Friday was my due date. I was really hoping I would be sharing baby boy’s birth story by now, but alas, here we are…3 days overdue so far.
If you’ve never gone past your due date, you probably don’t really get how this feels. Friday was a tough day overall since I’ve had plenty of signs that labor is near {early last week I was dilated to 2.5, 80% effaced, had show, cramps, back ache and more}, but not a single consistent contraction.
It feels positively maddening, though yes, I know due dates are just guesstimates. Once you start going over though, issues may come up such as low amniotic fluid and fetal distress — all of which may send you into an induction. Needing pitocin for Karina’s birth, I know I’d like to avoid that at all costs. Also, being part of the 3-12% of women who feel no or very little relief with an epidural, I know I don’t have much to rely on besides my own attitude.
Thankfully, I was 5 days over with Kinley, so I do have some perspective and know he is on his way. For now, I’m just trying to remain positive as I wait for the unknown.
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