Come on baby!!! im so over it!

[AliB]

Hey Stacey!

Aaargh how frustrating for you, even getting regular contractions!!

How do you know about the dilation? Recent checkup or self check? I have an OB appt on Wed (40+2) and he said he'll do an internal - still deciding if I'll agree to that or nor.

Like you I'm also dead keen not to be induced, the OB is fine for me to go to 42 weeks and is also willing to let it go longer so if all is well I'll be waiting a while!! What is your plan of attack over the next week or so?

Good luck with your walks and squats today... you've reminded me that I should be bouncing on the fitball.

Regarding the Castor oil - PMSL that's funny, you don't use it down there , you drink it!!! Side effects are severe intestinal cramping and diarrhea for a number of hours. Hence it's not a hugely popular induction method!! Particularly as it's success rate is highly questionable.

ALi xo

[Feijoa Mum]

Yip agree with the castor oil all it did was give me massive cramps and a severe case of the squirts. Not pleasant at all.
Have you been given an induction date yet??
I have a midwife appt today and I am going in with my knickers down asking for a vigorous stretch and sweep. I am over it too I just wanna meet my baby I dont wanna wait (possibly) another couple of weeks. NO WAY.

Good luck he cant be far away and surely he must get the message soon.

[AliB]

I have a midwife appt today and I am going in with my knickers down asking for a vigorous stretch and sweep.

Heh heh, maybe you should wait until you get into the consulting room til you drop those dacks!!!!

[stacey83]

Thanx for the advice ALI & STACE!

definately not gonna try the castor oil, im quite sensitive to taking laxatives and things...a couple of prunes gives me extreme wind pain and diarrhea!

As for induction, i see my doctor tomorrow, and he said to me last week that he wont induce until at least a week and a half over the due date, and he'll wait and see how im feeling..as the baby isnt that big, he is about average size, so about 3 1/2 kg thank goodness!!!

But i wonder what he'll say after hearing ive had 2 nights of having contractions...

I have heard your baby can be ready to come, yet your cervix doesnt dilate..

[OceanPrincess]

Someone else mentioned acupuncture - I second that!!! I also did not want to go over and started having acupuncture early on to get my body ready. At 38wks the therapist started prepping me for delivery and at my 39wk appt she did the needles with electrodes attached - I went into spontaneous labour a few days later at 39+3.

Think about it!!

[Miss K]

2 of my friends have gone into labour after drinking cranberry juice worth a try and it doesn't do what castor oil does hehehehehehehehe!!!

[Alan]

I also would not recommend castor oil. It could cause your baby to pass mec whilst still inside you. You could try:-
Sex
Nipple stimulation
Black cohosh
Evening primrose oil
Walking

[CinderToriella]

[QUOTE=AliB;2183496]Hey Stacey!

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Good luck with your walks and squats today... you've reminded me that I should be bouncing on the fitball.

What does the bouncing do Ali?

[AliB]

Hi Shel

Straddling the fitball opens the pelvis, while rolling, rocking and bouncing on it then encourages the baby to move down and the head to engage.

[CinderToriella]

Hi Shel

Straddling the fitball opens the pelvis, while rolling, rocking and bouncing on it then encourages the baby to move down and the head to engage.

i have a fit ball, off to find the pump

[LadyNoor]

Alan,
Need advice on the dose of Black Cohosh & Evening Primrose Oil. How much/what is the daily dose for these to bring labour on? (Apologise if it's been explained in another thread)

I'm still 39+4 weeks but boy I've had enough of being pregnant. With my first I went into labout at 39+1 so I'm a bit over it this time...

Shell1,
Hope labour's coming soon for you too.

[Alan]

Hi LadyNoor

Black Cohosh = 40mg a day

Evening primrose Oil = Take orally as per the bottle. Also insert 2-3 capsules high into your vagina at bedtime. You may want to put a pad on as things can get a little messy when you get up.

[LadyNoor]

Many thanks, Alan. Will be off now to the stores to get both..