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post #21 of 35
9/29/04 at 3:49am

let the fun begin..

Talked to the dr and mw today. Both say it's time for castor oil.

My last day to go into labor for a hb is Monday, so tomorrow castor oil, and, well, eventually, baby.

I'll keep you all posted on developments. I have a feeling this ain't gonna be pretty.

I just keep telling myself, "it is what it is."

Wish me luck..
post #22 of 35
9/29/04 at 9:05am
Heather, I posted on the homebirthing mamas thread but wanted to post here to you too. Wishing you all the best today with the castor oil. Can't wait to read about your beautiful new baby!! Lots of your way!
post #23 of 35
9/29/04 at 1:44pm
Heather, I hear the castor oil trick does wonders. We are all rooting for you. I can't wait to hear about your new little bumpkin!!!

hillary
post #24 of 35
9/29/04 at 2:12pm
Coming out of lurkdom :

I'm still pregnant, but I'm just 40w today. My midwife gave me a hard time about my not allowing a vag exam last week, and I imagine I can look forward to more of the same at my check-up tomorrow. I trust my body.

Castor oil. My childbirth instructor recommended it if I manage to go past 41w. Good luck with that, Heather!
post #25 of 35
9/29/04 at 2:50pm

41 weeks 2 days

Wow, I'm sitting here feeling all the wonderful, positive energy, thank you, ladies, this means so much.

I started to loose my mucous plug this morning, and my constant B-H cramps are being replaced by contrax that come and then *leave*, which is nice, as I get this in-between part where I don't feel a lot of pain. The contrax aren't regular or really huge, but I still feel good, like things are chugging along. My mw is checking me tomorrow, and that's when I'll start the castor oil. Here's hoping I'll only need one dose. From all I've read so far, castor oil works best if you are really ready to go into labor.

I've been running around keeping busy for the past week, today I'm going to eat my favorite foods and basically laze around.

I'll keep you gals posted, thanks for all your support.
post #26 of 35
10/1/04 at 12:30am
The castor oil wasn't so bad, and the contrax are much stronger than before, coming every few minutes or so. I can still function through them, so they're not super strong. MW will check me tomorrow, and we'll see about more castor oil.

I mixed it with OJ and gulped it down, ate some chocolate afterward to help get rid of the taste. This all pretty much worked. It helps that I'm not that freaked out by diarrea.

Talk to you ladies soon,
post #27 of 35
10/4/04 at 7:07pm
Thread Starter 
Who's still left?

post #28 of 35
10/5/04 at 7:00am
I'm still pregnant at 40w6d. I can't sleep - I'm too upset. I was told at today's check-up that if I'm not in labor by Tuesday the 12th (41w6d) that I won't be allowed to deliver at the birth center with the midwives. I'll essentially be shoved out on the streets to deliver with a strange OB (neither midwife will be able to go with me) in a strange hospital. It doesn't matter if everything (my BP, baby's heartbeat, NST, placenta, amnio. fluid, etc.) looks wonderful - I'm a statistic. My husband says, "there's no way you'll go another week. Don't worry." It can and it does happen, and it's only 5 days beyond the 1st-time mother average. I understand that their hands are tied by insurance, but this is not treating me holistically.

As soon as business hours start, I'm calling to get an acupuncture appointment ASAP. If I can't get in for days or longer, the midwife wants me to try castor oil. :Puke
post #29 of 35
10/5/04 at 1:56pm

I Had My Baby!

10 lbs, 2oz, 22 inches long, born on 10-2!

Eowyn Rose, my perfect little girl.

I have an intense birth story. There was a hospital transfer, which I am 100% okay with. Details to follow..

I am so happy not to be pregnant! I could sing from the rooftops!

I'll post more when I have time, and when the forms stop loading so slowly..

All the best,
post #30 of 35
10/9/04 at 8:35pm
Many congratulations, Heather!!

I'm still pregnant at 41w3d - 3 days from when the birth center will toss me out. DH lobbied this morning to have my due date changed from known conception (due 9/29) to LMP (due 10/1), which would buy me 2 more days. The midwife needs to discuss it with the other midwife and my back-up OB (a stranger). But the good news is that she really believes I'll go this weekend and says my cervix is barely hanging on to that baby.
post #31 of 35
10/10/04 at 1:24pm
Go Suzanne!
Happy joyfull labor vibes heading your way... may birth be joyful and powerful!
post #32 of 35
10/13/04 at 10:10am

Finally!!!

I had my baby too!!! Solomon David Brain arrived 11:56 pm on Oct 6 (a week ago today!) A very long labor and intense birth story. In the end I stayed at home but I had to work, work, work for this baby. He is perfect!!!!
post #33 of 35
10/13/04 at 10:51am
yay!!! i have been thinking of you.
post #34 of 35
10/14/04 at 2:54pm

I've posted my birth story..

in the birth stories thread...

thanks,
post #35 of 35
10/14/04 at 7:28pm
Hillary! I have been wondering and wondering about you! Congratulations on your little Solomon! I cant wait to hear about the birth.

Chanale,

How are things going with you? Update us please!
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