Here’s a thought... what if we stopped thinking of “due dates” as eviction dates and started thinking of them as a goal? And not a goal to get baby out, but a goal to keep baby in?
What if, when you have a cervical check prior to that due date, you praise your body for doing it’s job: your cervix is still mostly closed and keeping baby safely inside. Great job, cervix!
What if your friends and family stop texting “is the baby here yet?” And start texting “way to go keeping that baby safe and snug inside until they’re fully cooked!”
What if instead of bemoaning the aches and pains in those last few weeks, you listen to your body’s cues and rest as much as possible, allowing your baby the time and space to finish their development in peace and calm.
What if everyone in your life... your boss, your spouse, your mother-in-law, your midwife or doctor, understood that rest and patience is *exactly* what you need as you strive to reach that 40-week goal.
What if you feel relief at 40 weeks that you’re still pregnant, instead of worry?
What if you refuse to rush your baby out of your womb?
What if you trust that your baby will come at the exact right time?
This approach isn’t for everyone. Some babies come early. Some come late. Some babies truly need to come early. But for a healthy pregnant person carrying a healthy baby 40 weeks can be the GOAL to reach instead of a deadline to beat.
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