Maybe baby… eventually?
As I mentioned in last night's post, on the recommendation of my OB (who incorporates eastern healing techniques into her practice), I had a reflexology session yesterday evening to try and stimulate some labor. Around 3:30 am, I started having some attention-getting contractions. And they didn't go away when I got up and pursued other activities! They have continued since then at a rate of 4-5 per hour. I can't read through these ones! And I've also been steadily producing some pink-tinged show since then. Yay for glop!
If my other two spontaneous labors are predicative, this is the very, very beginning for me – based on my history with them I would expect the pace of this to slowly but steadily pick up over the next day or two. I think we'll be meeting Jake as early as tomorrow or maybe Monday or Tuesday. I've been debating adding some cohoshes to the mix today, but I'm thinking at this point there's no real need to rush things along.
I'm supposed to have another NST sometime today, too. I think I'll just walk, rest and sit on the birth ball a lot today… and I'm trying to find something to bake (I think that's how I nest, I made cheesecake-filled cupcakes last Sunday, Heath bar cookies on Thursday and banana bread yesterday. What can I make today??)
I'm pretty sure it won't be today, but I feel ever more at peace to see things starting to move along. 
Mom to 4 kids and 2 stepkids, I work at home in the heart of the chaos. Founder and executive editor of SheKnows.com and various other sites. Homeschooling. Knitter. Family chef. Gadget geek. Wordphreak. LAZY BLOGGER. 
Wow! I went out of town for a week and thought for sure I would see pics of a homebirth on your blog when I got back! You have incredible inner (and physical) strength. I wish you all the best. Once while perusing the mothering.com boards. I read a post of a woman in your situation, her OB sounded much like yours, she was recommended to have acupuncture or a reflexology visit and she went into labor 12 hours later! You are in my thoughts.
raspberryswirl
4 Aug 07 at 8:20 am
Crossing my fingers for you!!!
Janette
4 Aug 07 at 9:59 am
do you know, i really admire the way you're just taking all of this in your stride! it's definitely an approach i am taking right now, i've learned it's not long before people who excitedly asked for your due date begin to lose their patience and it's very annoying, as i have 7 days to go too. but i'm just sitting here completely relaxed and in no rush, i think i will retreat away from neighbouring relatives and just enjoy plenty of quiet time and sleep. it's even better to read about someone who's just so relaxed, you're an inspiration! hope everything goes well and as you hope x
Bushra
4 Aug 07 at 11:10 am