Well, I didn't say a prayer, and I most certainly did not light a candle. Instead, I used the power of positive reasoning and decided that instead of being a grouch about last week's lack of progress, I would try to find something good in the whole thing. And I came up with this: the longer it takes for the baby to come, the more paid time off I'm accruing at work. Voila, my motivation to hang on until the baby is ready.
And today, progress! 50% effaced and 2 cm dilated! Holy moly. The doctor said she thought the baby would be delivered within a week to 10 days! Holy moly.
Now, reason tells me not to get too hung up on this. After all, women walk around 2 cm dilated for weeks before delivering. But, as they say, progress is progress, and I'll take it. And just in case it's still nothin' doin' at least I'm still accruing PTO.
7-10 days... I may need to make a couple more guesses. I could really use a big cash pay-out, although players may think it fishy if I actually win. Want to walk a couple miles and then eat some spicey chili?
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