The Classics
1. walking, and other gravity-embracing activities
2. castor oil
3. sex
Dicey/Scary/Gross
1. acupressure
2. some kind of herb?
3. nipple stimulation
Murphy's Law
1. systematically unpack hospital bag
2. diminish supply of Tums, buy new container at price club
3. stop shaving legs
4. do not refresh toenail polish
5. purposefully nappify hair
4 comments:
ha. awesome list! it's almost like a pick and chose menu for your own story... let's see once i did 1, it clearly lead to 2 in the next which startingly lead to both 3's and sadly displayed... my love for... which as you know... can only be... concluded... to my horrifying surprise...
Last time around. . I actually went and had a pedi/manicure the day my water broke. It was like the last thing I wanted to get done marked off my checklist and felt very karmic, looking back on it that way. Also, too, the pedicure massage falls into the acupressure category, I think, where it stimulates labor to occur. So, while I understand what you are saying, I say, don't neglect yourself - there'll be enough of that soon enough! - but, rather, treat yourself and get dolled up and feel happy and things will happen! Or at least, you'll still feel good waiting?
whoa... a mani/pedi sounds like an awesome idea. and that would totally hit the right pressure points.
I suggest that you: Pack bag, stash in car, have toes and fingers done, read a book to a child and stop and watch an ant walk. I remember a great flurry of action before the late arrival of my second... they call it nesting or somesuch. It is because you are so very uncomfortable it is better to be busy than try to rest.
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