Re: Kari - Doc visit today, good news, bad news.

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Chrystal-

Yeah, I plan on making it a very " active " weekend, in EVERY sense of

the word.. (sly grin)...

I'm not real thrilled about the idea of being induced. Of course,

being overdue doesn't sound too dandy, either. Let's just hope I

can use my persuasive powers of positive thinking to entice this

little darling into making her appearance in a timely manner.

If she's anything like her FATHER, that's a hoot.

Kari Hanson

> Well if you want to go into labor I can suggest some things.....

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> Walking is supposed to work...It made me have contractions and not

to be rude but there is something in your husbands semen that is

supposed to help your cervix get ready for labor.

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> One of the nurses or midwifes on the list here could tell you more

about it.

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> I just recommend avoiding pitocin and induction if you can....It

was the worst roller coaster ride of pain for me in the world. My

body was forced into labor and I don't like to be forced into

anything!

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> Chrystal

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> Wife to Jace - together 6 Years!

> Happy Mommy to - 4 Years Old!

> New Baby Swenson Due July 28, 2004!

> Zookeeper for 2 big dogs and 5 cats who let me feed them!

> http://chrystallife.50megs.com/

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> Doc visit today, good news, bad news.

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> Bad news first. Went to see the doc today. Was informed that

> NOTHING is happening. No dilation, and she hasn't even dropped

into

> my pelvis. SO! I have to go back on Monday, and see if she's

made

> any sudden moves. If not, then we are going to " formulate a

plan "

> at that time. I asked what the doc's philosophy was on letting

me

> go past my due date and was told they most likely won't. So, I

> reckon if she's not here on her own by the 26th, she'll probably

be

> coming right around then anyway, whether she likes it or not.

> That's the good news. Guess I'll be going bowling this

weekend..

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> Kari Hanson

> EDD 3/26/04

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