You are 41 Weeks Pregnant!
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH YOU
You are probably quite frustrated and tired of being pregnant. Your baby just isn’t quite ready to be born. Making love is not only a wonderful way to connect with your partner, but it can help to bring on labor — if your baby is ready and your membranes have not yet ruptured. Though induction can be tempting, remember that you “buy” a package of interventions if you decide to ask for an induction, so be sure to make an informed choice.
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY
In general, babies who are overdue, and who are still in a healthy environment, weigh more, may appear more alert and have more hair than babies born earlier. In the book, “Silent Knife: Cesarean Prevention and Vaginal Birth after Cesarean,” Nancy Wainer Cohen, writes, “You need to know that your baby will be born when it is ready, when all systems are go. You can use the “overdue” time to reflect on your pregnancy, appreciate your body’s ability to grow a baby so well, and rest for the upcoming birth.”
EATING FOR TWO
Try Apple Betty, submitted by ParentsPlace.com member, Barbra. Okay, it does contain sugar and butter, but after seeing your due date come and go, we can’t think of anyone who deserves a treat more than you!
6 apples (Macintosh work well), peeled, cored and sliced thinly
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup butter
Arrange apples in a deep baking dish. Mix brown sugar, flour and butter with a fork until the mixture forms balls resembling small peas. Spread mixture over the apples and press slightly. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Serve warm with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt.
FACT OF THE WEEK
Still on a cleaning spree? It’s important to take frequent rest — and snack — breaks throughout the day. Sit down, put your feet up for 20 or 30 minutes and enjoy a healthy snack and a drink. Keep in mind that labor may start at any time of the day or night so it is important that you stay well rested and well nourished