Let's hear it for Evening Primrose Oil!!

[kblackthorne]

Yesterday, the doc was going to start "ripening" my cervix... except I was already 60% effaced & 1 cm dilated, so he decided it wasn't necessary!

I blame the EPO I've been ingesting & inserting for the last several days!

Today, well... she's dropped. And I've been having contractions. (Until now, no more than one per day that I noticed.)

Tonight, we're ready to start some acupressure, since I couldn't get in to the acupuncturist for another week... and if Arthur will go to bed at a reasonable time, maybe try a little "hair of the dog that got us here".

But I FEEL like stuff's going on. Hopefully soon....

[jbobys]

good luck and keep us updated!!!

[awallrising]

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If I actually get to my due date, I may take your lead.

[vannienicole]

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[sylvi76]

I started with EPO at 37 weeks, and I think it makes a difference.

[sally Z]

been using it too, nice to know that it is working

[kblackthorne]

Well, I'm up with gas and feeling miserable.

Since Tuesday, she's dropped. Not just dropped... D-R-O-P-P-E-D. As in, this morning, I actually reached up to check that nothing was hanging out! I don't feel it as a pain in my hip bones -- I feel it like something's "stuck" in the top of my vagina... Well, really, like someone has a pair of fists there.

Let's see... Today is Thursday, and this all started last night.

Contractions are sometimes potent, but still clearly BH. (No pattern, no rhyme or reason.)

(Excuse me, there's one now...)

Really kinda wish for an exam, just to know what's going on. (How far am I dilated now? What station's she at -- I'm pretty sure it's lower than "0", 'cause I carried Arthur at zero-station for weeks, and it didn't feel like this!)

Arthur's cutting molars (his last set) which has made the last two nights fun... Not looking forward to the birth from his point of view. Not gonna be a fun time for him.

(Excuse me, another one...)

What with wanting Mommy so much right now.

Still, Hubby's not expecting to be at work on Monday.

OK, just got back from pottying... I mentioned gas, yes?

Monday? Let's see if I make it till morning!