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Today is my induction date.  It is planned for 7:30 pm.

I would be completely lying if I didn’t say that there was a side of me that is terrified.  A part of me that worries and is full of self-doubt and oozing pure FEAR.  This experience is the unknown for me.  the great obyss of what-ifs.  the unlit road of anxiety over possibilities.

I also find it completely ironic that I am attempting to bring this baby into the world on the week of Thanksgiving.  This is the week where we celebrate those brave strong people….probably in a similar mindset as mine….who came to a foreign land and learned how to do something new…something different…something completely out of their comfort zone.  Was it hard?  Absolutely.  Were they scared?  Yes.  Did they have moments of weakness and fear and self-doubt?  Probably.  But the thing is…they prevailed.  They pushed on.  They worked hard and surrounded themselves with the best people who knew the territory.  And then at their harvest….after they looked back at their blessings….they realized that expressing their gratitude should be their first and foremost task.

So that is where I am.

I have realized that I too need to pour out my heart…praising my God.  Thanking Him is my way of being content and satisfied in this harvest.

I am thankful that I have an amazing doctor who supports VBACs and is someone I can trust.

I am thankful that I am carrying a baby that is healthy and strong.

I am thankful that Will was given 12 ‘bonus’ days of extra one-ness attention and special moments that make my heart soar.

I am thankful that Jeremy can be home this coming week.

I am thankful that my family and friends get to meet my new son on such a special week.

I am thankful that technology and medicine and science are available to me to help keep me and the baby safe.

I am thankful that inductions and caesareans exist.

I am thankful that my body is feeling really really good even overdue.

I am thankful that you, my friends, have been patiently supporting, praying and encouraging me as I wait on my little guy to arrive.

I am thankful.  through and through.

 

p.s.  Jeremy will be posting regular Instagram updates on the baby progress if you want to follow along!  We are really so thrilled that we have such a cool tool to keep in touch with you, friends, and family.  You can find us on Instagram @bowerpowerblog….and if you don’t have IG, you can see the updates on Facebook too.   

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  1. Good Luck!!!! We’ll be saying a prayer for a healthy, uneventful delivery. Can’t wait to see the little guy!

  2. Good luck Katie! I hope everything goes smoothly for you and your little boy! I have a good feeling about it! 🙂

  4. Heavenly Father, bless this family as it grows today. Bless the doctors and nurses as they do their work. Lord, give Katie the peace that only you can provide, through out the day and delivery. Give Jeremy the strength to help and comfort her. In your heavenly name, Amen.

    Katie, you’ve got this!! Enjoy this last day of 3 and know that God has got a plan and it’s in his control. We are just along for the crazy, wonderful ride!! Blessings!!!!

  8. Good luck! Will be praying for you and that sweet little one today!So excited for you and the fam and can’t wait to see pics. 🙂

  9. Glad to hear your doctor allows an induction with a VBAC. I am hoping to have one when/if baby #2 comes along. A good friend of mine had a successful VBAC, but going into it her doc told her he wouldn’t let her be induced – she’d have to go into labor naturally and at 2 weeks post due date they’d start talking about a section. And I am by no means opposed to a section, I just want a chance for a VBAC.

  10. Ive been checking your blog twice a day for any baby updates. So exciting for you! Can’t wait to see pics. Hope everything goes well!

  12. EEeeeekkks!!! So exciting! My thoughts and prayers are with the ever-growing Bower family today 🙂

  15. Prayers and well wishes from Marietta on this blessed day!!

    Both my girls were induced 18 and 15 1/2 years ago. Both deliveries went well, though one was relatively quick, 9 hours from IV to sweet baby. The other ended with a c-section after 16 hours (anatomical differences between mother and child, shall we say?)

    My best advice, though this is from a LONG time ago (so I don’t know if they still let you do this), send baby back to the nursery to sleep when you sleep. This will be the last and only time this will happen. You WILL NEED this little bit of sleep you can get, without being distracted by your sweet, beautiful baby’s gurgles and snurgles. There’s a lifetime for that but, at best, you only get one more night to sleep with relative little distraction. You will need all the rest that will bring for what’s to come Mommy. 🙂

    Good luck, be strong, God be with you and yours. Amen!

  20. I haven’t been able to read as regularly lately because of my new little 7 week old boy, but last night while I was feeding him you popped into my head during my prayer time (I try to use the middle of the night feeding to pray) and I said a little prayer for you all; I had no idea that today was your induction day. Sometimes it’s cool to see how the Spirit moves. You will continue to be in my prayers today! Good luck!

  22. Thinking of you and praying for you as you prepare to welcome your new little Son! This is such a beautiful post. So timely and so thoughtful. It seems your heart is exactly where it should be, given the wonderful addition you’re about to welcome. God bless you and your family 🙂

  23. I’ll be praying for you today, Katie! I was induced at 10 days overdue with my second son (the first one came 5 days early- go figure). As weird as it sounds, my induction was much easier than my first delivery. I’ll be praying for the same experience for you. Now I’m two weeks away from delivering baby boy #3 and I’m already planning to go overdue. Thanks for showing me it can be fun this time around ;-).

  26. Can’t wait to see the updates! I know you are excited to meet the little man! What a great perspective you have about your induction. Things don’t always go according to our plan but you are right. We need to be thankful that God is in control and his plan is perfect!

  27. Thinking of and praying for you all today! Hope you have a wonderful experience bringing your second beautiful boy into the world!

  29. I was one of the ones that went to the Young House Love book signing (in Toronto) and asked if you had your baby yet! Feels like I’ve been pregnant the past 9 months too 😉
    Wishing you a safe, speedy, and lovely birth. Good luck! (PS. I remember my sister telling me in the last few weeks of her pregnancy- “I don’t care if they want to pull the baby out my nostril! Just Get. It. OUT!” I can only imagine how you must be feeling 2 weeks overdue.)

  30. Katie,
    I have 3 kids, but haven’t had an induction. However, I know completely how you feel as you await the unknown of today and the days that follow with a new baby. I have been praying for you and will continue to pray for a safe, quick, and healthy delivery. I’ll pray for peace of mind and an easy transition into a family of four.
    Lamentations 3: 22-23 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
    Can’t wait to see his pictures!
    Leann

  34. Good luck to you & Jeremy. everything will go smoothly for you & the little guy. you & family ‘ll get to meet him in no time at all.

  35. Good luck Katie! I will be thinking of you today like so many others.
    I understand your fears of the unknown. I was induced 2 months ago with my first baby and ended up having an emergency c-section. Like you said, I am thankful for modern medicine that kept me and the baby as safe as can be. You are in good hands and pretty soon you will be meeting your beautiful little boy!

  38. Much love and prayers for all the Bowers! I’m a November baby (the 22nd, on Thanksgiving this year!) and I love my fall birthday!

    It’s a great reminder to list the things we’re thankful for and
    you have some great perspective, which can be hard during this time. I’m thankful I found your blog and can be a part of your online life.

  41. Good Luck!!! I had a VBAC 20 years ago (ancient in medical terms!) and everything went smoothly. Hope you have a healthy amazing delivery. Excited to see the new baby.

  46. YAY!! You will be awesome and you’ll have your little guy in your arms before you know it…can’t wait to “hear” your news!!

  48. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you all the best in this amazing journey!!! Can’t wait to see pics of the newest little Bower man!!

  50. Prayers coming your way. I was induced with my first child, and I know you can do it! Good luck and & look forward to hearing your good news.

  51. Wishing you much luck and praying that everything goes wonderfully well. 🙂 I’m so thankful for your blog, lovely writing, and willingness to share it all with us.

  52. So proud of you Katie! We’ve all been anxiously awaiting this day for you! Can’t wait to see your new family pictures!

  53. I’m so excited for you! I hope your induction goes smoothly and you are holding your new baby boy by this time tomorrow. What a great Thanksgiving it is going to be! I’ll definitely be following along tonight on Instagram, so Jeremy keep those updates coming.

  55. It’s strange, as I don’t even know you, but I’ve been thinking about you these past few weeks! I hope things go well with the induction and labor. Soon you’ll get to hold your sweet baby boy! Sending prayers for you and your family.

  56. Good luck, Katie! We are all supporting you! You’ve got this!!! Sending lots of hugs and prayers!

    ~Katie

  58. I don’t know if you’ll see this, Katie, but you are gonna do great! God bless. xoxo

  59. Praying for you and your family!! Can´t wait for the first baby pictures! Lots of love from Münster, Germany.

  60. You have the best , best attitude. Number 3 was an induction for me, and it was so wonderful I’m half hoping Number 4 can be too! You get to hold your precious new baby tonight, straight from heaven! What blessings we are given!

  63. Remember: Your body and your baby were designed for this. Millions of women have walked the path before you and worn it smooth. Both of those statements helped ease the tinge of self-doubt that arose during my labor. Have confidence in yourself and your little one, and you both should be fine.

    Good luck! I’m sure everything will go wonderfully!

  65. Katie good luck!!!! I had my baby on Monday; I think we shared a November 4 due date? She’s rainbows and ponies and all kinds of awesome! Even if he longest stet h of sleep last night was only two hours 🙂

  66. Praying for you. Have been checking regularly to see if you’ve had your little fella yet. I understand how hard and frustrating it can be going past your due date!!! I was a week late and had an induction with my first child and 10 days late with my second. Praying for a safe and healthy delivery and that you and baby man are okay. :o) Best wishes for your sweet little family!

  67. Hi Katie,

    My little girl was induced at 11 days post due date. It didn’t go completely as expected, (Check this for the whole story http://themccantses.blogspot.com/2012/10/finally-birth-story-part-1.html and http://themccantses.blogspot.com/2012/10/finally-birth-story-part-2.html) but I made it out of there with a natural birth and only in 9 hours. You can so do it, you’re a strong and amazing mother and your little boy will be beautiful and healthy when he comes into the world.

    God Bless, and I’ll be thinking about you over the next day or so!

    – Laura

  68. I’ll be praying for a safe delivery! I know I don’t know you personally, but my daughter (my first) is going to be 3 months old in a couple weeks so the memories of labor are still pretty fresh in my mind. God is in control, and throughout my labor my mantra was Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” You can do this, and I can’t wait to see pictures of your new little one!

  71. Wishing you all the best tonight.
    Funny, though…when I saw induction as the title, I thought you had gotten a new range.
    Duh.

  73. My heart is so full for you! I’ll be praying for you both all evening. Lots of love from your faithful readers.

  74. Thinking about you LOTS KB! I pray that any anxiety you may have fades through an easy and quick induction. Updating Instagram regularly for updates! Your readers <3 you and your sweet wonderful family! xo

  77. Oh Katie! I totally get your fear….all 3 of my babies were overdue and I either had to be induced or needed help through stalled labor. I won’t sugar coat it…..not a big fan of pitocin (I tried to handle it for awhile without the epidural…felt brave and strong at first, then caved like a wimp), but I’m thankful it helped me bring 3 beautiful, healthy bambinos into the world when my body could no longer do it on it’s own. Praying for a healthy delivery for you and baby and that the peace that only the Spirit can bring will be with you through the whole thing. You will finally be meeting your little boy! That pretty darn good motivation 🙂

  78. haha…Sherry calls me every time that happens and it is so encouraging that so many people have us in their thoughts! Thank you!
    xo – kb

  80. Yes – he is a rare bird…but I’m thankful too and I just spoke to my friend that had the same doc and she had Pitocin and a VBAC so it’s really encouraging to know first hand that it can be done 🙂
    xo – kb

  81. Both my kids had to be induced, so I totally understand your anxiousness. A little advice- ask to have your water broken and see if that starts labor, that worked with my second child so I didn’t need any pitocin, which was nice. I’ll be sending good thoughts your way!!!

  83. May God bless you and keep you and your whole family! Our family is praying for you all. Can’t wait to see your new son! Remember that no matter how your son enters the world–induced, vbac, c-section etc, you are a success story! Pure joy in the form of a long-awaited son!

  84. How exciting!
    Both of my labors were induced and both were awesome! I am wishing you a smooth, easy delivery.
    I can’t wait to see pics of the newest Bower!
    Congrats to you, Jeremy & Will.

  85. All good vibes sent your way-can’t wait to meet your new lil guy!

    And yes, what a great week to have a birthday 🙂

    But remember: “Diaper backward spells repaid. Think about it.” LOL

  86. Been thinking of you and sending you prayers daily! Congrats on your induction day and sending you best wishes for a happy and healthy delivery:)

  87. You clearly have provided a cozy home for Baby Bower…he doesnt want to leave! Good luck, and I wish you well with your VBAC!

    IF anyone can tell me how to get onto instagram Id be soo grateful. I have tried like 10 times…I think its outsmarting me and I just cant figure it out! 🙁

  90. I feel like we’ve all come to “know” you and your beautiful family through this blog, and I have loved following the progress of baby #2! I am so excited for you, Jer, and Will today and I am praying for a healthy and happy delivery! I was induced and ended up delivering at Northside Atlanta, and while it wasn’t necessarily the delivery I had been hoping for, it ended up being perfect. At the end of today you will be holding a strong, beautiful baby. Best wishes tonight, Katie!

  91. Best of luck to all! Today is the 4th birthday of my little boy- I was induced with him 4 years ago and he’s absolutely as perfect as I’m sure your little guy will be!

  93. You go girl! You, Jeremy, and little Will are in my thoughts and Prayers today. What a lucky little baby to enter this world during a special week with a wonderfully loving family!

    Being 37 weeks preggers, I applaud you today!

  94. Katie, I know the fear. I am re-living it now as I read your words. I’m gonna pray a heart felt Mother’s prayer for you. Today is an incredibely special day for you and your husband. Be strong, calm, happy.. I know you are! That sweet little guy is almost here!
    Mom of 3 gorgeous sons, 6, 2, 6 months. 🙂 Janelle

  95. Good Luck Katie and Family! Hope everything goes smoothly for you. Can’t wait to see your new bundle joy. Praying for you today.

  98. Good luck Katie!!!!!!!
    You have very wonderful family. This morning when i saw you post i thought i should share my story. I had our son through induction. I was 42 weeks pregnant, and after 40 weeks i had ultrasound every other day and on Jan 31 2007 i was scheduled for ultrasound at 1:30pm and at that ultrasound they said you placenta is matured and we can not let you go home. They did all kinds of test and the induction process start at the same time as yours 7:30pm and our son was born on Feb 3rd @2.15am. I was very nervous too like you. But as you know ,at the end its all worth it.:) Can’t wait to see the little man and Will’s picture together:) of-course yours too.

  99. Praying for you and the family these next few hours…may it be a sweet time preparing to meet your newest little man. Congrats- we can’t wait to meet him!!

  100. I’m so excited that today’s the big day for you and your family! I’ve been praying for y’all and will continue doing so for a safe labor and delivery tonight. I can’t wait to see the newest little handsome Bower boy!

  101. I hope all goes well for you today! I was induced with my first at a week past due, (and then was 11 days late with my second and third). I don’t know what your options are, but if they let you try some other options besides Pitocin first that might be easier for you. Sometimes you just need a little jump start into labor. : )
    When I was induced the labor was about 8 hours, but I did it naturally. I had expected it to be a lot longer, and right when I felt like I couldn’t do it anymore it was time to push! I think the warm bath helped a lot (and that’s where not being on Pit was nice because I could get in the bath.).
    Hope all goes well!!!

  103. I was induced with my first one and it terrified me as well. All went well for awhile and long story short (and to not scare you too much), we had to do a C-section. All was great though, there was no way I was going to give birth naturally to a 9 lb 10 oz baby when I never dialated! It went quickly though. I went in at 7 pm and she was born at 3 am. I wish you the best and look forward to updates! I’ve been checking regularly today but didn’t know what time it would be. Enjoy your last few hours with Will, Jeremy and your family of 3 before #2 makes an appearance!

  104. Good luck Katie! I was induced with both of my kids, and thankfully the labour wasn’t too difficult (I’m still alive). I hope it goes just as well for you though and that you’ll be holding your sweet little boy in no time at all!! 🙂

  105. Prayers to all of you that this will be another healthy, beautiful boy to add to your family. Enjoy all the firsts with your second.

  106. Good luck Katie! Sending prayers your way for a safe and joyous day! Can’t wait to see the pictures of your sweet little new one!

  109. Good luck! Don’t be nervous, doctors/hospitals are great now a days and will keep you and your baby super safe. I was induced this year and it was great actually. Good Luck Katie!

  110. Although you probably won’t see this until your little one has arrived, I just wanted to add my reassurance to the comments! I have had 2 kids, one induced and one arrived on his own, and the induction labor was actually MUCH easier than the other. Praying it goes the same for you!

    Also, my birthday is tomorrow, so perhaps I’ll get to share a birthday with your little man. And my daughter was born on Nov. 22nd, which was 2 days before Thanksgiving that year. We got to bring her home on the holiday and it was the best thing I have ever had to be thankful for!

    Prayers and blessings!

  111. What a beautiful post, Katie. I am sending prayers to you and your family. We will look forward to the updates. A close friend of mine was born on Nov. 17th, and she is the best God has to offer. God bless all of you. We love you.

  112. Best of luck! Don’t be nervous! I just had a second successful induction on Monday and am holding a beautiful 9lb baby boy from it while watching my 20 mo old little girl run around 🙂

  113. Praying for you and baby boy! I had to be induced and it was a very smooth delivery. Just take the drugs. Lol

  114. Sending good thoughts & prayers to you Katie. You will soon have your new baby boy to hold & I hope you will soon be home with your family. What a great Thanksgiving gift.

    Best wishes from Canada.

    Barbara

  115. Thanks for sharing this! I will be praying for you and successful and safe delivery! My mother can relate with your “waiting’ for a November baby. My due date was October 26 and I didn’t enter the world until November 20! Back then they didn’t induce and she said it was almost unbearable waiting that long! Funny thing is, I’m still a “late person” to this day…no matter how hard I try, can’t make it anywhere on time. Hope your little guys doesn’t have the same tardy problems that I do! Good luck! Can’t wait to see the post announcing his arrival.

  120. Big prayers and happy vibes for bower baby two. Thanks for keeping us posted—I’m so excited for you guys!

  124. I was overdue & induced with my daughter who was born on Nov. 20th. It was a great time to have her and to introduce her to the family. I also had a really easy labor & delivery…I figured I deserved it after carrying her for an extra week ;). Good luck!!! Praying that your experience is as positive as mine was!

  125. Such a wave of good feeling for you Katie. All the very best wishes for you and your family as it reshapes to include a new little man.

  127. Good luck Katie! Praying for you and hoping that you get your vbac. You can do this, regardless of where that baby comes out! Above all, praying for a healthy mom and baby to celebrate this coming week.

  130. Katie,
    You and your new little blessing are in my prayers tonight! I had a successful VBAC this last July and it was a wonderful experience. Praying the same for you. God bless you and yours!

  131. I’m so excited for you and your family, Katie! I hope your beautiful little boy arrives safely (and quickly)! Happy Thanksgiving!

  132. Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. We can hardly wait to meet your precious little baby!

  133. Sending warm wishes, prayers and loving thoughts to you and your family. Can’t wait for the news of your new little man’s arrival. We are all cheering you on. xoxoxo

  136. Prayers from Brazil! I also waited 13 months for my miracle, and here I am, 19 weeks to go, waiting for my first baby boy, Bernardo! All the best, you deserve!

  139. Good Luck! I’m following on instagram. Thank you for this post. I am single, definitely not pregant yet also facing a scary, new, overwhelming situation. Your words brought comfort to me and reminded me to keep my eyes on God when I’m overwhelmed. Gratitude is better than wallowing in fear. God is good. God always shows up and provides us strength to make it through. I’m thankful for your wise words and how encouraging you were to me.

  140. I’ve followed your blog for a few years now and love love love it! I envy your talent, laugh every week at your choice of adjectives, and bawled over you’re pregnancy announcement! You are so sweet and incredible to be so open with your life and your faith! Thank you! I’m SO excited for you guys! I can hardly wait to see little W! I know he’ll be a cutie like his big bro! Praying for you and baby!

  142. What an exciting day!!!!!! Can’t wait to see pictures! Prayers for a sae delivery…you’ll be fine 🙂

  143. Congratulations on your new baby boy Bower! Cannot wait to read about the details and see pictures!

    P.S. I wore the same striped t-shirt 4 months ago on the day I delivered my twins. My last bump pic is with that shirt. Oh, the memories! 🙂

  147. she had a baby boy last night after 11 pm…it was a safe vbac delivery and everyone is doing well…oops–maybe katie didn’t want anyone to know yet on here?
    well, if she doesn’t mind if they know–she did well!

  148. Thinking of you and wishing you luck! I had an induction last year, and it was actually really great! Long, but it was smooth and easy and better than Id ever imagined! You’ll do great!

  150. Blessings to you! Both my babies were 17 days late. The first one had to be induced in the hospital.

    BTW I just found your blog and I love it. I also love that you love God. We are in the process of buying our first house, and I can’t wait to apply all your tips!

  151. Congratulations on your beautiful baby.

    I did want to say, though, that your description of thanksgiving and the colonizing of this country is incredibly deluded and inaccurate.

  152. Thank you, Jetpack!!!!!!! I was wondering if anyone else was going to mention that. Katie, congratulations on the birth of your little boy. When you have some time, read up on colonisation and try to move beyond your version of the events. That is a total fabrication and a slap in the face to Native Americans.

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