Heather really wants to have the baby soon. She thought he was ready to come last night so she hiked up and down the 7 flights of stairs at our apartment building last night. Then we went to Smith's and bought some Castor oil - she drank a tablespoon of it before she went to bed. Castor oil is supposed to work. Lots of contractions but no baby.
This morning she had an appointment with her favorite nurse practitioner - Heidi Mcsweeney. Heather had her membranes stripped, which could help expedite the process. If it works, we'll have a baby within 48 hours. If not...who knows! Heather is herself throughout all of this - very funny and lighthearted.
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I hope he comes today or tomorrow! That would be wonderful. I think Heather has been quite the trooper throughout all of this - I'm sure you guys are anxious to have the little guy arrive! Thank you for keeping the updates coming...it really makes us (I should say 'me') feel included...since we're sad we cannot be there to enjoy all of this anticipation with you guys.
Hope he's on his way soon! We're so happy for you guys...and we love you very much.
hip hip horrayyy! c'mon little Finn! Heath, you will be a great labor-er, I can already tell ;) We are so excited!
Okay so HB commentary on the situation for you. I told the nurses in there that I was going to get my membranes stripped and they all said, "Oh boy! It's really painful, good luck!" Well obviously the jolting on the bod was a little rough, but honestly not bad. I wasn't even bleeding after. I told Mcsweens that it didn't hurt and she said, "wow - your cervix is probably really ready." If it doesn't come in the next 48 hours - basically it's a tell all sign that I'll have to be induced. If this doesn't work, I don't know what would.
You're so close! A little more time. A couple of more oil treatments. Enjoy the quiet time--while it lasts! (Although crying infants are pretty amazing!) We're thinking of you! Dad M
what does having your membranes stripped mean? i am soooo excited for Finn to come!
And then came Wednesday...surely time for another update Ryan/Heather!
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