Overdue… waiting
10 things to remember when due date has come and gone and baby is still inside
1- due date is an estimate.
2- so you’re ready? Great! Now, let the baby come to that “ready” point.
3- pregnancy is a spiritual journey. Sitting tight is one of the challenges.
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4- you learn to respect the natures rhythm. Body knows when it’s ready, nothing to do with counting days.
5- remove any mental blocks that might be hiding in the blind spot. Any fears about birth, postpartum? Anyone to talk things through?
6- meditate and tune into baby’s vibes. Ask the baby “you ready?” and you might feel or hear the answer that “no, not yet, need to still stay inside get the finishing touches done.” You might feel more understanding towards the “lateness”.
7- motherhood is one big school of patience, what better way to start preparing that waiting without rushing!?
8- you’re given the last days to have the “old life”. Take the time to close that circle, maybe to a ritual of some kind. After this baby is out- the family dynamic is going to change.
9- sleep, read a good book, take care of yourself and enjoy every moment of it. Nourish and love yourself the way you will soon get to nourish and love your newborn.
10- it could be any time now. Literally, it could start 2 minutes from now. Really. Ask yourself — what’s left to do or think through before the baby comes?
