41 Weeks and no progress

I am in good spirits, despite the fact that today's visit to the doctor didn't produce any more news on when this baby is coming. I had a non-stress test which involved an ultrasound to measure amniotic fluid levels (good...no worries there) and her heartbeat/movement and my contractions for a 30 minute period. The tests all showed that the baby is doing fine, she is healthy with no problems or stress, and that 7 days past my due date, she is still thriving.

I have not at all progressed from last week's exam, despite increased contractions. Nothing, nothing, nothing. So, the plan is to wait until Friday and see the doctor again at 10 am. That evening, I will check into the hospital and we'll start the induction process. I'm not thrilled with the thought of an induction, but understand that most doctors these days won't let moms go past 42 weeks, since the placenta starts to get old and the baby could go into distress. So, I have four days to get things going....Mom and I walked for 45 minutes at the YMCA today and then I swam for 15 minutes (the pool was closing). Tomorrow I'll swim and walk again. I can't say that I'm not frustrated, but I also trust that nature will take its course and that she will come when she is ready....hopefully that happens before Friday!

Thanks for the emails, posts, thoughts, prayers, advice and love....I appreciate everyone's calls and contact during this waiting time, which has seemed very long. It feels similar to the time we were waiting for Diego's birth certificate in Guatemala....we knew he was ours and we were excited to go home, but one piece of paper kept us from that special day 3 weeks longer than anticipated. I've been there before, I can wait it out again.