update on The Kid

...or lack of update, I should say.
Yesterday's appointment went well. The doc did a membrane sweep, which should help get things started. However, all that's happened so far is some cramping. I'm feeling very discouraged and every day that goes by now is causing me to get a bad attitude. It's almost like a deflated/defeated feeling. I think it's because I so desperately want to be in control of this situation and I can't be. It's not too much to ask to be in control of your own body, is it???
Tomorrow is July 4th. His actual due date. In preparation, and so I can feel like I have at least a small amount of influence over the situation (if not control), I'm going to pick up a bottle of Castor Oil.
Message to The Kid: I'm your mother. You had better get used to doing what I tell you to do, starting now. So be a good boy and make your exit! I don't like children, and I was hoping that you could help change my mind about that. But you're off to a rocky start. Now MOVE IT!