Unless I have a miraculous 2 hour labor and delivery, Mather is not going to be making an early arrival. However, she could keep to a strict schedule and make an appearance on her actual due date. That would make her very unique, only 5% of babies are born on their due date.
The labor triggering process is still very much a mystery in the medical community. It is thought to be a fine balance between the hormones of the baby's mature lungs, the placenta, and the uterus. We've been encouraging the process with lots of long walks, acupressure and some spicy food - all old wives' tales, but it keeps us amused.
We've got an appointment with the midwife in the morning, maybe he will have some insight on our progress. Although, at the past three appointments, the doctors said, "not much is going on yet, but that doesn't mean you won't go into labor tonight!" It's not really an exact science now is it?
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Pop out that baby already! Good luck Emily and Dan!
I'm waiting with baited breath. Perhaps your future birthday parties will have a a Halloween theme? Fingers crossed for you guys! -Sarah
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