Rosalie POV:
DAY 17
I watched as Emmett opened a can of pineapple. "How do you feel about this one? Do you think it'll work?", He asked, smiling at me.
"I don't think so.", I replied. "Your mom told me you were stubborn and late so it wouldn't surprise me if all these techniques are just entertaining Aria.", I smiled.
"Yep. That would be my daughter.", He chuckled, pouring the juice out. I watched as he poured the pineapple into a bowl and grabbed two forks. He handed one to me and we started eating the pineapple.
"I'll make you a deal.".
"Okay. What you got?", He smiled.
"If she's stubborn and late, you have to do whatever I ask for the first week. If she's early, I'll do whatever you want. Sound like a deal?", I smiled.
"No. Because I'm already going to do whatever you ask me to, even past the first week.", He smiled, taking another bite. "If she's early or if she's late, you're still going to be treated like a queen and waited on.".
"Ugh. I got so lucky with you.", I took a bite of pineapple. "This is giving me heartburn.", I sat my fork down. I walked to the fridge and wrote 'pineapple' on the paper. "I didn't eat much, but now we wait.".
DAY 16
"Pineapple didn't work. What's next?", I asked Emmett as he woke up.
He groaned, looking at the clock. "It's 7 am.", He curled up in the blankets, laying on his stomach.
"I've been up since 5. I'm surprised you didn't hear anything.", I smiled at him.
"Damn.", He closed his eyes. "Try a hot bath.", He mumbled.
I sighed, looking at my husband who was asleep again. "Go ahead and sleep. I'll try to get this kid out on my own.". I climbed out of bed and waddled to the bathroom. I looked in the mirror at my bare belly, lightly rubbing it.
Would today be the day I would meet my baby? Would a hot bath actually work? I walked to the bath, starting the water and sighed as a sharp pain went through my body, but it wasn't a contraction.
I stripped out of my sports bra and underwear and climbed into the bath. My whole body hurt so I was praying this would work. I leaned back, trying to relax. The water actually felt good, but there was so much tension in my body. I bit my lip, feeling that pain again.
I reached for my phone, opening Snapchat. I took a picture of my water and typed 'trying a hot bath to get your niece out and your brother is passed out in bed.'. I sent it to Alice and started going through Pinterest, but was interrupted by my phone ringing. Alice was calling.
"Hello?", I answered.
"Girl, men will sleep through anything! I'm up feeding Jace and Jasper is still asleep too.", She explained.
"In his defense, he's been up and down with me most nights, but still. What if I were to go into labor and he was just snoozing away? I'd end up giving birth in the damn bathtub.", I sighed.
"I don't understand how they sleep so good and don't wake up to anything. Maybe it's our motherly senses, but shit. Something has to click eventually, right?".
"We can only hope.", I winced, feeling that pain.
"Are you okay? Your voice changed.", She asked.
"Yeah. I just keep getting that sciatic nerve pain and it's getting worse the longer I'm pregnant.", I replied. "If a hot bath doesn't work, I think we'll try castor oil next.".
"Are you sure it's sciatic nerve pain? It almost sounds like contractions.", She replied.
"Yeah, I've been getting the pain since like 20 weeks or so. I wish it was contractions.", I admitted. "A few days ago, I was so nervous about trying to induce her because I'm the one keeping her safe from everything. And now, I just want her out of me because I'm tired of the pain and the hot flashes and the mood swings.", I told her.
"You're so close. I'll be praying for you.", She said. "I'm gonna let you go so you can relax and hopefully get that baby out today.".
"I love you. Thank you.", We got off the phone. I sat my phone on the floor beside the bathtub and leaned forward to shut off the water.
After 30 minutes of trying to relax, I got out. I was getting hot and uncomfortable being in there for so long. I wrapped my body in a towel and walked into our room to find something to wear. I looked at my husband, who was snoring loudly.
Day 15
A hot bath didn't work and I was honestly frustrated. It didn't cause labor and it didn't help the nerve pain. I had a doctor's appointment today and I was definitely going to talk about scheduling an induction date.
"Babe, I'm headed to work. Do I need to grab anything when I get off?", Emmett asked, kissing my cheek as I straightened my hair.
"Maybe tacos for dinner?", I asked as I set my straightener down and turned to him. I kissed his lips and smiled lightly.
"Tacos sound good.", He smiled against my lips. "Let me know how your appointment goes. Hopefully baby time is soon.".
"Fingers crossed. I love you.", I kissed him again and watched as he walked out of the bathroom to get his stuff.
I finished getting ready and headed to the doctor. I was scared she'd tell me I couldn't be induced until closer to my due date. But I was hoping she'd schedule it within the next few days.
I was taken to my room and did the usual routine; remove my pants for the cervical check, lift my shirt for an ultrasound, and then wait patiently while she determines how I'm progressing. I wasn't dilated any last week so I'm hoping something maybe jump started the process.
I bit my lip, feeling her check my cervix. I had my fingers crossed that maybe I'd be somewhere close and she'd send me to the hospital.
"Good news!", My doctor smiled at me as she removed her glove and washed her hands. "You're dilated to a 2. It's not enough to send you to the hospital, but it's a start.".
A 2? A 2 out a 10? I tried to hide my disappointment. "What can I do to speed up the process and maybe have her by the end of the week? Or can we talk about inducing me soon?", I asked as I put my legs down.
"Some ways to try to speed it up at home include having sex, doing a small exercise like walking, bouncing on a ball, or having your husband give you a massage, whether it be your back, legs or feet.", She instructed me.
I nodded. "We tried to have sex a few nights ago and it hurt so we stopped.", I admitted to her.
"That's normal. Have you tried using a lubricant? That may help reduce the pain. I suggest getting a lubricant and giving it another shot. Also, I would try a variety of positions. The thing with using sex to induce labor is nipple stimulation and ensuring you both orgasm. Your orgasm, if strong enough, could produce consistent contractions, meanwhile, his ejaculation contains hormones that will help your cervix thin.", She instructed me.
"Okay. This sounds silly, but he's worried if we have sex and I do go into labor, his ejaculation will be on her when she's born. Is that true?", I asked. I was embarrassed to have this whole sex talk with my doctor, but I wanted this child out of me, therefore I was going to get all the info I can and all the lube I needed.
"I'll be honest. I don't think you'll go into labor during sex, or even shortly after. When finished, take a shower and clean up how you normally would. After a few times of urination, I don't see why there would be any left.".
"Okay. What about induction?", I asked.
"Let's see where we're at during your appointment next week. If you are still at a 2, I will schedule an induction date. If you're progressing well, we'll wait.".
I left my appointment and called Emmett.
"Hey, beautiful. How was your appointment?", He asked in an excited tone of voice.
"Eh. I'm only at a 2 and she wouldn't schedule to induce me yet.", I replied.
"Dammit.", He sighed. "I'm sorry, baby. I know you were really wanting to do that.
"It's okay. It's not the news I was wanting, but it's progress. I talked to her about natural ways to do it at home though. She recommended sex, exercise, and basically things we've already tried. She told me a massage could help too.", I replied as I drove.
"Okay. I can give you a massage tonight.", He replied.
"Can.. Can we have sex too?", I asked. I bit my lip, knowing it would hurt and he wouldn't' want to do it if I wasn't enjoying it.
"Babe, we tried and it hurt.", I could hear his tone change.
"The doctor recommended we use lube. She said it'll help with the pain, but we both need to climax and I need lots of nipple stimulation.", I replied.
"I told you my concern about my climax. I don't want to do that. I think it'll be weird if she's born with all of that.", He said.
"Em, please. The doctor has no high hopes of me going into labor right after. I'll have time to clean up. Please, babe. I promise to make it up to you when I can have enjoyable sex.", I begged.
"Fine. But if she comes out with it on her, I'm not gonna be happy.", He agreed.
"Thank you! I'll stop and get the lube and stuff for dinner.", I smiled. "We're going to get this baby out within the next 2 days.".
"Damn. I don't think you can make your own deadline.", He chuckled.
"Oh, I don't care. I'm making the deadline and she'll be born whether she likes it or not.".