This morning we had a non stress test for the little peanut... fortunately it was a quick 20 minutes and she passed with flying colors. The doctor told me that I've started to dilate a little, so hopefully I'll continue to do so and go into labor over the weekend! If not, we have our last dr.'s appointment on Monday where we'll have a second non stress test, an ultrasound, and an exam to see how far dilated I am. If we still have no baby by early next week, I'll be induced late Tuesday evening (the 11th).
The goal at this point is to have our little one make her way out on her own terms -- I'd really rather not get induced until it's absolutely necessary. Don't get me wrong, I am beyond frustrated, feel pretty yucky, functioning on very little sleep and break down in tears at least once a day as of late, but I know waiting this out a bit longer is the best thing to do for all of us :)
Several people have asked me whether or not I've tried any labor inducing techniques, and the answer is: ALL OF THEM. The eggplant parm, pineapple, licorice, spicy foods, long walks, bouncing on exercise balls, walking up and down stairs, cleaning like a mad woman, and a few other unmentionables... I've tried them all, repeatedly... she will come when she is ready :)
