 27th)... I'll be 36 weeks on May 30th, so I've decided that is the day I shall set out to have this baby. I even have a plan to help me reach that goal. I'm not putting it all on here, but it just involves trying out every sane (or entertaining, but safe) sounding labor-inducing suggestion I can find, so if you have any good (not nasty, dangerous or ridiculous -- okay, ridiculous might be entertaining) ideas, feel free to suggest them and I'll give them a shot. Then I'll let all of you pregnant women know what works and what doesn't -- after all, I'll be an expert...
And finally, an update on the Sharks (you know -- hockey...): By some mighty miracle, they actually won a game in overtime. This is the 3rd of the 5 games in this series to go to overtime and the only one they have won. Good thing, too, because they have to win every game now, if they want to go on to the next round. Fortunately, our kids slept through our celebrations -- even I yelled (and I really never do that over sports -- at least when I'm watching them on television). It was beautiful!
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jenn, I totally understand you wanting to have the baby soon. I too am not a very patient pregnant person. The end always seems to drag out so long. Then of course, ironicly, after you have the baby nine months goes by in a flash! I don't really know any labor inducing tricks. All of mine except Desi (and she was overdue) were induced or scheduled. With Desi i tried castor oil, but that was horrible and it didn't work at all. I swore i would never do that again. Plus now i've heard that it may cause the baby to have meconium in the water. Anyway i am excited for you - good luck!
Keep me posted if you find something that works. I'm only a couple of days behind you, so I definitely feel your anxiousness to have it over with and discomfort while it continues! (Sleeping is an adventure for me these days too.) I've never found anything that works either but had a friend who tried the castor oil thing and wound up puking all night but still pregnant. Good luck!
Jenn, I definately feel your pain and have been thinking of all the things I could do to get this baby born soon...and I have less than two weeks to go! Have you tried Dance Dance Revolution? My friend did that and went into labor and the baby was born fast. Of course, I don't have have DDR and don't know if she would have gone into labor anyway, but she swears by it. My baby's head is already wedged into where it needs to be so I think I might just start doing jumping jacks every day. Oh, and I know there are places on your body you can massage to induce labor. I can't remember where right now, but when I do I'll let you know. good luck!
Okay, I loved your randomness. Now, I have all my children. I am happy with it and all is good but I have to admit when you talked about Michael holding DJ and the new baby stage I got all teary. That was so sweet.
You BE CAREFUL. You don't want that baby too early. I am just so excited things are going well for you.
Hi, Jenn:
I linked to your blog through Amy's blog. Your kids are so cute!
I was desperate for my first born to come early, since I was still working then and wanted to spend as much time as possible with her before the school year started again. I asked all the ladies at her baby shower for ideas of getting the baby to come early. One seasoned mom told me, "be patient. Leave her in the oven and let her cook!"
Of course I disregarded her and tried ALL the other remedies I heard of, except castor oil which I couldn't bring myself to do. With the result of her being born two days overdue. These kids have a way of coming on their own schedule regardless.
Plus I think lots of those home early induction ideas are more likely to work at 38 or 39 weeks than at 36.
But good luck to you! I'm sorry to hear you are so uncomfortable.
I will be crossing my fingers that you achieve your goal!
You all crack me up. I feel that I do have an advantage -- as far as being likely to at least have this baby a little early -- since it is my fifth. Besides, all of my other kids have come early. I really do want this baby early (Derek is leaving June 23rd and I'd like to go to Utah at the same time, but I can't if the baby is too new), but I am smart enough to know that all of the myths are just that. I do plan to jump on the trampoline, though, once I start dilating... And no way, no how, will I try castor oil.
Oh Jenn, you really aren't sleeping well! Was that comment you just wrote really written at 12:17 am? Once I hit 38 or 39 weeks, I get ready to have my babies, but before then there is just too much to do first! I remember before I had Adam, my fourth, I was asked if I was so ready to have my baby. And my honest answer was no - not yet! (I was asked this in January, and he was due at the end of January.) Don't get me wrong - I LOVE the baby stage. It flies way too fast - but I always have certain things I want to get done "before the baby is born." As far as maybe going earlier since it is your fifth - my fifth baby, David, is the only one I went on my own on - and he was 5 days early. It was perfect for me. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy!
Okay, I can't imagine getting ON the trampoline at 8 months pregnant, let alone actually jumping. I also had twins and was so huge by that time I could barely move. I certainly hope it's not quite so bad with just one.
Hey Jenn,
Good luck with your labor-inducing experiments. Hope all goes well.
I was going to comment on the Sharks, but it's too sad, so I'll leave it at that.
I've had the same thoughts about how awesome it is to see the interaction between the older siblings and the younger ones. It's definately something people miss out on who only have one. Good luck with the inducement practices: no suggestions on that one, but I'll keep my fingers crossed that you'll be able to have it at a good time for everyone! :)
By-the-way, Jenn, when I was pregnant with Tessa I felt just the way you are feeling: anxious and ready to have her. We were moving on the day I was due, and it was an incredibly stressful situation. Dan gave me a blessing telling the Lord our reasons for wanting the baby to come, and asking if it could be so according to His will. Ten minutes later I went into labor. You could try that if you feel your anxiety is stemming from something other than just boredom with pregnancy (ie: needing to have the baby before Derek leaves, health issues, etc). Good luck!
I feel for you Jenn, that last month is longer than the rest. Of course it doesn't help that people will keep asking if you've had that baby yet. Like they can't tell. I've heard drinking caster oil will induce labor, but I don't know if you can stand the taste. There's always the bummpy ride, jump on the trampoline and squatting down to wash the floor. I don't know if any of these work, but they seem to be the most common ones people told me when I was pregnant. Good Luck!
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