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WARNING: Like the title of this post indicates, if you are sportin’ a ding-a-ling, you may not be interested in this info. 

Yesterday, I had an appointment at my OBGYN’s and took a NST (non stress test) to make sure Will was still alright hanging out in there.  Good news – he’s just peachy.  Our doctor recommended that we weigh the risks with waiting vs. the rewards.  So Jeremy & I came up with a decision on what to do about my 48in diameter belly.  We have scheduled an inducement for tomorrow at 5am. 

However, last night I started having some pretty tight contractions.  And today they are pretty intense.  and painful.  But not close enough to justify the label of ‘labor’.  And my water hasn’t broken…although the mucus…yeah…which is way more disgusting than ever needs to be explained online…that’s no longer taking up residence in my uterus.  Back to the point – we are definitely going to have a baby by Friday. 

So now…here’s where you guys come into play.  I need your help.  I need some prayer warriors to take up arms.  I know you’re out there.  And I would really love to have this baby come au natural…not because I am against drugs…I’m not.  Drugs can be friends with me anytime.  My only issue with Pitocin is that I would be stuck in bed.  And that situation scares me worse than animals with clothes on (which I find extremely frightening for some odd reason!).  So I need you to pray that either a) my cervix would fully cooperate TONIGHT thus eliminating the need to be bed-ridden or b) that I could lay aside my fear of being stuck on my back.  I know whatever happens, the most important thing is a healthy baby and a healthy me…so really everything else falls by the wayside.  But it would be extra nice to know that I have at least a few more prayers on the superhighway to heaven! 

Could you do that for me?  Pretty please?    I would love you forever if you did…and just so everyone knows…I will be sure to update ya’ll asap with any new news.

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  2. Oh I just got chills!! We had our little boy Sept of 08 and I remember all to well the excitement!! GOOD LUCK!!!!! Against my want they induced me the day he was due – Pitocin is not good and creates more pain then God intended – I swear it really is awful and if they have to do it tell them to take it easy with the stuff and not crank it out like their life depended on it. The epidural was heaven and allowed me to concentrate on the joy of having a baby surrounded by my family rather then screaming and cursing in pain. You will do fine!!!! Many people have been where you are and they all did great – remember every minute – we’ll all be praying for you 🙂 Peace Out!!!!

  3. Since my sister just went through this process yesterday, I have had you on my mind. Although 14 hours of pitocin did not produce a vaginal delivery (baby too large, cervix too small, cord wrapped around baby, baby was posterior, did we need any more reasons) I will tell you that she was not stuck in bed while on pitocin for those 14 hours. They tried EVERYTHING before having to do the c-section. In the end a beautiful, healthy baby girl was born and a c-section was inevitable (which provides peace as their birthing “plan” totally was thrown out the window). Nothing is impossible with God and His will will be done. I do pray that you have peace with the whole process and hope in the promise of new life!

  4. Prayers are coming your way for a safe delivery for you both. You will be so surprised with the strength and endurance God will give you. You will be so excited and focused on the job at hand that you won’t be afraid. Can’t wait to see the pictures.

  5. Good luck Katie and Will! I found with my boys that a lot of walking at this stage helped a lot. Hang in there!

  7. I have been enjoying following your blog (and your updates about your soon-to-be-born little one). I had a baby girl in july (also natural) so I remember what it like–I will be praying.

  8. I’ve been praying for you since Sunday and will continue to do so! Yay, you’re going to be a mom!

  9. Consider it done 🙂 Prayers sent to the superhighway to heaven and the best, biggest wishes on the information superhighway to you. xoxo Good luck (you too Wil!)

  10. Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way! Just think – you get to meet your baby soon. Good luck!

  12. I was just talking about you to a co-worker 🙂 because your cute pregnant!! I will say a prayer for you now and when it comes to mind. Au natural it is!!! You can do it Katie. Thanks for the update!

    xo
    Jo

  15. I’m not a religious girl, but I’ll send you some good vibes! I hope everything goes alright and I really think you need a twitter account so we can keep up with you! Good luck!

  19. Hi Katie, I’m not blessed with the gift of faith like you are, but I wish you all the best. You’ll be in my thoughts tomorrow morning 5 a.m. (I must admit that it’ll be easier for me since it’ll be 11 a.m. here). A big hug from Bologna, Italy!

  20. Katie, I will pray for you. I know we don’t know each other but HE knows us both, so I will be praying for Will to arrive safely and for you to be strong.

  21. I was thinking about you earlier today – if the little guy had decided to make an appearance yet.

    Sounds like he is coming very soon! I’ll keep you in my thoughts :o)

  22. Good thoughts, good juju, good thoughts, good juju! Definitely want to try to stay away from that Pitocin if possible.

    I’ve been eagerly anticipating the arrival of your little man! Sooo excited for you guys!

    (This is Brittany, formerly of Notes From the Grove :o)

  23. Well….I thought since you didn’t call me back you had already gone into labor. Dang it!

    So….me and Jules are going to come visit if its cool with you Friday or Saturday depending on what happens with your baby and your vagina. I will be praying for you. And if you think of it call me back. And let me know if you need anything.

    I LOVE YOU KATIE YOU CAN DO IT!

  24. I will be praying for you. I’m 31 weeks pregnant and also live here in Atlanta. I’ve spent the last few months preparing for a natural birth. Lid you I’m equally of afraid of pitocin and epidurals.

    Here is the prayer that I’ve been preparing for myself and I hope it will work for you. I pray that you are able to ride the wave of each contraction and surrender to the process knowing with strong faith that God as our devine creator, created you with exactly this process in mind.

  25. Of course you have my prayers! I really respect you for your choices, and unlike most who try to give advice, I will just say to follow your intuition and enjoy the ride.

  26. You got it mama. I’m praying for you right now and I have tears in my eyes thinking of what you are about to experience. Your world is gonna be rocked – so excited for you, Katie!

  27. I’m not all religious- however, I promise to cross all my fingers and toes with hope & happy thoughts that Will makes an appearance tonight. Come on cervix!

  28. I will definitely be praying!!! How exciting that you will get to meet your SON in just a few short days (or maybe even hours!). Praising the Lord for that little miracle in your Bower belly! Can’t wait to see pics of your new family.

  32. Katie Honey, everything will be OK. I’m praying for you, but YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

    Come on Baby Will!

    (I think this is my first ever comment!)

  34. I will be praying for you Katie and baby Will that all goes smoothly. I was just like you and was so scared of the idea of a needle being stuck in my back and hoping that I would be able to have a drug free delivery. But mother nature had other plans. With my first baby, I was in labor for 3 days with intense and frequent contractions that did nothing to dilate my cervix. My water broke and I even dislodged my mucus plug (it is pretty gross) and 10 hours later I was still only a finger tip dilated. Doh!! So they had to give me pitocin b/c they needed my baby out within 24 hours of my water breaking and we were already 12 hours in. I finally opted for the epidural and let me just tell you that I felt SO MUCH better after the epidural. I had an awesome anesthesiologist (even if he did look like he was only 12 years old) and he got the needle in the right spot on the first try and it only felt like a tiny pinch….not painful at all!!! After that, I could just relax and rest through the contractions until I was ready to push and my baby girl was born after 3 hours of pushing and 23 hours after my water broke! So that was my birth story and each one is different. I will pray that you get to have the labor and delivery that you want and that everybody is healthy.

  37. How exciting! I was induced with my first and it wasn’t so bad, although I ended up with a C-section {more to do with my stubborn child than the induction itself}. I’ll be repeating that next Wednesday with #2, so I’m waddling around right with you! No matter how your sweet boy gets here, it will be a success when he’s in your arms. Don’t fret, just enjoy it – the moment you become a mommy is the best :).

  40. Katie-
    I’ve been reading your blog for a least a year now… and am now in the pregnancy boat. I will DEFINITELY be praying for a safe healthy delivery for momma and baby!!
    Good luck!!

  44. I highly suggest accupuncture to induce. It has worked for several friends and they were able to avoid pitocin. Though it sounds like things are on their way as it is. I would also suggest lots and lots of walking! Good luck – giving birth is just an absolutely amazing experience with an even better end result no matter how you get there!

  45. oh yay oh yay oh yay!

    so I haven’t commented yet to tell you that I gave up blogs for Lent and then realized I might miss baby Will being born and I was so sad and actually felt bad I didn’t tell you I would be thinking of you in advance, like you would even know I was gone! : P glad Will waited until I rejoined blogland to arrive, can’t wait to “meet” him!

    prayers are being said this moment on your behalf, so excited for you!!! : )

  46. Hi Katie, I was on pitocin for my labor because I was induced. Really, it wasn’t that bad, and they gave me morphine early on so I could go to sleep, which gave me lots of energy when it came to PUUUUUSH!! I did have an epidural as well. So, I will pray for you, but I really hope you feel a little better knowing that pitocin really isn’t too bad 🙂 (P.S. HI WILL!)

  47. Praying for you! God will be with you no matter what course little Will comes out. I was in the water broke, no contractions, induced, baby facing the wrong way, epidural, vacuum group….and I wouldn’t change it for the world because I felt God with me the entire time. He’ll be with you darling and you’ll rejoice the moment you lay eyes on your little boy.

  48. I’m delurking to say “GOOD LUCK!” and also thank you for your wonderful blog. It’s a highlight of my day. Can’t wait to read all about your newest addition soon.

  49. Sounds like things are moving along on their own. With both my sons, my water didn’t break until I was 9-10cm dilated and I completely sympathize with not wanting to stay in bed. I didn’t either. Not at all. Walking and moving was all I wanted to do and really what helped me deal with the contractions. I also think the movement helped me dilate. I had bad back labor with both babies and laboring on my hands and knees or standing and bending over the bed reduced the intensity of the contractions considerably. I also had my midwife sweep my membranes a few times when I started to have contractions but they weren’t yet in that “actual labor” phase. This helped a lot in moving things along! Just some thoughts. I wish you a wonderful, safe, and smooth birth!

  50. I’m not a religious person, but I’m spiritual. Makes sense, right? I am sending good thoughts your way. I think you are going to do a great job, regardless of how it happens.

  51. Hello my friend! I will be praying for you… have you tried all the ole wives tales? I will be praying that you will go into labor on your own pre-pitocin… that’s not too much to ask… I don’t think! Please keep us posted! xoxo D

  54. I love reading your blog and love that you love the Lord! I am praying for a soon and safe delivery for Will!!!

  55. I’ll pray tonight for you, specifically for the best-case labor scenario, and especially for much strength during labor and in the (sleepless) days to come. Your life is about to change radically and I am so excited for you!!

  57. You, baby Will, and Jeremy are all in my prayers right now! I’m a doula-in-training so I love birth and have been hoping you’d give a birth update on the blog! You might not be in labor yet, but this is pre-labor… labor will come soon! Remember that if you’re still in pre-labor and want to wait it out, you can cancel the induction. Nobody says you have to keep the appointment. Just do whatever you and Jeremy decide is best for YOU and for Will and don’t let anyone pressure you into something you don’t want to do. I hope for your sake that you get to have freedom of movement during labor, but if not that’s okay too! Baby Will is already a miracle, and it is just amazing how God has designed your body perfectly for such an occasion. Ah, okay, enough already from this birth junkie! 🙂 Can’t wait to hear the news of Will’s arrival!

  58. Just know that you are in God’s care. If things don’t go they way you want them to proceed, just remember to trust your Docs and to have faith – all will go as it should. And, I have learned in childbirth (and in life) that I’m not always the driver. So, relax and enjoy this time b/c your little man will be here soon!

  59. Katie, we’ve never met but I’ve been following the blog for about six months. I will be praying for a safe and healthy delivery. Even if it does not go as hope remember that it’s part of HIS plan.

  60. I haven’t been pregnant before so I can’t give you any advice but I’m sending best wishes and hope everything goes well for you and Will! And Jeremy! 🙂 Good luck!

  62. Of course we will pray for you!

    I will pray that Baby Will comes out on his own this evening!!

    You just created a place so lovely that he doesn’t want to leave 🙂

    Is it weird to call someone’s uterus lovely?…

  63. Praying for the arrival of a healthy baby and strength for you to make it through 🙂

  67. Good luck! I’ve already prayed once for you but I’ll be sure to mention you in my nightly prayer before bed! I wish you all the love and support you need to get through this and I can’t wait to hear more about little Will after he is in the world!

  68. This is my first time commenting but am a total stalker. All I want to say is to be sure to eat an AWESOME meal tonight before you either go into labor au natural or being induced. I think you can’t eat anything after 11 or midnight??? I’ve had 3 kids – 2 were induced and 1 came on his own time table. Good luck! I’m sure all will go well.

  69. Katie you’re wonderful and I’m praying for you!!

    I hope you don’t have to use Pitocin either! (watch “The Business of Being Born” on Netflix about this)

    Good luck! We’ll be waiting anxiously!

  70. I have been obsessively refreshing your blog hoping for an update! So, I had a baby in December ’08, induced with Pitocin, vaginally, with an epidural. You can do it! In my hospital here in Colorado, they introduced wireless monitering the week I had James. If you have wired monitering, most hospitals will let you at least stand next to your bed if Will doesn’t get stressed by it, or sit in a rocker or on a birthing ball for a bit every hour. Sometimes, they’ll even let you start with a vaginal suppository of hormones to get your cervix playing nicely, which gives you time to walk around and do what you can before they hook you up.

    I won’t lie, Pitocin sucks! It burns going in and makes your contractions very intense. What did me in, personally, was when they broke my water. However, getting my epidural (12 hours in) allowed me to concentrate and relax, and I still pushed out an 8 pounder with a 15.5 inch around head. I don’t think I could have stomached it without the drugs. Whatever happens, as long as you guys are happy and healthy, it’s fine!

    We are thinking happy, healthy, safe labor and birth thoughts for you here!

  71. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Please know that He will be with you three the whole way. Enjoy the experience and just focus on the end result and don’t forget to breathe!

  73. I will definitely pray for you and a safe natural birth with a precious healthy baby! I am so excited for you guys and I don’t even know you! I hope you’ll also keep us updated. I’m looking forward to the birth story (I hope you’ll share:) ) I’m due in July with a little baby boy and any advice from a new mother is loved!

    p.s. it sounds like you’re in labor to me!

  75. Sending your cervix good vibes. Avoid the induction if at all possible since you’ll probably need an epidural if you have Pitocin. Your body and you are stronger than you expect. I was in labor for 74 hours and pushed out my boy drug free. It was the most amazing experience of my life and the post-delivery high is the best thing ever. Good luck!

  78. Prayers coming your way from Arizona. Along with love and warmest wishes for a beautiful delivery and wonderful first gazes into wee Will’s eyes. I am so excited for you! Can’t wait for any and all updates and photos. Don’t forget to show all of us virtual aunties the important stuff… all twenty fingers and toes. Go Katie… Go Katie… Go Katie… Go Katie…..

  79. Dont worry about potocin I had it with my first and as soon as the enduced I had my daughter in 3 hours potocin is what they use to enduce

  80. Katie, I will be honored to forward my thoughts and prayers to heaven as you prepare for and bring baby Will into the world. You have lots of support from the blogosphere!

  81. Praying for you and baby Will right now (& sneaking a few extra prayers in for an all natural delivery for you!)

    Can’t wait to officially hear the happy news!! Good luck!

  82. YAY! Katie, that is so exciting! OK, here was the advice from my OB when I was over due… sex. I know it’s hysterical to even contemplate at this point, but ummm semen has a natural pitocin like effect. So, yeah. There you have it. It’s worth a try, sounds like you may be started already anyway if you’re having good contractions!

    Best of luck!!

  84. Good luck; if you exercise, including exercising upright as much as possible, that should help.

  85. I will be praying for you! Can’t wait to see pictures of your sweet new family!

  86. Sending good thoughts your way. Here’s to hoping it is already happening. If you’re open to suggestions – (hope this isn’t too woowoo for you)
    Try some positive visualization tonight – really meditate and picture yourself going into labor. Visualize what that would look like from an observer’s perspective, imagine how it will feel to you, and think about what happens on, well, your insides – think about your cervix opening up* and your uterus contracting (think back to what cramps feel like and recall that muscle memory). Picture it from baby Will’s perspective too! Then go on to visualize your ideal birth. Mentally practice all these steps in your head. Have Jeremy join in on the positive visualizations. And of course, try all that other typical stuff to get a baby coming too. Good luck – so excited for you and can’t wait for you to finally meet your baby!
    *As a fellow photographer, picture your cervix like a camera aperture and think “f1.2!” (or whatever fastest lens you have). This is what worked for me during a GYN procedure!

  87. You and Will will both be in my prayers. Hoping all goes well. You’re srong – you’ll do just fine. Can’t wait to “meet” that baby, who’ll surely be gorgeous!

  88. Lord,

    I pray that everything goes smoothly (and quickly) for Katie tonight. I pray that nothing hampers her desire to have this baby without drugs, and I pray that you take her focus off the pain as much as possible. I pray that her son is born naturally, healthy, and that he grows to become a great man of God. Oh – and please be there for Jeremy too. An uneventful birth (for all parties involved!) would be splendid.

    In Jesus’ name, Amen.

  92. How exciting! Your moment is finally here! I’m praying that Ms. Cervix will cooperate and that a healthy and happy Will will get here soon!

  93. Many prayers for you, Will and your boyfriend that you have a swift and safae delivery. We can’t wait to meet little Will!

  94. Sounds like you are already in labor! God made our bodies to do this. You may already know this but squatting can help with the contractions and help expand your pelvis. I had a long labor with my daughter and found it a great help! I will be praying for you and your new blessing!

  95. katie, i’ll lift you up in prayer! {just did, in fact.} so excited for you guys. praying for a healthy baby and a fear-less mama. 🙂

  96. Yea! My daughter will be 3 weeks tomorrow – we had a natural birth at home. I know it’s not for everyone, but it was a beautiful and fun experience. Labor and birth does not have to be scary. Lots of love and thoughts are being sent your way!

  98. I’ll be praying for you, Jeremy, and Will! I so enjoy reading your blog and can’t wait to see pictures of Baby Bower! 🙂

  101. Ohhh!! I’m a just thrilled for you both, you get to meet your son SO soon! I will most definitely say prayers for you, prayers for a quick, healthy delievery! Can’t wait to hear about that beautiful baby boy!

  104. Praying that the Lord would give you peace and focus- focus on Christ, focus on your husband, focus on the beautiful baby you’re about to hold. For health and smoothness of everything working itself out, the doctor’s hands and your energy, but most definitely for the Lord’s will.

    SO excited for you!
    <

  105. oh yes, and this is not a wives-tale.. go eat some eggplant parmesan tonight. Eggplant is LOADED with pitocin.
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  106. Prayers are going up for you here, Katie. All will be well with Will. We will be waiting with wonder for word of Will’s womb withdrawl.

    Blessings!!

  107. It has been 21 years since my last child(ren) – twins- number 4 and 5! Natural births everytime but the last – casearean. Best of luck to you and I will keep you in my prayers!

  109. i’m praying. i think you are preciously awesome and i am so excited for yall.

  111. Katie you are in my heart and prayers sweetheart!! I totally believe you can do this! I’m sending love, and prayers, and good vibes!

  112. you’ve so got my prayers. and will does too. here’s to will coming out which ever way is best!

  113. Hiro Monster (who’s wearing his social sweater–don’t hate) and I are sending good, natural, speedy delivery vibes your way, Katie-bear!!!!! We love you and can’t wait to “meet” the little guy. Will’s going to have the coolest nursery any boy can wish for.

  114. Good Luck!! How exciting that you will be a mommy in just a few days – if not sooner! I will be sending prayers your way.

  115. The “warning” is so funny. As always you have such a great attitude. You’ve got another prayer on the superhighway. God knows your heart (and uterus) and everything will work out like it should.

  116. I’m not sure I have ever been so excited for a complete stranger before in my whole life! Definitely sending prayers for everyone involved, You & Jeremy, little baby Will and all of the doctors and nurses who will be caring for you! Prayers of peace and comfort and also patience as there are a whole bunch of things to look forward too! Can’t wait to hear the news of the precious little blessing! What an amazing miracle! I swear I have been checking this thing 100 times a day for the past three weeks just waiting for the exciting news!

    Praying for you all!
    -Renee

  117. I’m so excited for you guys!!! Sending you positive labor vibes and wishing you the best birth story!! The adventure is about to begin!!

  120. Wahoooo!!! I am thrilled for your family and wish you all the best for your labor and delivery. I would relive every moment of my labor in a heartbeat–it’s the most incredible experience to go through and meeting your child for the first time is breathtaking. All the best to you three:)

  122. Praying for you and hoping everything goes smoothly. Can’t wait to hear all the details :)GOOD LUCK!!

  124. I’ll be praying for you Katie! I hope everything goes well. Even though I just know you from reading your blog, you seem like a very strong person (well, of course with all that Bower Power working for ya) and I’m sure you’ll be just fine. All the best!

  125. Good luck with your delivery, Katie. Just know that you do NOT have to be stuck in bed because of the Pitocin. If your doctor gave you this info, then there may be another reason. But I was induced (the OB broke my water and I had pitocin) with my second daughter and was able to get up and move around a lot until I had my epidural. So, wishing you a healthy, happy delivery, whether the doctor has to get it started for you or it happens naturally! Good luck 🙂

  126. I am praying for a healthy Will and Katie. But reaaallly, I would like it if he didn’t make his arrival until Friday and shared my BIRTHDAY 🙂

  129. Of course you’re in my prayers…you and Jeremy and little Will. I’m praying right now and will continue!

  132. Ok I’m not gonna bore you with my own details. I wish you all the luck and love in the world. You can do this.Remember none of us knew what we were doing the first time and somehow we all made it through. You will too. GO KATIE IT’S YOUR SONS BIRTHDAY GO KATIE!!!! Mad mad love PS don’t hurt your boytoy!

  137. Katie-
    This is my first comment but I just had come out and say YOU CAN DO IT! I will be saying an extra prayer for you tonight. Can’t wait to see Will. You’re going to be a mom! How crazy is that?!

  140. Katie- I wanted you to know that you
    can count on my prayers.
    P.S. You are not going to believe how much your
    heart is capable of loving until you hold baby
    Will in your arms! I am so excited for you.

  141. prayers are headed your way! i wish you the best! i had my first child with pitocin and i enjoyed my experience with my second child MUCH better. she came all naturale, no time for ANY meds at all. i hope your experience goes well!

  143. Prayers for a quick, safe and relatively pain-free 🙂 delivery. Having been induced myself (I was strong-armed by my OB), I don’t blame you for preferring to wait for Will to decide his birth time. However, I was able to move around with the pitocen, just not the epidural. I can’t imagine having gone through it without the epidural. No matter how it happens, it will be amazing, because at the end, you will be a MOMMY! Yay!!!

  144. Wow! Thanks so much for keeping us “up to date.” And, what an incredible testament to the community of faith that surrounds you. I’ll be praying for you, baby Will, and your other half. God is good-all the time. May He answer your prayers in the way you desire. Blessings on this joyous time!

  145. Sending prayers for a wonderful delivery-however it plays! God does what we need him to do and at the end of the day it won’t matter when you look in baby Will and your boyfriends eyes! Best wishes!

  147. Oh yay! Little Will is on his way! Best wishes for all to go well over the next couple of days! Can’t wait to hear the big announcement and the fabulous story we all know you’ll tell about the delivery!

  149. Lots of prayers for the Bower family of THREE! 🙂 I’ll even have Noah add Will to his bedtime prayers tonight 🙂 Sending lots of aloha your way from across the pond and plenty of good thoughts ~ can’t wait to see pictures of your precious lil’ man and thank you so much for including us in your journey! 🙂

  151. Lots and lots of prayers and easy labor vibes! I can’t wait to virtually meet your little Will!

    🙂 <—— That is me using a lot of restraint and not giving you unsolicited advice.

    I hope that you have a perfect birth experience!

  152. Will definitely pray for you. Trust your body to know what to do! Most of the time, it can be done w/out all of the modern interventions. I am thankful they are there if they are necessary. I have had 2 inductions w/ epi’s and 1 natural. A natural birth is the most amazing thing I have ever experienced. I pray God gives you wisdom and discernment. Can’t wait to see pics of your son.

  155. Prayers are definitely going your way. Though my birth experience was different than most, it was still the most beautiful thing I have ever experienced. I always thought people were weird when they said that, but now I totally get it. Hoping and praying your’s will be beautiful, natural, healthy and downright AWESOME!

  156. Oh my gosh, I didn’t realize it was this soon! Woo Whoo! Congrats, everything will be just fine! I can’t wait to see the little guy 🙂 How exciting! Get some rest girlie!

  157. Oh please, let your body work this out.

    Don’t push the pitocin! I had that with my first and for me, it was kind of a terrible experience and I ended up with a section (I shunned all other drugs and did it natural all the way up to the end when after 2 hrs of pushing baby girl just was not wanting to come out). With my second I waited to go into labor (11 days late so I feel your pain – baby girl was 16 days late so I let the docs talk me into inducement even though she was fine in there according to NST, etc) and it was THE BEST. Laboring at home is way better than doing it all in the hospital. The car ride there was a little intense (not gonna lie), but my son was born without drugs 4 hours after we got there.

    Either way you do it, Katie, you will be ok. Just know that waiting a few extra days (I know, they feel like an eternity) can yield such a better experience if baby is doing ok in there (sounds like he is).

    So many blessings on you for a natural and smooth birthing process. YOU CAN DO THIS. No matter what way you do it, no matter how many people tell you that you should get an epidural or look at you crazy style for choosing not to, YOU CAN DO THIS. Your baby has a smart mama and you will make the choice that is right for you both. I’m so excited for you!!

    Looking forward to “meeting” your little guy when you are able to share about it on your blog.

    God bless you all. 🙂

  161. Katie,
    Wishing you a safe and natural delivery.Can’t wait to see baby Will’s pictures! Breathe just right..That’s the key!

  162. Katie I’m praying for you, Will and Jeremy. I’m praying for God’s peace to cover you tonight so that you can relax and let your body do its amazing labor thing! It sounds like with the mucus plug and contractions your body has already started early labor, just surrender to that. I hope that you can avoid induction since your body has already started doing it and that pitocin is painful. You can do it! May the Lord bless you and keep you and Will safe and healthy.

  165. I will definitely add my prayers – and remember, “I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me.” (Phil. 4:13)

  166. Good luck – sending many good vibes and best wishes your way. Can’t wait to hear more news

  167. katie, another lurker coming out of the woodwork to let you know you and your family have been lifted in prayer. your faith is an inspiration to me! i can’t wait to hear that you are all safe and basking in baby bliss.

  168. I’m sending up more prayers on your behalf. The first kid is so exciting and frustrating when you are past due, they are telling you that you are going to have to be induced to speed things along, and all you want is a happy, healthy baby (naturally if at all possible). I’ve been there with my first – unfortunately or thankfully I didn’t actually go into labor because as soon as I started Pitocin – the contractions went to 2.5 minutes long and were about 45 seconds apart. Yeah. So my son’s heart rate started going crazy and I ended up needing to do a c-section – but it turned out he was 10.5 lbs – so I’m actually thankful I didn’t have to push that out! Anyway, God knows what’s best for you and for Will, and I will be praying that he gives you peace of mind during this exciting time.

  170. Good luck, Katie!!! I’ll send some good, strenthening vibes your way. You can do it, lady. =] Can’t wait to see what your baby boy looks like. Congrats, you love birds. Wicked excited for you. heart

  171. I’ve been praying for you each day and those prayers will continue – my boys were both May babies and will soon be 24 and 18. I got my wish and had a natural birth with #1 but pitocin and an epidural had to be used with #2. I’d vote natural (like you I hated being stuck in bed) but realize that sometimes you have to let medicine intervene. Praying hard for your family – keep moving as long as you can – it really helps! Your faith, the love of those around you and your wonderful view of life will sustain you through labor! Good luck!

  172. Katie, going to say a prayer for a healthy, fast delivery for you and that beautiful baby. You will be great! 🙂

  174. Hey Katie,
    I will definitely be praying for you and your family these next few days. How exciting and scary! We just had our daughter at the end of January. I did have to go on Pitocin because my water had broken and we were on the infection time crunch, but while on it, I was able to sit on an exercise ball, by the bed. It’s the epidural that makes you be in the bed. (I eventually couldn’t take it any more and had to get the epidural). Also, I think one thing that really helped my progression early on was that they started me on “Cytotec” (a little pill they stick up in your hoo ha). So I was able to have that for 5 hours before the pitocin drip was started. You should ask to see if they can start you that way.

    Good luck!!!!!!

    Beth

  175. You can do this!! Come on Will…don’t make your mom wait any longer. Make it quick! 🙂 Good luck you guys! Can’t wait to see pictures of your little man. Boys are the best!!

  176. Just said a prayer for you, and will continue to lift you and your family up! And animals with clothes on freak me out too.

  178. Saying a prayer for you. I totally understand your desire to have a natural birth. I did with my second son and it was an awesome, uplifiting, experience. If you have not already, ask your midwife for ways to get things going au natural. Mine suggested some things to try when my water broke and labor stalled. I’m not going to go into it here, but they did work. Love you blog and can’t wait to hear about Will’s arrival!

  180. Absolutely praying – will keep you in my prayers all day! I was checking the blog today thinking “where is that baby!” so I hope he’s on his way out safely. 🙂 God is with you guys!

  181. best of luck katie!! hopefully at this point he’s already made his appearance!! 🙂 you’re gonna be an awesome mom!

  183. Sending prayers and good thoughts your way!! Good luck and can’t wait to see baby Will!

  186. Soooo excited for you guys! Best wishes for a safe and happy birth experience. Can’t WAIT to “meet” Will!

  188. I’ll be praying for you too! It sounds like you are moving towards labor on your own, so maybe you could wait and see if things kick in on their own? Get to walking girl!

  189. Katie Bower!! Yippee Skippy!!- I can’t wait to “meet” Baby Will! Prayers already sent up the superhighway for a safe and joyful delivery AND (I didn’t forget, that’s way internet buddies are for, right?) that you and Will will fall hopelessly in love the moment you lay eyes on one another! And Jeremy- I haven’t forgotten you either! Congratulations on your perfectly blessed son! Pictures soon please, mmmkay?

  190. April 8th is my daughter’s birthday. She is 20 today and a sweetheart. So if it is meant to be today, Will can share a birthday with my daughter and Buddha!

  191. Yay you! Sounds like you are in labor! We had to induce in February and it wasn’t bad at all- I kind of wondered why thet weren’t cranking it up!In fact, nothing went on until they broke my eater then it was zero to sixty in the blink of an eye. Baby Parker was with us less than an hour later! I will be praying for all of you!Remember, it isn’t the route, it’s the destination- and he will be so worth it! You will all do great!

  192. This is so exciting! I have enjoyed reading all of your progress and I know I am with the rest of your readers when I say that I am praying things go smoothly and the way you anticipate!

  195. I don’t know you, but I FEEL like I know you from reading your blog. So I really will be praying for you. So excited for your upcoming delivery!

  200. prayers already sent up. i hope everything goes well for you, and that little will makes his appearance with minimal fuss. =)

  202. Katie — sending good vibes your way. I was really determined not to be induced, but my baby boy had other plans at just about 41 weeks. Anyway, I was not totally bed ridden and was able to sit on the ball and in a rocker for part of the labor. It can be done! So, stay positive and know that tomorrow you’ll be holding your precious Will!

  204. I’ll say a little prayer for yoooou… look, I’m even singing to pursuade Will out… he might head back in if heard my actual singing voice. Good luck with everything!! We can’t wait to see him!

  207. Good luck! I wish you an easy, quick labor and a happy, healthy baby boy! Makes me want to cry just remembering how exciting it was for me with all three of my little guys… You’ll do just fine!

  210. Praying. SO EXCITED! Do everything today to make it happen au natural…WALK, SQUAT, WALK, WALK, WALK. SQUAT SOME MORE. ROLL AROUND ON AN EXCER.BALL. WHILE SQUATTING. WALK SOME MORE. (see the pattern?) Now quit reading this and go WALK!

  213. Hi Katie! I’ve been reading your blog for a while and have never commented, but I wanted wish you the absolute best. I’m not really religious, but I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and send some good vibes!

  216. Delurking to say good luck and many thoughts and prayers for a safe delivery! It’s been so fun to read about your pregnancy!I’m due Saturday…so I am in the same boat with ya!

  219. God, I pray for the birth of this little boy to be in your perfect timing. I pray that you will bring this little one into this world safely and that you protect his mother…please protect her body and her thoughts. I pray for Katie for a peace in this moment…no more worry, just a faith in you that will take her through this amazing time in her life. I pray for the birth of that little boy to come before the doctors give Katie anything to help the birth along. God you are so good and so perfect. Please speak to all who are with Katie and out in blog world to pray to you and stand in awe of Your presence…Our Creator, Our Lord…Amen

    Katie keep your eyes on our Creator, then there will be no room for anything else but Him.

  220. C’mon, Will! Be a good boy to your Mommy, will you, and just come out?!?! Good luck to you tomorrow, Katie! I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for you and hope for a healthy and SAFE delivery for both you and baby Will!

    xoxo,
    Lindsay

  221. Like so many, I can’t believe how “close” I feel to a whole bunch of strangers! As we all tune in to this blog, with excitement and so much obvious love, for me, it is almost an overwhelming feeling of camaraderie. Thank you, Katie, for providing such a beautiful avenue for friendship. A very special thank you for sharing your blessed event with all of us and making us feel so close. It’s 8:41am in Phoenix on Thursday, April 8th; prayers and continue to flow for your family and Will’s perfect arrival.

  222. Praying for you. Sounds like a very good sign that you’re having contractions. I was scheduled to get induced and went into labor on my own hours before the induction. I had pretty much what you’re describing the day before. Good luck!

  223. You go girl….whatever happens, it will be ‘your story’ forever! Embrace it and keep in mind that whatever Baby Will needs to come out healthy is what you will do!

  224. Praying. I had two huge babies with no drugs and very minimal intervention. I’m also a believer in not being bedridden if possible.

    I am very wimpy under most circumstances. YOU CAN DOO EEET! Good luck to all three of you!!

    xo

  226. Definitely praying for you! Can’t wait for your little one to make his way into the world!

  227. You are definitely in my prayers! God is so faithful…”Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart”. I will br praying for your strength, peace for you and Jeremy and a healthy baby Will!

  228. Katie, you will do just fine. Even if you have to be induced, it will be a smooth birthing process. I hoped for a natural birth, but my daughter wouldn’t turn fully. We found out later why (10″ imbilical cord) and my c-section was just fine. No regrets either way and yes, the epidural is very nice. Happy, happy. Can’t wait to see the first baby pictures and post of Hello Will!

  230. If you dropped your “elephant snot” (Hey, I have 3 kids, it needed a gross name) you’re getting there. Mine were born at home, but that’s neither here nor there, because you probably have Will in your arms as we speak.

  231. You have my prayers and positive vibes headed you direction. Best of luck to you for a quick and easy labor.

  233. Hey Katie. I’m praying for you. I’m 31 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and I hear you about the pitocin. Please know that there are people praying for you, and nothing that happens (NOTHING) will be outside of God’s will.

  234. Hey Katie,

    I’ve never commented before but love the blog and am always impressed by the way you incorporate faith into your everyday blogging about life and design! I just prayed for you, and know that our God is faithful to answer!

    -Abbey

  235. Good luck you guys! I had to induce both of my boys and everything worked out perfectly with both of them, and being in bed wasn’t as bad as I had thought it would be…especially when I got the sweetest gift ever…an epidural! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and I can’t wait to see pictures of your little man!

  236. Praying Girl! I hope that your baby is coming along fine by now. I love your blog and can’t wait to see all the adventures you, your boyfriend, and baby boy get into. It’s also great to have another Christian blogger (check out my site for a fashion inspired site) and i LOVE that you openly talk about Jesus and ask for prayer. Keep it up 🙂

    Sydney

  239. Katie and Jeremy:

    Wishing the both of you the absolute best!
    I’m sure everything will turn out OK.
    Your miracle will be here b4 you know it.

    What a way to start the weekend, eh?!!
    Just think, soon you will be 3…how exciting!! Here comes Will!

    Can’t wait to see the pics and the dirty details (okay, maybe hold off on the too dirty ones..hehe).

  243. Hi Katie!

    Pretty recent lurker, coming out to say good luck and I’m sending prayers your way! I had 2 boys, Mother Nature had no plans for me going natural and at the end of the day, all went well. It’s weird, you don’t forget the somewhat unpleasant-ness of giving birth, but somehow most of us forge on and do it again (and again and again). Anyway, just letting you know that a stranger in Ohio is thinking of you (how bad does that sound???)! Good luck!

  244. I know this stinks..my first baby was 9 days late!But she did come with no drugs..But what you could try is having someone really rub the inside of your feet and legs for about a good Half an hour or so and have them use good pressure. Have them rub them feet and legs all over the place! I did this with my second baby and went into labor 2 hours later. You could go get a pedi or go see a massage therapist or just have Jeremy rub you good tonight!The feet have some pressure ponts for putting you into labor especially the inside of the feet.Hope that helps!

  247. OH WOW… ok will pray for you but being induced with pitocin does not mean that you have to stay in bed. I was hooked up to monitors that allowed me to walk around. Several hours later with no movement in the right direction they broke my water then the contractions were HORRIBLE!!!!! I ended up saying yes to the epidural as I had been in serious pain (contractions) for 4hrs and had only dilated .5 cent. YES.. ONLY .5 cent. So the drugs came… and I can tell you that after the epidural I was sooooo much better. I could rest, they cranked up the pitocin and several hours later my beautiful baby girl was born!

    Just remember this… the Lord is the great physician and before going in we prayed that he would guide the nurses and the doctors hands as well as any support staff. We had a wonderful experience and even a scare for me afterwards… but we know that his hands played a huge part in our success.

    Im excited for you! Yeah a baby!!!!!

  249. Having had 4 babies with Pitocin, (they just never wanted to come out!) don’t worry. All will be well. When you hold the baby in your arms you will wonder what it was you were worried about!

  250. Sounds like you are in the beginning of labor to me!! Praying the birth of your dreams! I have experienced nothing but natural drug free births and they have all beeen amazingly spiritual experiences to me and I dont mean that in a new-agey way. I mean I was talking to Jesus and felt His presence and experienced His love in ways I never have outside of birth. I pray you are able to have a similar ‘made just for you’ experience!! If you haven’t already!!
    PS If he isnt already out, go walk walk walk, that will get little Will ready to come out!

  251. Best wishes to you and your beautiful new baby boy! I was induced with both my kids (epidural!) and things went just fine. Which ever way he comes out you will do great!

  252. Best of luck with labor and delivery!! You guys are in my thoughts and prayers!! I know we dont know each other in real life, but if we did- I’d definatly invite you to my mommy play group you seem so sweet and funny!! Congrats mommy and daddy to be!!
    xoxo
    Kelly

  253. Katie! I have been following your blog for the last year now and love it not only for your crazy sense of humor but also for the down to earth, no nonsense way you express your faith! It is not always easy to be a twenty something trying to live for Jesus in today’s world! It is truly a blessing to know there are a lot of us out there! All that to say, I believe in the power of prayer and although we have never met, I will be saying some serious prayers for you and Will today, sistah!

  261. I must tell you 5 weeks ago I sounded alot Ike you. My contractions started Sunday night and went all day Monday..though not consistent. By Monday evening I was having steady contractions and our baby boy was born early Tuesday morning. We were supposed to be induced that night! Here’s hoping you go into labor soon! Prayers for you, daddy and baby!

  262. We’re still cheering for you here in Colorado! Hope everyone is healthy and happy.

  263. Katie…I wanted to tell you that I had to have pitocin when delivering my son on February 22. My circumstances didn’t allow me to have an epidural. It wasn’t the most pleasant experience, but I would do it again in a heart beat. The end product is worth the discomfort. Best of luck tomorrow. I can’t wait to see pictures.

  265. Hey there Katie, I’ve never left a comment on your site before but I’ve been checking in with you for about a year or so and I just adore ya! I thought that I should introduce myself first before letting you know that you and your boys are definitely in my prayers tonight. I pray that you’ll have peace that surpasses your understanding, and remember that perfect love casts out fear He’s on your side =)
    Sincerely Becky

  266. Baby Yet??? I had both Pitocin & an epidural with all 3 of my kiddos and all went well!! I just said a little prayer for you and yours! Good luck!!!

  268. I was induced but didnt have pitocin. I went in at 7AM they broke my water and then they hooked me up to my breast pump. 15 minutes three times and the contractions started. using a breast pump causes the body to secrete oxytocin. Honestly give it a shot it worked great for me. Good luck.

  271. All I know is you’ve had long enough! Come on now… we can’t wait to see Will!

  272. I’m definitely praying for au natural. I have had 4 kids, 3 came on their own, #4 had to be induced and I ended up with an epidural and for me, being induced was the worst experience of my life. Best wishes and God be with you all.

  273. I actually had you on my mind yesterday whishing you a great birth, and a beautiful welcome to Will. Good luck.

  274. I just had a baby 4 months ago and was going through the same thing I did not want to be induced and did not want Pitocin so I asked my Dr what I could do to have this baby now she said go home have sex yes my dr told me that it worked for all three of her kids kind of crazy hearing your dr tell you to go home and have SEX. She also told me to walk 4 miles and eat spicy food. With in two days of doing all three of these I had a healthy happy baby girl. Good luck I pray that you have a fast easy labor.

  276. I have been following your blog for a couple of months now. You and your husband are so adorable and I am so excited for yall on this next phase of life. My son is turning 11 next Saturday and being a mom is the greatest of gifts.
    Lots of luck and love, Tina

  277. delurking to say I’ll be saying a G’day God from Australia for you and thank you for your posts that always make me smile

  278. I just wanted to say thanks for the warning at the top of the post! I didn’t read your post because I’m a girl who feels pretty squicky about the whole pg/babies concept in general, but I seriously can’t thank you enough for the courtesy! So many people assume everyone wants to know the status of their fertility at all times – thank you for getting it 🙂 Best wishes with the baby!

  279. Oh my goodness. You’ve got my prayers, although I’m pretty sure you’ve already got a babe in your arms!

  282. Isn’t it cool that we can pray for people we don’t even know?? 🙂 though I feel like I know you and love your blog. I understand wanting to do it au natural, having it all planned out how it will be, but just roll with and *try* to be at peace and be confident with however things go. You are being prayed for!

    I will be praying for you, give everything to the Lord, every joy, every fear, every anxious thought…he hears! Hope everything goes wonderfully!! How exciting!!! xo

  284. certainly I will pray. my labor came fast and out of the blue. I pushed forever but only had a small outer tear w/ no stitches required. for postpartum recovery I am thankful.

    I had a sinus infection and was exhausted, so while I took various positions at diff points, the midwife had me labor on my back at certain points and it wasn’t that bad. let your fears go. God will hear your heart’s cry.

  287. it’s already Sunday (when I’m reading this and praying!) but I believe in retroactive prayers (LOL!) i had 1 pitocin birth (stuck in bed) and 1 au naturale birth that came SUDDENLY in my upstairs bathroom, and I don’t care what anyone says, the bathroom baby experience was way better! healthy baby and Mom–thank you Jesus!

  289. Hi there, is everything OK? I keep obsessively checking for an update even though I don’t know you at all! Praying that all is well and that blogging has just moved down to the very bottom of the priority list 🙂

  290. If I had a dollar for everytime I’ve refreshed this page…. um, is that weird that I’ve been thinking about you all weekend and we’ve never met? On Thursday morning I woke up and was like, today is baby day!!! This cyberspace world is strange and exciting. Anywho, I know he’s here now and I can’t wait to see his face and hear how you guys are doing! Love and prayers from NYC. Cheers mama!!

  291. I have been following your blog for some time now. I will be saying prayers for you. Our little Granddaughter was born six months ago with Pitocin, epidural. Wish I could send you a photo. She is gorgeous, and very healthy. Love and prayers from Kennesaw.

  296. Katie!! You’re keeping us in suspense! We can’t wait to hear all about the birth of baby Will. We’ve been praying for you and anxiously await your next post 🙂

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