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What I’ll be doing today…

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When a pregnant Plains Indian woman was near term and showed no sign of going into labor, tribe members would tie her to a rock in an open field and stage a mock "attack," pulling up their horses only at the very last minute, in hopes of inducing labor. The Pilgrims, for their part, would stand women whose babies were late against a pole, strap them to it, and pound the pole up and down against the ground — apparently hoping to shake the baby loose.

All I need is a rock, open field and volunteers.

By the way, I have the exact same look on my face.

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29 responses to “What I’ll be doing today…”

  1. Renna Avatar
    Renna

    Ouch! I’m glad I wasn’t one of them!

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  2. Beckie Avatar
    Beckie

    I am hoping your baby comes soon and you can start enjoying them!

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  3. Reb Avatar
    Reb

    Thanks for the belly laugh today … although I’m sorry it’s at your expense.
    I’m sending labor vibes your way!

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  4. Mama Urchin Avatar
    Mama Urchin

    Well, I hope she makes her appearance soon so you don’t resort to any drastic measures.

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  5. Mom Avatar
    Mom

    Oh dear.
    She’s hit the delusional phase of “over-due”.
    Put the guys with the straight jacket on stand-by.
    Hold on sweetheart …..

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  6. Tiffany Avatar
    Tiffany

    You poor thing…thank goodness society has evolved a little since then. I remember taking my sister to the mall when she was “10 months pregnant” & pushing her around in a wheelchair. We also ate at IHOP where she downed a large chocolate milk in one swig. It’s funny now, but she didn’t think so at the time. Hang in there, you’ll make it.

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  7. Solorn Avatar
    Solorn

    Have you tried drinking raspberry leaf tea? It’s very good at getting you going! I drank a pint of it every day for 3 days and my last babe was born at the end of day 3. Use a little honey in it to sweeten it or add a berry flavored tea bag as it can be quite bland.

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  8. Cherry Tree Lane Avatar
    Cherry Tree Lane

    You can do it! I went 40 weeks and 7 days and it was RIDICULOUS. I was so ready and I feel your pain! hang in there!!!

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  9. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    How long are thy going to let you go before they induce? I’m so sorry that it hasn’t happened yet. Good Luck!

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  10. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    This part of pregnancy always stinks so much. My husband laughed when he came home to find me running on the treadmill holding my belly with one hand and my breasts with the other determined to make the baby come…This may be too much info but at this point it seems like you are in desperate need. My doctor told me to take a hot shower and have sex (I know last thing you are in the mood for)and the next day… miracle my little boy arrived.

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  11. Judy in Carefree Avatar
    Judy in Carefree

    Mother’s Day would be the perfect day!

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  12. Tara Avatar
    Tara

    I went into labor the night of mother’s day…it’s a great gift! My mother takes credit for putting me into labor with spicy food…give that a shot!

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  13. sandra Avatar
    sandra

    Awesome post….Got a good giggle. Hang in there…ditto mama urchin & sending the labor vibes your way…

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  14. Jules Avatar
    Jules

    I laughed so hard at this! I have tried everything (except caster oil–Yuck!!!) and nothing. Black Cohosh always works and this time it’s not, a hot shower and sex hasn’t worked, dancing to Bob Marley with my kids didn’t work, the nice thing is that the doctor told me I can wait two weeks if I’d like before inducing. Hooray for that (I really hate induction!) I’m praying for ya!

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  15. Tanya Avatar
    Tanya

    Oh my goodness … that is TOO funny. I would help, but I am highly allergic to horses.

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  16. Casey Avatar
    Casey

    That’s crazy! thanks for the laugh. walk LOTS, that’s what helped me go into labor with my girls

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  17. Jaime Avatar
    Jaime

    Geez! I wish I would have known that. We could have done it together!

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  18. heather Avatar
    heather

    You have ALL of my sympathy! And forget the pole, jumping jacks oughta do it! That or a sympathetic Dr willing to induce…

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  19. BID Avatar
    BID

    Gotta admit they were on to something there!
    Hang in there, you’ll get there real soon I promise. 🙂

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  20. Luke Avatar
    Luke

    Happy Mother’s Day ! ! !

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  21. mandy sutcliffe Avatar
    mandy sutcliffe

    That is a VERY funny post in deed. Thanks for making me giggle & I hope your baby arrives soon & safely.
    Mandy :

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  22. mandy sutcliffe Avatar
    mandy sutcliffe

    That is a VERY funny post in deed. Thanks for making me giggle & I hope your baby arrives soon & safely.
    Mandy :

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  23. Emily Ess Avatar
    Emily Ess

    Hang in there Morgan! I’m sure it’s not far away…and I hope it doesn’t resort to mock attacks and pole pounding! Have you tried the usual spicy foods and sex? They seem a lot less stressful. 🙂

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  24. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    It will happen…eventually!!! It always does! 🙂 Poor thing…ohh, the waiting is the hardest part…

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  25. Alyson Avatar
    Alyson

    That is seriously the funniest thing I have heard all week. Thanks for making my day. I want to see your facial expression…pretty please!

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  26. vanessa zinke Avatar
    vanessa zinke

    your pain is my pain. 😦 hope you feel better soon and I hope she comes soon! Love ya, sis!

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  27. Heather George Avatar
    Heather George

    Hi- This is so random, I never do this, but I stumbled across your blog while searching for a nice beach in Dana Point, since we’ll be vacationing there this summer. I loved your photos on Salt Creek Beach. Is it a very crowded beach? Where is it exactly in Dana Point and where do you park? Are there rocks/coral there to walk on? I wanted to take photos of my daughter there. What time of day did you go there? You can either leave a comment on my blog, or email me at: heathergeorge@byu.net
    Thanks & good luck with that baby!!

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  28. Jenn Kelly Avatar
    Jenn Kelly

    Caster oil works like a charm(twice for me)….I drank it in a large cup(7-11 big gulp) of oj and lots of ice. Of course I had to throw the cup away because it smelled like the caster oil after that! I hear having a foot massage with a pedicure works…I guess there are pressure points that induce labor. Sounds a bit better than caster oil.
    Jen K

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  29. val Avatar
    val

    yikes…..all I did was clean my tub…..and BINGO!

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