Need a spontaneous labour cheer squad

[Kazmar]

ETA: Dedicated Mummy I do know the sex but DH and I have been keeping it a secret. Hopefully not long until I can tell you all.

Im saying....Girl!

I had a teaspoon of castor oil in the morning and then another one at about 4pm. I then had Lucy at 12:44am. I was trying everything just to see what would work, to see what was old wives tails and what actually worked! I really didn't mind if she stayed in there Sex gave me bh but thats it.

[thepixie]

Things are happening Spring! Good to hear you got a good nights' sleep - it might be the last before the big event! You are doing so well!

[Jas]

I have to say castor oil worked for me too..I know it is often not recommended but it didn't even give me diahhorrea, I was a little blocked up...sorry tmi...I didn't even realise until the day I took it but it worked.

You can do it Spring, your baby will be born on the perfect day for him or her (I think her hehe) not "overdue" maybe past edd but I don't believe in overdue...if the baby was ready they would be here

Going into spontaneous labour is such an amazing amazing feeling. I was induced at 37w with ds1and went into labour at 10days past edd with ds2 and the difference was just huge I just loved ds2 birth I knew what was happening everythign felt right, I knew it was meant to be happening, it was smooth and simple, so much less painful, it is just such a wonderful experience and I KNOW you can do it too.

You are doing amazingly!!

[Inanna]

I wouldn't do the castor oil.... It can make you feel quite ill & it can also cause irritibility of the uterus rather than nice contractions. That's my opinion only though...

What I think is that this baby is coming very soon - & it will help to use some accupressure EPO and raspberry leaf - some strong curries to empty those bowels...

I wish I could hug you in person... I understand your conflict. Just try and look at that moon - it's almost full - concentrate on your womb & your baby... Your womb is full - just like that moon. Thank your gorgeous body for growing this baby & tell it you are ready to give up this baby now to the Earth... You are ready for this baby to be birthed...

I reckon that the full moon just might bring a baby into your arms. Did you realise that this full moon on the 31st is a "blue moon"...

Aaah very auspicious my darling one... Big cuddles from me.

[Spring Angel]

I'm sitting here and WIDE AWAKE and UBER FRUSTRATED. My carpel tunnel is keeping me up and I just can't get to sleep. It sucks because I'm tired and need to rest but I can't. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

One good thing, I've acheived my final goal of making it to term Big Red Tick

Inanna, I did know the 31st was full moon but I didn't know it was a blue moon. TBH I don't know much about it so I'll trot off soon and do some reading.

Thanks for all the advice girls. I don't think I'll try castor oil. It says in my pregnancy book not to and TBH my bowels are moving so often as it is I don't think I'd be able to cope with much more. I've got my appointment this arvo so I'll see how it goes. Going to agree to a S&S and take it from there. I think at this stage I'll reassess how I feel on Monday.

Oh well off to surf the net and watch more cable TV.

Hey one good thing, check out my ticker. 40 weeks!!!!!!!!!! Woot Woot

[Fleur]

Congratulations on hitting the 40 week mark!
not long now...

[Mak]

40 weeks!
Hope you managed some rest. xx

[~Trish~]

Woohoo! Well done on making it to 40 weeks Spring

You are doing SO well and I am super-proud of you

I'm going away for a few days and I'm spewing I'll most likely miss your BA! Wishing you all the best, I just know you'll be holding your bub in your arms very soon .

[Spring Angel]

Thanks guys.

Managed an hour or two sleep but that is about it. Thankfully Mum and Dad are going to take DS for a bit today so I might get another hour or so.

Trish, if you are going to be somewhere with mobile reception PM me your mobile and I'll include you on the list. I hope you have a nice time away.

Off to have a shower and try to wake up.

Spring xx

[onthefly]

Wow. 40 weeks! I'm so in awe of you.
It's going to be really soon, I'm sure of it Spring.

[thepixie]

Congratulations Spring!! That's a huge, huge milestone! You made it my love.... now just one more big fat red tick to come.... Bubba's arrival!
The full moon should definitely kick things off for you. Hope your appointment goes well this afternoon and you get some more sleep.....
Keep us posted - is someone posting the news for you?
YAY for full term! So proud of you!

[Michelle71]

So very proud of you 40 weeks is a huge achievement. One step closer to meeting this little person

[Amity]

Spring, you have done such a fabulous job of making it to term! Well done!

Bubba will come when she/he is ready. Hugs!

[~Trish~]

Thanks Spring! I've just PM'd you

Can't wait to hear the news!!!

[BekZ]

Congrates on reaching 40wks Spring. You are so close now, I got goose bumps just thinking about it. Having a bad night sleep is a good sign

Yep imo give castor oil a big swerve.

[beckoes]

the night before i went into labour i hardly slept atall either....the next day i had a s&s, a walk, a sleep, a huge plate of ribs and went into labour (while eating my ribs!!)
you have done SUCH an amazing job! you should be so very proud of your self, i have my fingers crossed for you this afternoon!! xx

[Jas]

That is soooo awesome!!! Congratulations Spring you should be so so proud of yourself I can only imagine what a huge thing that is for you just amazing

I agree re: the castor oil. If you are already going to the toilet a lot it is only going to make u have diahorrea and get dehydrated. An ob I saw for a past edd appt. (the same day Spence was born...before I went into labour) suggested it as I was so dialated etc she said just need arm (no thanks) or the babies head on the cervix and she said she thought I would be away like a shot with either of those, she thought that I might be a little constipated and it was stopping babies head get down (I had discovered earlier tht morning that I was constipated so thats why I took the castor oil) but yea if that is not an issue I would steer clear (as I said I didn't have any diahorrea just made me go to the toilet normally twice I think)

[*Infinity*]

Spring congratulations on getting to 40 weeks. What a milestone for you.

It sounds like your body is doing a fine job of preparing you for labour, and getting ready to meet your bub....so good luck and lots of positive energy coming your way.

Good luck for your appointment.