So Over This Rollercoaster...

[Snoopea]

Hopefully they do something for you soon, they're hopeless....... Amazingly they're stories change as much as the opinions they give!

Keep your chin up and remember that your precious gem will be here soon and it's all worth it in the end!

Take care,
Snoopea`

[Jas]

Hi Banx,

Wow it has been a bit of an up and down ride for you hun! Well I can tell you when you push your son out and have him in your arms you would go through it all again in an instant. I can definitely understand why you would toy with the idea of wanting to be induced etc. but you know there are negative to it. Maybe check out the induction birth article...I think it's called to induce or not to induce? Also induced labours can be a lot more painful so maybe its worth sticking it out a bit longer!

Also if you do opt for an elective c/section, well maybe check out the vbac section...there are a lot of obstacles to get around to have a future vaginal delivery if you have a c/section. It's certainly not impossible but as I said can be a stress and struggle to achieve. So maybe take that into account too, if you feel this would be important to you or not

Also if you think the dates are out and you are almost due perhaps you won't have long to go at all? So I think do some special things for you to pass and enjoy the time.

Have a day with Girlfriends get someone to paint your toenails etc. do face masks etc go to dinner and a movie with your dp or do something just the 2 of you...out of the house(it might be a while before you get to go again) have some you time all by yourself. Read a book that you have wanted to read for ages or watch some dvd's you have been meaning too

and also what have you and are you enjoying with this pregnancy??? Talking and thinking about all the good that will come to an end with the birth of your son might just help you to stick it out a lot longer.

[satya]

Oh Banx you poor thing. You really sound over it. When I got to 38 weeks I was over it. I'd had a few worries with my pregnancy - mine were more to do with scan results at different times that suggested issues & all the worries that come with having a child at advanced age. I was also suffering from swelling (not as bad as yours though) so I can only imagine how over it you are.

I decided to take matters into my own hands as my doctor was quite happy to let me go 10 days over which had me petrified as I'd read that women of my age should never be let go over as their placentas are more likely to deteriorate. It might sound silly but 3 days of orgasm (just one a day and no actual DTD required) in a row did the trick for me. Of course I don't know for sure that it worked, but I feel it did. You could always give that a go if you are really over it.

I was so shocked when the labour did start - I was so sure I'd be waiting another few weeks. You never know, it could just happen to you too.

[Banx]

Thankyou Jas for all your kind words and suggestions. I am going to wait for it to happen on its own (maybe try natural methods).. I don't want a c-section as I want to at least give birth to my son after all this trouble, and I it to happen when he's ready to see the world... not when i'm ready to see him.

Satya thanks for the advice, you never know i might just try it!! lol
Thankyou also for sharing a part of your story with me. I guess i forget sometimes that im not the only one that has had or is having a rough time (whether as bad, or worse as me).. In certain circumstances its hard to think of other peoples experiences especially when your life is absolute turmoil!

xoxo thanks again girls.. my spirits are really lifted.. and im starting to think more positively and more supportive and loving towards my son... instead of just focusing on myself and my health. Obviously I am still very important.. but I need to make sure I make the right decisions for all involved.. not just me.