After 41 weeks I started to blame myself that baby hadn't come... I wondered was my attitude wrong, was I not emotionally ready to welcome bub... I beat myself up for not doing more to make him come - I 'should' try this and that and the other home induction method / old wives tale despite none being proven and me not really believing that they work. I realised it wasn't doing me any favours to be always anxious about what I SHOULD be doing / feeling, so I stopped trying anything and just focussed on being in the best physical and mental state possible. eg I found a woman who does home massage, reflexology and reiki - I told her that my aim was not to induce but to just be at peace and feel ready. I felt much better once I relaxed and realised that my body and bub would call time eventually.
Maybe reflect on that before your acupuncture session, it might be that the session can deal with more than just attempt induction.
Am about to head off to my appt so really glad I popped in and read this beforehand. You're right - it's so easy to start blaming yourself and your body and to think that nothing will work. I will spend some time now getting into a better headspace before I go.
Last night wasn't the night....you're online again!
So you're booked in for Sunday... that's 41+5, the same day my Barnaby was born. A fine day to have a baby I think! Even better would be today or tomorrow...
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