WARNING: This is a girl talk post. Really, I do not like to think about this being out there on the entire world wide web, but a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. I need your sincere advice, and I need it quickly.
No baby. No baby YET.
Nearly six years ago, The Baron surprised me at 11 days early.
Sunshine surprised me, again, (on Halloween Day, no less) at *surprise* 11 days early.
This baby surprised me when he DID NOT come 11 days early. Or 10, 9, 8, or 7 days. You get the picture. I was expecting him by now. My body is aching to get this creature out of me. To get a good look at him and hold him on the outside.
And here's my "girl talk" problem. I have my doctor's appointment today in two hours. And since I'm not at a midwife this go around, but a male OB, I know he is going to offer his services to "strip my membranes". Really, doesn't that sound horrible? "Strip my membranes!" It almost sounds like a lobotomy or something, huh? Now, I know it has nothing to do with my brain, but my brain keeps telling me "don't strip ANYTHING!"
Mr. Handsome, on the other hand, my beloved husband who is tired of me being an exhausted invalid with a strong penchant for agonizing complaints (only to him. I complain to no one else. He is a strong man, but I digress). Mr. H is suggesting I consider this "stripping" procedure at my doctor's appointment today. I am not so sure. My hang ups are: a. pain b. it may not work c. Luna has her first rehearsal tonight (Yes, we decided to go for it!) d. My mother won't be in town until tomorrow and the biggest problem is E: tomorrow is my BIRTHDAY. I mean, if the baby comes naturally on my birthday, I will celebrate the day with him most willingly for the rest of our lives. BUT if I make him come on my birthday, that seems different to me. Being real here, I'd much rather just go out to dinner with my family on my birthday rather than giving birth on my birth day. Is that so wrong? And here's the irony: I was born on my own mom's birthday! All my kids and my spouse, my siblings think it would be great if the baby comes on my Birthday and I am hung up on it. Who knew I was so into myself?
So, to strip or not to strip, that is the question. Do advise me as my brain is having a hard time making decisions right now. Maybe I do need a lobotomy.
5 comments:
This will probably be the only time in your marriage that your husband will be encouraging you to strip, for another man anyway. Hey you started that kind of talk! Just kidding, you set yourself up for that one, I say go for it, and have him on your birthday. I've always thought it was fun that you and mom shared your big day and it would be awesome to add a third generation to that, natural or forced. And as a side note, both of my children also showed up on their own exactly 11 days early. Hmmm...
I had mine stripped with Patrick. It did not hurt at all. It was much like getting a pap smear done, but even less painful.
I hope the little munchkin comes soon, whatever you decide. Just for your own comfort!
I hear what you are saying. My male doctor wanted to put me on a drug that would cause labor, and I avoided like crazy. It just did not seem natural. I did not want to force Sarah to come earlier than she wanted. She was probably having a great time incubating in me.
The doctors finally won.
I love that Richard is the only person you complain to. Andrew is the same for me. I will complain to no one but Andrew. Thankfully he is fairly strong as well.
I think the 3 generation birthday would be fun but if that's not what you want then don't do it. With 4 of your current 5 coming by this point, it's hard not to feel like this is an extra-long pregnancy. I can still remember waiting things out with the girls all those years ago and now you are having number six.
I haven't ever had my membranes stripped - will this definitely cause labor today or would you be able to get through rehearsals and such first.
Good luck! I can't wait to see pics and am so sad it'll be months before I get to hold him (although it'll probably be better, Jeff doesn't want me getting baby hungry).
BECKY! I'm excited for your baby to come. Hope he shows up soon.
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