Found this in my mommy educational research. Thought you ladies getting sick of the waiting may want to read it. I'm due in 11 days and am also sick of being pregnant at times
https://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2007754,00.html
wouldn't take that back for the world.
Leikela- I want to be clear that I am not bashing sections as it is wonderful that they exist to help babies and moms when we face problems. I just really thought that a lot of what I read and am seeing/hearing is ladies being TOLD that they need it and they simply go with the flow. The statistics say vaginal is generally safer (barring other medical necessity)and I know many who were told the opposite. I just got PO'd yesterday when a gal said her doc wanted to schedule her as he was going on vacation the week of her due date. I mean Wth?
My son had to arrive by c section and though it as not the experience I wanted, I got my healthy boy
I'm with you on sections hopeful! They have their place but often are used inappropriately. It should be for medical conditions (such as pre-eclampsia) or actual emergencies (not just taking too long). In the UK we're not quite as bad as in the US but we're not far behind. Our bodies are designed to give birth and women need to have faith in themselves but this has been eroded by the medical profession and society in general. Birth is not a medical procedure it is a bodily function!
I'll get off my soap box now!
I'm getting lots of sore braxton hicks, pressure and bump has dropped so I'm hoping it's not too much longer for me. Birth pool is inflated ready for action, home birth kit is all here (including the essential gas and air) just need to go into labour now!
I too am getting a lot of braxton hicks as well. I have sporadic menstrual like cramps as well. I am still working and after a busy day, the pressure on my pelvic region is enormous! 
still estimated at 8.5 lbs. doc told me that if she doesnt come by the 11th she will induce me on the 17th but im not even sure i wanna b induced. i mean if something is wrong or could harm her or me ill most def be getting it done but im going to try and hold off as long as possible. i had this horrible pain on my right side and doc said she is bruising me on the inside because she is turned head down and has her back along my left side she stretches her feet and knees into my right side.
Hope you are recovering well!
so after that would be good!
no real progress, 1cm at the most. On to next week. I'll just sit here and wallow in my cup of red raspberry leaf tea. Lol
