New 'due' date

This morning, as is the usual morning ritual, my doctors (I have several) came in to check in on me and answer any questions I might have. I asked them about induction, if and when it would be something they would do, and if they would wait and let me go into labor naturally on my own if everything looked ok. They said induction is something that they would do if things started to worsen, but not enough to warrant a c-section. They said that if everything continued as it has the last 6 weeks, that they would let me go until 39 weeks, but that if I hadn't gone into labor on my own by then, that they would induce because the placenta at that stage would start to age and not operate as well. Usually that's not a problem, but with a placenta that's been under stress and operating (very well, considering) at about half capacity, they don't want me to continue with things getting more risky. I'm a very earthy/hippy girl when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth, so being in the hospital and facing an induction is miles away from where I'd like to be, but I agree with my doctors, and it makes sense to me. Sometimes the very best thing to do for your child isn't what you'd planned and had in mind. I know that the typical cons of induction can be overcome, and that the most important thing is that Ronan is delivered safely and at the right time. Despite all the drawbacks, I feel confident that the Lord will guide me and Ronan through labor and delivery.....just as caring and trustworthy as ever.