He's here!

Presenting Milo Snow Olsen-Mendenhall

Born October 14, 2011 at 7:43 PM 

10 Pounds 1 oz. 22 inches 

Birth story to come when I'm not busy napping, playing, and just plain staring at him. 

The Waiting Game

Due dates don't mean anything and first time babies are often late, I've read it a billion times and have had every one tell me, but the truth is tomorrow is October 8 and my patience is running low. I blame the several false labors I've experienced.

I am now mentally preparing myself to allow Milo to come when he is ready. For all of you who are interested here's the plan for going over my due date. 

Tomorrow we hit 40 weeks. If he's not here by Sunday I go in for acupuncture. This will of course do nothing if he's not ready but could kick start the process if he is. I'm also currently drinking a tea the acupuncturist gave me. 

At 41 (if we go that long) we head for testing to make sure Milo is still all good. This will continue to happen every 3 days until either he comes out or the tests come back saying some thing negative. 

At 42 (let's pretend 42 doesn't even exist!) I am no longer allowed to give birth at the birth center due to their policy. My midwives however will continue to see me and if he is still healthy will give the go ahead to deliver at home. Jacob and I have both decided we would prefer this. They have assured me every thing will be tried before I step foot in a hospital. 

Do I think things will go this far? No. Am I glad to have a plan just in case? Absolutely.