41 Weeks Pregnant (minus 1 day) and Dispelling Old Wives Tales

Well I'm still here and slowly going nuts. After everything I've "decided" for myself regarding my birth it looks like I may have to be induced. My doctor has set an induction appointment for Monday at 7am. I've decided that perhaps it's for the best. I couldn't forgive myself if I decided not to get induced and ended up with a c-section. What if she gets too big? I almost feel as if I'm being bullied into getting induced but I'm not sure what else to do.

I've pretty much tried every old wives' tale in the book. I've tried some things twice. For all of those less pregnant than me and planning on trying any of them: I'd avoid them. Some are painful and some just get your hopes up. I found this link regarding scientific evidence and studies regarding self induction techniques. Seems as if nipple stimulation in very high doses and dehydration are the only methods that even stand a chance of working.

I have decided to edit my birth plan for the induction just in case I don't go into labor before hand. I would want to avoid Pitocin. Maybe my cervix just needs a jump start. I'm going to ask for Cervadil to start and see if I can go natural from there on out. As for the next couple of days, I'll be bouncing, walking, and breast pumping all day long.

Whether I go into labor before Monday or am induced I will be twittering updates here. Either way, I just want her to be healthy and for everything to go smoothly. I can't wait to meet her and show her off to everybody. Here's to the last days of pregnancy.