Due

Today is one of my two due dates - the one calculated from charting when I ovulated. I decided to hedge my bets by adding acupuncture to my repertoire of things that will encourage labor. I have had no experience with acupuncture in the past, but got a good referral from one of the midwives and had my first appointment this morning. Wasn't uncomfortable, and I especially liked the guided visualization she put on for me to listen to while I stewed with the needles in me. The plan is to schedule three appointments, assuming I need them all, within a week.

I have been having contractions randomly for the last few weeks, with no big sign that things are ramping up but everything pointing in the right direction. Not too anxious about it - pretty confident things will get going before midwives start talking about inducing me. In the meantime I am distracting myself with projects around the house and a few hours a day in my glass studio.