I've had moments of eager anticipation this week as I googled all the natural forms of induction and then tried many of them, with hopes it would encourage her to start this process. My list of techniques that I have tried so far includes eggplant parmesan, red raspberry leaf tea, trigger points on my ankles and hands, yoga poses, sex, evening primrose oil and spicy thai food, and attempts at relaxing. Last night, after an almost unbearable meal of green curry thai food that was way too spicy to enjoy, I realized that she will come in her own time, when she is ready. It may be tomorrow or it could still be days from now. No spumoni ice cream (another old wive's tale for induction) will jump start this independent little person. She will be here when the time is right.
So, in the meantime, we continue to wait in wonder and awe through this journey. My mom is here for support. All of our important pre-baby tasks are complete. Adam is so excited to be a dad. Her room, decorated and filled with birds of all shapes and sizes is waiting for her approval (see the photo below). And, she will be here when she is good and ready.
