Henry Perks…AKA…the tease.

How much did I wish that I was going to be able to make a post today from the hosptial bed?!?

No. Such. Luck.

Daddy Perks and I headed to our appointment yesterday with an extra hitch in our giddy-up.  Eager first-time parents past their due date anxiously awaiting the arrival of their little one, we put our best foot forward and decided that we were destined to hear one of two things from our doctor…

1.) “Head to the hospital!”

OR

2.) “Let’s schedule an induction for tomorrow!”

Wishful thinking much?

Instead the following exchange took place between us and our doctor (who we LOVE by the way) :

Doctor: “You’re 3 CM dialated and I really think you can do this on your own.  I know we talked about scheduling an induction today, and we will-BUT, I’m confident that you won’t make it to that induction based on what I’m seeing from you today.  You can do this on your own, and I know you’ll be much happier if you go into labor on your own vs. having to be induced.”

Daddy Perks: “So, what happens if she doesn’t go into labor naturally?  Can we schedule an induction for later this week?  Like tomorrow?  Or Friday?”

Doctor: “You’re not going to like it, but I was thinking let’s hold off until next Tuesday, September 1st to induce her.”

At this point Daddy Perks and I look at each other and back at him with the following look on our faces which translates into…

“You don’t want to induce us for ANOTHER SIX DAYS ?!?”

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.  (Internal screaming that occured in both of our brains as this reality set in.)

Doctor: “Look, I know you’re anxious, but here’s the reality.  Most first-time moms go past their due dates.  So right now, you’re still part of the norm.  And I know these last few days are tough…but that baby is bound to come out sooner or later when he’s ready.  If I induce you, your labor will most likely take between 12 and 24 hours.  If you go into labor natually, then it’s likely to be a LOT quicker and more enjoyable.  So hang with me.  If you’re still pregnant next Tuesday morning, then we’ll move forward with the induction.  I’m confident we won’t need to because I think you’ll go into labor natually some time in the next few days.”

Can we get that last part in writing?

So-that’s the update.

Daddy Perks and I continue to wait.  I continue to be huge.  Our friends and family continue to answer their phones with dire anticipation in their voices every time we call.

All the while, our sweet little Baby Perks continues to be nestled safely in utero-laughing at all of us, thinking to himself…

“I think I’ll hang out in here just a bit longer.  Hehe.”