Overdue: Day 10

Ten days overdue. I never thought I'd see this day! It never was even a thought it my mind that I'd go this far. I was so sure that he'd be here long ago.

I woke up this morning feeling that today would be the perfect day to have a baby. It just feels so right for some reason that he should come today. But, I've felt that way before and the day passed with barely a contraction.

As it is, I do have contractions daily, and last night they were even timeable. But, they weren't anywhere near what I needed them to be. I was estimating them to last somewhere between 30-45 seconds and every ten minutes for about two hours. And like always, once I went to bed and fell asleep, the contractions stalled. This morning it seemed like I lost a large part of my plug, but I can't really be sure if it's my plug. It looks like it, but I don't want to get excited, especially when at this point, it doesn't matter much. A plug can be lost weeks before active labor begins, and I only have four days. Still, it would be nice to see something happening.

I've been up and down every induction list. I've tried everything, the only thing I haven't done is caster oil, because of the risks that go along with it.

For future reference, my list so far includes (but probably exceeds):
Going for many long stride walks every day
Going up and down stairs, both forwards and sideways
Doing squats
Doing lunges
Taking warm baths
Relaxing all abdominal muscles
visualization
Fresh pineapple
Nesting like crazy
Sex
Taking EPO
Drinking red raspberry leaf tea
Accupressure
Spicy Food
Muscle massages (I admit, this one is my favorite!)
Taking Tylenol PM to ensure a good night's rest

Nothing seems to inspire this child though. I really hope he doesn't hold out for Christmas Eve or Day, as those are the only days I don't want to have him. I really don't want to be separated from Katie on those days, and I've been looking forward to them for so long. We also have family coming over, so going into labor during that time would be less than ideal! So please baby, come today. I guess tomorrow would be acceptable too. But if you refuse those days, then get yourself cozy for a womb holiday, or at least until Christmas night!