Need to get things going....

[Kerrie]

I've been hanging around knowing that this baby will come when she is ready and not really being concerned but I just got a call from one of the midwives at the BC that I am going to and they are closing to all births as of the end of the month. Seeing as I am now more PG than I've ever been and was really assuming that I would have had this baby by now I'm a little concerned. August 31st I would be 42 weeks and a few days so- I think so I know that I have some time but I've worked so hard to have this baby there that I really don't want to end up in a hospital. So starting tonight, DH will be happy and if nothing happens by next week, I think that I'll start black and blue cohosh. Anyone else tried anything that worked to get thing going?

[Aeriane]

I've resigned myself that he'll come when he comes. Then again I'm only 38.5 weeks so still have some time. Walking around, sitting, living, breathing seems to bring on contrax so something's gotta give sometime..me hopes! LOL

Kitty

[AugustLia23]

Well, I said I wouldn't do it, but I had my midwife sweep my membranes, and that started my labour, but I was 40w 2d when she did it, so I think baby just needed a little push. The cohoshes didn't do anything for me, but they are really nasty. Baby will come in good time...

[*Lindsey*]

I'm also anxious for the birth of this little one~see "really disappointing doctor's appointment thread" for more information on why.

Anyway, I tried nipple stimulation w/ my double electric breastpump for 45 minutes and didn't feel a single contraction. I also tried castor oil, and again, not one single contraction. I also had sex w/ DH yesterday...and still nothing.

I've read/heard that your cervix has to be favorable for things to work...how much more favorable than 4 cm, 70% can you get?!

Good luck to you!

[Yummymummy74]

Originally Posted by mommy2Gabriel03

I've read/heard that your cervix has to be favorable for things to work...how much more favorable than 4 cm, 70% can you get?!Good luck to you!

Hmmm you could be 6 that stretches to 8 and fully effaced with bulging waters? :LOL

Yup I am still here.. and I bet I will go late too.

[nancy926]

Lindsey - I am also due "around" Aug 16! Lol. Trying not to think of that as "D-day", though.

I'm trying vaginal EPO starting tonight. But mostly I'm just trying to enjoy myself and not think TOO much about the fact that I am STILL PREGNANT. DD still nurses so there's some nipple stim, but since it's been going on all pregnancy it may not make a diff.