^^ Afternoon PB sandwich snack ^^
This afternoon I went to see Dr. Tate + Erica for a final chiropractic + massage appointment (one I wasn’t planning to schedule but did at the last minute!) Tate did acupuncture on me! This was the second time I’ve had it (my first was with Kristien in Charlotte.) For someone who is terrified of needles, I’m surprised that I am even an open to it. But my problem with shots is the size and distance the needle goes in plus the pressure of the medicine – these little guys are just on a hair on the surface in comparison. They feel like magnets to me! I enjoyed it. You can really feel the energy floooow.
Upstairs, Erica (the most amazing massage therapist ever who is moving away 
) then massaged all of my acupressure points (the same ones that Tate needled) in addition to an all-over amazing massage. I could have her squeeze the spot between my thumb and forefinger all.day.long.
No signs of labor yet, although I had a few crazy hard Braxton Hicks when I got up from the table : )
After my appointments, I went to visit Matt at the market. The sun was out after a terrible rain storm!
I’m usually at yoga on Tuesdays and Matt cooks, and he’s at the market late on Wednesdays so I was in charge of dinner.
I had planned on a baked dinner with baked beans on the side, but I got the idea to bring home some BBQ while I was at the market. All summer I’ve been saying we should walk down for BBQ sandwiches on Wednesday night, and I was excited to see that they had containers for sale that I could take home. [We have a verrrrry loose meal plan this week because I assume we might be eating hospital food for dinner every night!]
I put a bunch of sweet potato discs in the oven [3 small taters, coated in olive oil, salt, cinnamon and cayenne and roasted at 400* on a wire rack over a baking sheet for 40 minutes] Matt ended up eating about 1/3 of mine because I got pretty full.
And also made another batch of fried green tomatoes! [Coated in flour + cornmeal + egg + cajun seasoning and baked for about 30 minutes, flipped halfway through]
I combined the extra dipping cornmeal and the egg into a little hushpuppy ball that baked alongside the tomatoes!
Lastly, the BBQ was heated on the stovetop with lots of sauce
Karen thinks that sugar will put me into labor, so she brought over some chocolate cake from Hot Cakes. The three of us dove in with forks, but I couldn’t fit much because I was full of BBQ and tomatoes!
Maybe tonight will be the night!?
One thing is exciting for sure: So You Think You Can Dance is on!
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I love Thursdays for some odd reason so I’ve been thinking all week that Thursday would be the day. I have high hopes for labor getting going tomorrow! Fingers and toes crossed.
Go Karen!
Acupuncture has worked for everyone I know! I think you will be holding Baker by Friday!
A all-over massage sounds sooo good! I have a possibly silly question.. when you are pregnant, how do you lay down on your stomach for a massage? Does it hurt? Or do you not lay on your stomach?
I hope you have a great night!
I lie on my side
It’s actually quite nice because your face isn’t smooshed – with lots of pillows.
Lots of pillows + massage sounds fantastic!
Some therapists also have tables with belly cut outs. I loved that when I was pregnant, because I was always a stomach sleeper.
Crossing my fingers, as always! Such a good excuse for supplementary desserts
Hope tonight is your night!
I just read this and thought it was interesting
http://www.parenting.com/blogs/natural-parenting/taylor-newman/new-research-c-sections-impair-key-protein-release-babies-pote
Very interesting! I’ll be waiting to see what more comes out of this
That cake looks delicious! I have never had acupuncture. Did you have this done for relaxation? I hear many good things about it.
It’s supposed to increase oxytocin levels and if you’re on the verge of labor, push you over. [So my basic research indicates...]
Yeah, acupuncture is usually not recommended for pregnant women – a contraindication…but I guess in your case the reason why it shouldn’t be used is why you would want it…?!
Exactly.
I love all of the “try this” for labor and “try that” for labor. How long ago did you have the lemon cupcakes? Does this mean they didn’t work for you?
Yeah lemon cupcake was a dud! So was eggplant, spicy food, walking a lot, resting a lot, bouncing a lot, etc… I forget all the little things I’ve tried. I mostly just try them for fun and because they do no harm : ) I think they really only work if you are ON THE VERGE – like it’s going to happen tonight anyways they might push you over a little sooner. There’s probably more truth to the acupuncture than the wive’s tales though since they are contraindicated before full term pregnancy.
Yay! I was about to suggest acupuncture! Hope it does the trick!
I am in love with your dinner; I wanna come over for a bite! Miss you and so excited for you.
xoxo
Me too…yummy!!!
kath, you are doing awesome! you are much more patient than me.
I love when your mom comments. i think would love your mom. 
and soon little BBQ eater will be out! XO
I think that baby is coming on tonite! Get ready there!
I’ve never cut up my sweet potatoes into discs, I should try that next time! And I hope the sugar and the acupuncture helps!!! Waiting for an exciting post when I wake up!
Hopefully accupuncture got the baby’s juices flowing and he’s feeling ready to get outta there!!
Also, I went to my first body pump class at my university and it was awesome! I never would have thought to try it if you hadn’t posted about it so much, so thanks : )
Glad you liked it!
So you think you can dance dance dance!
Best show on tv for sure !!
I did both accupuncture and accupressure to kick start labor after 40 weeks, although I’m sad to report neither worked for me. Hopefully you have better luck!
Have you ever heard about eating fresh pineapple to naturally induce labor? Could be worth trying if you can find some! At the very least it’s yummy. Eggplant is another food that is rumored to work.
All three of my kids came after their “due date”, I think the worst part of going past 40 weeks is feeling like a watched pot. (So put some eggplant in that pot!
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Right now – I could have three of those cakes. Your meal looks fantastic – especially the sweet potatoes.
I agree that the acupuncture feels magnetic. I had it on our last cruise, and it helped me tremendously (I was having severe low back issues). Have you ever had a craniosacral session? I have been considering it, because my chiropractor suggested it.
the sweet potato rounds look perfect! I just made soup with sweet potato but it’s so hot here that I think your choc cake sounds better
here’s to hoping the acupuncture works its magic!
You should have kept the trampoline that came with your house. I think a little trampoline jumping would be all you need to get little “pecan” to hurry and get here. Chocolate cake is a good remedy for everything. It might not bring labor but will surely make the wait a little sweeter. (pun intended)
Haha we should have!
I was thinking of that too. Bounce that baby out!
I almost bought a sweet potato the other day, but decided not to. I wish I had bought one now after seeing your sweet potato discs.
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Please please, leave someone in place to announce the birth on your KERF website. We all want to know!!
I hope you have a great night after the acupuncture and massage. Need some myself soon
ps: Crossing our fingers and toes. All the best!!
Hi Kath! Long time reader, not a regular commenter, but wanted to wish you luck and send positive thoughts your way for your delivery
And that cake looks…epic.
I love when meals come together easily with the help of a little takeout. Even better when dessert is delivered.
Cod liver oil will put you into labor within 12 hours. 1-2 Tablespoons does the trick.
I can’t fathom what a fried tomato would taste or feel like! I’m so curious now though
And the weather has been pretty crazy, huh? The climate all around the world. Hope you have a sweet night, and perhaps it will be THE night! 
those sweet potatoes are calling my name – even though it’s almost midnight! I might need a late night snacky-snack:)
I have a friend who swears by acupuncture…hope it works for you!
I really need to try baking sliced sweet potato rounds instead of the fries I usually make, they look so fun (plus, much more surface area for seasonings)!
Eating can’t can’t hurt – and it might just help
You dinner looks yummy! I love baking potatoes like that in the oven. They are so good and so much healthier because they are baked rather than fried.
That cake sure looks tasty! I hope everything you are trying works soon!
I’m so impressed with how well you are handling being past your due date. I can only imagine how frustrating and anxious you must be feeling!
Great idea to create little hush puppies from the tomato dredge! Hope today is the day for you. Six is my lucky number!
I’ve come to love that show! I’m holding steady to my picks from a few weeks ago. My gal pick: Eleana. My guy pick: Cheonan. Both have the whole package: all-around talent, technique, personality, character, grace, and special star quality. Plus, re. Cheonan I am sucker for a guy who breaks down into a full blown sob when he relays how much it means to him for his mom to be in the audience – his back story is incredibly intriguing and inspiring.
Re. Acupuncture – I’ve had only excellent outcomes from my few experiences. I’d do it again in a second if symptoms warranted.
Agreed!
I love splitting dessert! You’re all enjoying the same thing.
I’m all for Cyrus! I think he is so cute in how hard he tries with the other styles. I like both of the girls so I’ll be happy if either of them wins.
Oh my gosh those sweet potatoes look fantastic. I wish I could take a bite of one through the computer screen.
If I was getting all that good food, I wouldn’t want to come out either! Haha
That meal looks absolutely fantastic!