My blood pressure is still much higher than is ok. As it's been high for quite some time now, my OB is very worried about the toll it is having on me. Last time I was induced when my BP spiked at up to 220/160 ish.

This time my BP has been higher than during the last pregnancy. I have an OB appointment this arvo and I know that she has booked in a few induction slots next week.

I feel like a cartoon character with a little birdie on each shoulder.

Impatient Birdie wants me to have the induction next week. Impatient Birdie knows that I am over being pregnant, I want to meet my baby, everything is ready and we are keen to move out of limbo pregnant land and get on with the next phase.

Rational Birdie on my other shoulder knows that whilst my BP stays OK (not perfect, but OK) and as long as there is no risk to baby or me then I should continue to wait for labour to happen spontaneously. I'm doing induction acupuncture starting tomorrow and possibly having a stretch and sweep today so things might get going. On the other hand, baby could have other ideas...! I know that regardless of how many induction methods I use if baby isn't ready to come out, it ain't coming out.

Generally with me, Impatient Birdie tends to win. I am a terribly impatient person.

My OB is pro-VB so this isn't about a c-section. It's more about whether I will take the induction option or wait it out.

My blood pressure could spike up again and this could all be a redundant argument...

These thoughts keep going around and around in my head....

OK, crazy pregnant lady out for the day. Rational Birdie is winning at the moment. I'll report back if Impatient Birdie starts to have more compelling arguments.