No Hurry

Today completes my 37th week of pregnancy.  The Aviator has been TDY for all of February and this first part of March so I'm excited to say that he is finally on his way home.  Spending the last 6 weeks as a sort of 'single-lady' has been fun only because of the amazing friends I have here.  I've had a lot of time to think about how I feel about being pregnant, becoming a mom, having children, birth, breastfeeding, etc.  I can honestly say I truly enjoy being pregnant.  Once I got through the sick feeling during the first 17 weeks, it was quickly smooth sailing.  I know it's a blessing to have such an easy go at something that for some women is quite a trial, so I continually thank God for that.  I've made it a point to ignore my Estimated Due Date as a whole. This baby will come whenever it is good and ready to.  Everyone says that you'll reach a point of desperate discomfort but I'm already 3 weeks out from 'the big day' and I can't say I'm desperate yet.  

My heart is at ease with a lot of the issues I was afraid of while delivering on a military base.  I have a bit of a hard time with the fact that whoever is on-call is going to be the lucky doc catching our baby.  After doulaing once here, I see that because it's such a small facility, I really can labor however I want to.  I have really let go of my worries because even if I carve a birth plan out in stone, I really only have control of a few things. 

Example #1- Unless medically indicated/necessary, I will not be induced after my due date.  

Example #2- Barring an insanely long labor or high blood pressure, I will attempt a drug-free birth.  I am approaching this 'attempt' attitude in the same way a person approaches a marathon.  I'm preparing for this.  I'm not just going to show up on race-day, with a brand new pair of shoes but otherwise unprepared for the hard work ahead of me.  

Regarding example #2.  Why in the world do other women feel the need to argue with me about this?  Why do you care if I want to have a natural birth? I don't care that you wanted an epidural. That's your business.  Please don't approach me with questions about wanting a natural birth and then proceed to scold and lecture me about how difficult it is to do.  I get it. And if I don't, let me figure it out on my own. Thanks!! :0D

Anyway- those few things are my pathetic way of 'controlling' things or just letting my body do what God created it to do.  I would like to avoid complications that are avoidable, by avoiding those unnecessary interventions.   

Bottom line:

To our sweet unborn child,

Son or Daughter.  Your Daddy and I love you so much!  We want you to be healthy and ready to come out so please get into position and we'll be ready and waiting for you with loving arms.  

Love,

Mommy & Daddy