How ‘bout dem O’s?

Still here!

My parents left this morning. Doc called an hour ago to offer me an induction tomorrow; something about somebody going somewhere and there being a spot open. He talks very softly so I couldn’t really follow all of it.

But I told him I’d pass and give Flipper a little more time to get going on his own. Doc didn’t seem very pleased with me but I had to do what feels right. This isn’t to say that I am not open to an induction later this week, especially if any post-term testing indicates a problem. But I just don’t feel like I’ve given Flipper enough of a chance to get off the couch and start heading for the exit.

I’ve been wracking my brain for something, ANYthing, other than this dadgum pregnancy to write about today, but I have nothing. Couldn’t even make small talk about the Orioles if you had a gun to my head.

June 2, 2007 | Filed Under pregnancy

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14 Responses to “How ‘bout dem O’s?”

Natalie on June 2nd, 2007 3:01 pm

Good for you! Hang in there. All in good time (wise voice here.)
amelia on June 2nd, 2007 3:14 pm

supa, i think it takes balls for you to turn down the induction and have faith in flipper. can’t wait to see him when he does come - b/c he will.
kerflop on June 2nd, 2007 3:15 pm

Good mama. Flipper’ll come.
Carol on June 2nd, 2007 4:20 pm

Babies know when it’s time. There’s obviously some kind of unfinished business he needs to take care of before venturing out into the world. Pfft. Doctors, schmoctors. What do they know?
HVM on June 2nd, 2007 8:07 pm

let me know if you’re ready to try some herbal/natural labor inducers, or maybe you already know them all and I should zip it.

either way, you are righteous and cool and so is that soon to be born babe. for reals.
JTreiber on June 2nd, 2007 11:29 pm

Good luck with the new baby. I’m new to this blog, so bear with me. I thought Flipper was the dolphin until I had a “light-bulb” moment and realized it was something else. Definitely hit up the natural herbal stuff. Major kudos if you go through it without anything but a prayer. You sound like an incredibly strong woman. Good luck!
jenijen on June 3rd, 2007 1:20 am

don’t you sort of feel like you are at the top of the hill on the roller coaster?

thinking of you
xoxoxo
supa on June 3rd, 2007 7:02 am

don’t you sort of feel like you are at the top of the hill on the roller coaster?

yes, and the suspense is killing me.

Thanks, you guys. i’m feeling kind of stupid about it today so it’s nice to hear that maybe i did do the right thing.
your neighborhood librarian on June 3rd, 2007 5:01 pm

Either way. If you end up getting induced, don’t beat yourself up about it. Some labors just don’t start on their own, and it’s also about doing what’s right for you. Baby’s fine by now.

If you do induce, I recommend you ask them to start you at a very low dose of Pitocin, otherwise the contractions can really hammer you.
otter on June 3rd, 2007 6:10 pm

Ok. Flipper project is FINALLY complete and headed your way, so you just go ahead and have that baby. I didn’t mean to hold you up :~)
victoria on June 3rd, 2007 8:44 pm

i’m proud of you, supa. so hard. of course, i’m also chomping at the bit to see the little fellow. okay, now i am just getting excited all over again about his arrival.
LL#2 on June 4th, 2007 7:04 am

And I kept thinking to call you this weekend, but I figured if I did that you and the fam would be off at the hospital celebrating flipper’s arrival and would be too exhausted to talk. Maybe I’ll try today after work and see if you’re still in waiting mode.
Beth on June 4th, 2007 8:43 am

Good for you… Hang in there!
supa on June 4th, 2007 9:04 am

thank you, guys! otter, you are too sweet. LL, go ahead and call if you like. victoria, you and me both. but i’m glad i got to enjoy seeing beatrix first. and YNL, oh yes. If it comes to that I have zero qualms about inducing. I just don’t think it’s necessary for this one at 3 or 4 or 6 days late is all.