Still Pregnant Thread - May 5-11 - Page 2

[anstar]

I have a dumb question... Do you typically ask your midwife if it's okay to take castor oil, tell her that you're going to, or tell her after the fact? I'm seriously considering it, but I don't know what to tell the MW.

[kjoy2]

Originally Posted by anstar

I have a dumb question... Do you typically ask your midwife if it's okay to take castor oil, tell her that you're going to, or tell her after the fact? I'm seriously considering it, but I don't know what to tell the MW.

I would talk to her about it first. Unless, of course, you think she wouldn't approve... then I might be a bit sneaky.

Now, I just had 6oz of the stuff this morning between 9.30 and 11.30. It's now almost 3. Supposedly it can take 3-5 hours after the last dose for labor to kick in, but I am becoming doubtful at this point. I really don't know what more I can do to get these babies to come out 'naturally'

[tinyshoes]

Originally Posted by kjoy2

I really don't know what more I can do to get these babies to come out 'naturally'

oh they will come!! last Fri I thought I'd NEVER ever have my babe...and 3 days later, here he is. There is nothing like how time crawls for those last few pregnant days.....

Thinking of ALL of the 'still pg' mamas!!!! labor vibes!!

[momma2libby]

I'm still here...Still trying to VBAC. I've been dropped by my mw's for: large baby, low amnio levels, baby's still at -2. I am seeing my backup OBGYN who will let me go until next Wednesday the 14th (I'll be 42 weeks). I'll be getting a repeat c/s then if I don't labor on my own. I'm positive of my conception dates. Arg! I wish this baby would hurry up!!!

[Ironica]

Well, Snugglebutter's out, and kjoy2 and anstar are on their way! The list gets smaller and smaller!

[upnorthmama]

Who is still here???

From what I can tell our numbers have been dramatically reduced in the last couple of days...

So remaining preggers are:
JunipersMom
mama2libby
myself

Anyone else?????

[JunipersMom]

OH MY GOSH DO I WANT OFF THIS LIST!!!!!!!

[carriebft]

If anyone has any cool ideas for the last baby DDDDC, let me know because all my ideas are really cheesy

[fireshifter]

I should be on the list still, but I haven't been very good about keeping up with stuff. I'm 42 weeks today, but in the midst of labor, having this baby at home tonight.

So I'm not the last one...

Jen D.

[Jennisee]

Originally Posted by carriebft

If anyone has any cool ideas for the last baby DDDDC, let me know because all my ideas are really cheesy

"Took ya long enough!"
"Pregnant Procrastinator"
"Worth the Wait"

Sorry, mine are cheesy, too.

[upnorthmama]

Originally Posted by fireshifter

I should be on the list still, but I haven't been very good about keeping up with stuff. I'm 42 weeks today, but in the midst of labor, having this baby at home tonight.

So I'm not the last one...

Jen D.

Go mama go!

[fireshifter]

Originally Posted by upnorthmama

Go mama go!

He's here. Herbal induction started at 7am and went till 1:30. MW broke water at 2:30. Actual labor started at 6:30. It was a very very long boring day until labor started at which time, it was VERY intense and, yes, it was painful. Three pushes got him out and we were done at 4 min till midnight. His stats are IDENTICAL to DS1s in all references.

We're doing well and just chillin' trying to keep a very exhausted DS1 from being TOO friendly and big-brotherish.

Jen D.

[JunipersMom]

I'm in labor ~ am I last???? I hope the babe comes today!

[Ironica]

Unless upnorthmama and mama2libby are also in labor, you're probably not last! (Though wouldn't it be funny/cool if you all had your babies at roughly the same time?)

ELVs to you! :

[upnorthmama]

Originally Posted by JunipersMom

I'm in labor ~ am I last???? I hope the babe comes today!

Yeppy for you!!!!

I am still here...not in labour. Going in for induction in the am. Crossing my fingers for a mother's day miracle.

[xekomaya]

Originally Posted by upnorthmama

I am still here...not in labour. Going in for induction in the am. Crossing my fingers for a mother's day miracle.

Good luck to you! Labor vibes your way!

[momma2libby]

Still here and still pregnant. My OB will let me go until Wednesday. I'll be 42 weeks then. Instead of a planned c-section I will go in and have my waters broken in a last attempt to start something up. (can't do pitocin b/c of VBAC).

[JunipersMom]

UGHHHH!!! Water broke at 2:30am on Mothers Day.. had great contractions all day until 3pm and then NOTHING!!! I've been stalled since then. Now I'm going to try and get a good nights sleep and then work my butt off tomorrow to get this labor going again.. So frustrating cause I was doing so well!! So I'm still in the running for last

[pixiepunk]

hugs to you both!! hoping your babies decide to come on their own, but also sending you lots of quick and easy induction vibes too just in case you need them

Junipersmom - have you tried homeopathic caulophyllum? it can really help get ctx regulated. after having regular, mild ctx all day long about 10 minutes apart, my m/w suggested i take a dose ever 30 minutes for a few hours. i did, then went to sleep for about an hour, and woke up in labor for real. might be worth a try, the homeopathic is quite mild compared with its herbal counterpart which i hear can be harsh on the system.

[mkmama]

Originally Posted by momma2libby

Still here and still pregnant. My OB will let me go until Wednesday. I'll be 42 weeks then. Instead of a planned c-section I will go in and have my waters broken in a last attempt to start something up. (can't do pitocin b/c of VBAC).

This was what my option was if i didn't go into labor on own...but i did! I hope that happens for you and you get your : in the meantime!