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post #21 of 38
10/19/04 at 10:42pm
Good luck to you. I know how you feel. I've had to fight induction 3 times. I don't think I would ever deliver a baby unless my water was broken. I've had three, all overdue, and delivered within the hour after my water was broken. Luckily, the one time I had to be induced, the prostagel worked to get things started.

My most recent baby, I went to the hospital for monitoring, not in labor, but once I got there, and there was a plan to induce by breaking my water, I went into labor on my own. But instead of my water breaking on its own, my blood pressure just kept going up. As soon as they broke it, my BP went down and the baby came in about 45 min.

Everyone is different, try not to be mad at your body. Picture holding your baby, if nothing else, but to take your mind off of not being in labor. I'm glad you came up with a plan you think you can live with.
post #22 of 38
10/19/04 at 10:54pm
The castor oil thing worked for me but afterwards my midwife said she wouldn't have approved it. My accupunturist recommended it. My midwife said that if it doesn't work, you end up so tired, so whipped, and still pregnant. It is the course of last resort. I made this shake- orange juice, castor oil, ice and a shot of vodka. (The accupuncturist said so!) It wasn't horrible but within 2 hours, I had a bowel movement, within 3 labor started, and it was so easy, so great. Also- maybe try seman orally- I've heard that helps. My dh also yelling into my belly- "We've got presents." Come to think of it- maybe that was what worked.
post #23 of 38
10/20/04 at 12:20am
I just wanted to say I feel you, hon. I am 41 weeks and 1 day, and I am feeling really disheartened, too. You can always come hang out with me and we can put our feet up and be pregnant forever.

Best of luck to you, and keep us posted.
post #24 of 38
10/20/04 at 1:05am
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Originally Posted by MsMoMpls
My dh also yelling into my belly- "We've got presents." ...
:LOL
post #25 of 38
10/20/04 at 3:57am
You do not ever have to agree to an induction. They cannot force you to show up at the hospital for it and they can't turn you away at 47w when you are finally in labor. As my OB said to me, he's never heard of a woman being pregnant forever.
post #26 of 38
10/20/04 at 10:06am
I'm glad to hear things are looking a little brighter. I would definitely recommend nipple stimulation. If you have a breastpump, use it for 5mn on each side, take a 5mn break, and then start again for an hour. Take a break for an hour and try again. You might be surprised at the intensity of the contractions you get.
post #27 of 38
10/20/04 at 4:49pm
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Cytotec = very dangerous.
I agree, I unknowingly allowed my Dr to give me this with dd #1 and it set me up for a very bad labor. I've since learned that it's very unpredictable and can't be controlled once given.
post #28 of 38
10/20/04 at 7:45pm
I second the castor oil, cohash, primrose oil (I would have your MW do your internal with it next time) . I would not ever be induced. It is your choice and if the baby is fine and there is plenty of fluid tell them that baby is fine and so is mama.
post #29 of 38
10/20/04 at 8:23pm
Positive labor vibes!
post #30 of 38
10/21/04 at 3:56am
Avoid cytotec at all costs! That is a very dangerous drug the way ob's use it. Pitocin is a b*tch as well. Hold out for a non induced birth, it will be totally worth it
post #31 of 38
10/21/04 at 10:54pm
Thread Starter 
Hey all, thanks so much for the support!! My daughter arrived yesterday at 42w exactly after a totally natural UN-induced 4.5 hr labour underwater even!!!! I am so ecstatic!!

I actually went and bought castor oil, but didn't get a chance to take it...I guess the threat of it must have made me go into labour! Thanks again you guys, you were so much help to me!!!!
post #32 of 38
10/21/04 at 11:06pm

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is absolutely fantastic!!!!

post #33 of 38
10/21/04 at 11:22pm
AWESOME! So completely happy for you and your new baby! Sounds like a fabulous birth.
post #34 of 38
10/21/04 at 11:28pm
Yaaaaayyyyyy! That is so wonderful! I've been wondering about you, hoping that's what happened.
post #35 of 38
10/21/04 at 11:33pm
: Yippie! Congratulations mama - that's awesome news!!!
post #36 of 38
10/21/04 at 11:33pm
I am so happy that you had the birth you wanted! Yay for you and congratulations!!! Welcome baby girl!
post #37 of 38
10/22/04 at 3:53am
All right mama!!!
Congratulations!!!!
post #38 of 38
10/22/04 at 1:24pm
CONGRATS!!!!
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