Guest guest Posted January 1, 2004 Report Share Posted January 1, 2004 Hi Liza!! Have you tried... Cator Oil?? And they say the best way to get labor started is to enjoy the activity that got you preggo in the first place!! Make sure you " O " That will get the uterus contracting and produces a natural form of pitocin. Sending you good easy birthing vibes! K in Ft Lauderdale, Fl Post Op 12/2/03 Noah 10/14/02 - (31 weeker) One Angel 7/03 Waiting 1 year to TTC 5 days overdue Hi everyone, I don't find as much time as I certainly wish I had to come on here, but I am going stir crazy. I am now 5 days past my due date. I lost part of my mucus plug about a week ago. Then all day yesterday I was losing my mucus plug and having about 1-3 contractions an hour, most of the day. Finally around 7pm they stopped. Haven't had anymore contractions since. I'm so disappointed because I was sure I would be in labor today. I'm taking EPO orally everyday (midwife said I was very soft on Monday, but not effaced)and I'm drinking about 4 cups of Red Raspberry tea. I've read about doing nipple stimulation, but I'm afraid of bringing on contractions too strong (and with 2 kids, 7 & 5 I don't have the time to committ & relax for that). Midwife said we would schedule induction for the 9th if nothing happens. I really don't want that. My other two were late, but I had hoped that my being 150lbs less and in such better shape than I was when I had them, I would have an easier time going into labor and maybe even delivery (wishful thinking, I guess). Any suggestions? Muah! Liza Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2004 Report Share Posted January 1, 2004 I hope that baby comes out of there for you really soon. I know Madison was a week late and I was ssoooo uncomfortable, I was ssooo fat to start with before I was prego, I could not wait for her to come out. Good Luck with everything and I hope you have an easy labor and delivery. HUGS, ROBIN, NY Age- 41 Due Date- #4 July 27th, 2004 OPEN RNY 10-18-02 378/246/170??? DR.EDWARD HIXSON SARANAC LAKE, NY Mom to: & 7 1/2 year twin boys and Madison age 5 Miscarraige August 2001 Miscarraige August 2003 Married to Pup: 15 years this Halloween : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2004 Report Share Posted January 1, 2004 In a message dated 1/1/2004 9:24:42 AM Central Standard Time, smurfgirlfla@... writes: Cator Oil?? OMG do not do that!!! It is very dangerous and brings on the worst hardest labor of all. Sex is always good if you can get that!! BUT whatever you do stay away from castor oil, I have first hand experience with it, my sister did it. Sherill Lap VBG 6-28-03 mommy to alec 5 1/2 Angel Braden forever 8 mc 1-03 EDD 8-27-03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2004 Report Share Posted January 1, 2004 Nipple stimulation does bring on contractions, but not necessarily will throw you in to labor. Although if you are soft and lost the mucous plug, then it might work to trigger things. Sex helped us along a little with our first too, although I'm not sure if it was the actual sex or coincidence....lol. Hang in there. I would definately say there is no harm in trying those if you want to try and not be chemically induced. Good luck and baby will be here soon!!!! > Hi everyone, > > I don't find as much time as I certainly wish I had to come on here, > but I am going stir crazy. I am now 5 days past my due date. I lost > part of my mucus plug about a week ago. Then all day yesterday I was > losing my mucus plug and having about 1-3 contractions an hour, most > of the day. Finally around 7pm they stopped. Haven't had anymore > contractions since. I'm so disappointed because I was sure I would be > in labor today. > > I'm taking EPO orally everyday (midwife said I was very soft on > Monday, but not effaced)and I'm drinking about 4 cups of Red > Raspberry tea. > > I've read about doing nipple stimulation, but I'm afraid of bringing > on contractions too strong (and with 2 kids, 7 & 5 I don't have the > time to committ & relax for that). Midwife said we would schedule > induction for the 9th if nothing happens. I really don't want that. > > My other two were late, but I had hoped that my being 150lbs less and > in such better shape than I was when I had them, I would have an > easier time going into labor and maybe even delivery (wishful > thinking, I guess). > > Any suggestions? > > Muah! > Liza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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