Is there any reason to continue the EPO??

[ChristyH]

For about the past week I've been taking Evening Primrose Oil orally and internally and after a few self-cervix checks I can already fit 2+ fingers in my cervix which means I'm dilated to at least 2-3 right?? And my mucus plus has come out in several chunks over the last 2 days.
Do I still use the EPO or just keep taking it orally and not internally??

[ChristyH]

Anyone?

[upnorthmama]

I would still take it orally but not insert. I have not real science to prove why I would do that though

[milosmomma]

I was actually wondering the same thing. I'm at 3cm, so I'm not feeling like cervix softening is what I need to be working on right now.

[rubyeta]

I have stopped taking it vaginally, I am very soft and maybe 3cm. I guess i stopped because it is messy and i dont feel like i need to be any softer than i am, i dont know how much difference it makes anyway. Maybe i am just feeling discouraged and like nothing is going to help me have this baby
Oh, i am still taking 2 orally.

[ChristyH]

Aww Ruby When is your due date again?

Ok so I'll still take it orally along with more RRL tea and see if things keep progressing.

[rubyeta]

Thanks, My due dates range from the 2nd through the 7th. I know I am not even past that, im just getting sick of it. especially because i keep "having signs" and constantly contracting. But then wake up the next morning still pregnant. it cant go on forever right?

[milosmomma]

Originally Posted by rubyeta

Thanks, My due dates range from the 2nd through the 7th. I know I am not even past that, im just getting sick of it. especially because i keep "having signs" and constantly contracting. But then wake up the next morning still pregnant. it cant go on forever right?

I'm with ya. I'm due April 5 - 6. I want this to happen! I was induced last time, so my thing is I just want to go into labor on my own!

[Goddess3_2005]

Sigh, I'm here you, I've been taking like 6 a day, but I'm barely a one. I would keep taking them, they are still good for you and will help with afterbirth hormone surges. ;0)