Beyond limbo

As we approach Saturday evening we are starting to feel resigned to the idea that (despite our best efforts) Jane's prescription of "Seduction, not Induction" is unlikely to produce the results before Monday. At that point Hayley will have another membrane sweep at the hospital and they may even decide to keep her in and induce labour.

Last night we decided to go for a walk uphill from our house as this is alleged to sometimes kick-start labour. We set off and it quickly became apparent that Hayley was in the mood for a quick pace. We covered about half a mile, all of which was uphill, quite steeply in places. Hayley was a little out of breath by the time we turned back downhill and walked home at a more sedate pace. Needless to say this burst of exercise appears to have had no effect, except perhaps to wake Hayley up as she only went to bed for a short while before opting to get up and watch a movie until about 3am! (Unsurprisingly she's having an afternoon nap now.)

This morning we went for a swim at Esporta health club in Hyde. We both swam gently for a while before I enjoyed the steam room and "Hydrospa" while Hayley did her aqua-natal exercises in the pool. We had lunch there - a baked potato for Hayley to gain carbohydrates before the marathon of labour - then headed home in time for the World Cup qualifier between England and Wales (currently 0-0 after about 8 minutes). Maybe if Bump is a female she will decide to be awkward and want to leave the house just as I sit down to watch the game...