Still no baby...

Getting anxious for her to come! On Tuesday I was dilated to a 3 and 100% effaced and had my membranes stripped. So where is she?! :) If anything I've had less contractions.. I am sooo ready to be done and meet her! Any tips on how to get this going?!

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The Simmons Family said…
I was just thinking about you. I have no advice.. my kids don't come out on their own and I always go past my due date. GOOD LUCK!!
January 28, 2011 at 1:02 PM
Shannon said…
Maybe you should let your guard down. I did something similar with my third except the stripped membranes. I even had contractions less than 10 minutes apart all day when they suddenly stopped and I had nothing at all for 6 hours unless I got up from a seated position. I was so depressed. That night I knelt on one knee getting into bed and had a contraction so hard I doubled over. They were 3 minutes apart after that. We lived a mile from the hospital and Joseph was born 9 minutes after we got there. Maybe she's just waiting to catch you off guard! My suggestions are lots of walks and getting in and out of a chair! Good luck and we're hoping for good news soon!
January 28, 2011 at 1:08 PM
Rachael Earl said…
Pei Wei's Dan Dan Noodle bowl EXTRA SPICY-totally worked for me.
January 28, 2011 at 1:09 PM
The Tams Family said…
Walk...walk... walk!!!! Good luck :)
January 28, 2011 at 1:14 PM
Evie's Story said…
I FEEL for you. Went an entire 2 weeks over with Evie and thought Id be pregnant FOREVER!
I know you're so anxious to have her OUT of your tummy and IN your arms!

Cant wait to hear the good news!
hugs
M
January 28, 2011 at 2:45 PM
Brooke and Brett Martin said…
LOTS AND LOTS OF CONTINUAL WALKING. go for a walk for like an hour at a time. i put myself into labor 3 wks early with my babies from it ;). good luck!
xo
January 28, 2011 at 4:06 PM
cici said…
Have Calamari for dinner and Don't have your bags ready.....
guaranteed baby!
January 28, 2011 at 7:18 PM
Matt and Jennae Porter said…
Hmm... I bet she's here before the end of January!! :) Good luck Avery... what a happy, joyful day this will be for your family. Cannot wait to see pics.
January 29, 2011 at 7:17 PM
Michelle said…
Also try some fresh pineapple - I've read some chemical it has helps to get things going. Best wishes!
January 30, 2011 at 11:02 PM
Carl & Mickie Yeates said…
I suggest you mow your lawn, go to the fair and Rodeo and wake up on Sunday morning with a baby. (3 weeks early) Sorry. Can't wait to hear.
February 1, 2011 at 1:57 PM
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