Sue G in PA Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I'm NOT going to whine. We've all (well, almost all...sorry Plaid Dad!) btdt. Last 2 wks, miserable, uncomfortable, can't sleep, hormonal, exhausted from lack of sleep, seems everyone and their sister are having their babies but you, doubting your body, etc. You know the drill. Okay, so...small whine :D I've tried the herbs, all the other "natural" remedies for induction (with my midwifes consent, of course!) and am holding off on the castor oil (YUCK!). At my appt. today, my midwife's assistant said I was about 1cm dilated and 50% effaced. That is encouraging but NOT what I wanted to hear. I wanted to hear...you're at 5 cm and we can break your water and have this baby TODAY! :glare: Not so. I'm not one to "go early". Never have. Midwife suspected I would go early w/ this one...:glare: Anyway, I'm just DONE, KWIM? The only one thing in my favor right now is that dd2 STILL nurses 2x per day so I have that n#pple stimulation thing going for me 2x daily! :D Well, if you've read this far...thanks. Whining over. Thanks for listening and just pray for me. My dh who would never use a curse word in his life would even describe me as a "female dog" right about now and he'd be right. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 *hugs* The end is so hard. I think the worst is just the not knowing. If your midwife could look in her crystal ball and tell you that you have 8 more days, you could cope because you have a light at the end of the tunnel. but waking up every day and wondering if this will be the day is hard. Praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 They really do come out. That was my mantra with my first when I was 41 weeks and not dilated even one little bit. And come out she did. So did my next two. Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I went 3 weeks over with my 4th, and then I had to be induced !! and yes she did grow bigger... have you tried raspberry leaf tea? I don't know if it helps you go into labour, but it makes the labour less painful. MelissaL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 The babe'll come out, tomorrow. Bet yer stretch marked belly that tomorrow, He'll be born. Just thinkin' about tomorrow, Makes me think of pushing, pushing, pushing til I'm worn. When you're finally effaced enough to labor You just stick out your rear Get in gear And saaaaaaaay, Ohhhhhh The babe'll come out tomorrow. So you've gotta hang on til tomorrow, It's one more day. Tomorrow, tomorrow, You'll labor tomorrow, It's only a day away. Tomorrow, tomorrow, "heee-heee-haaa" tomorrow, The baby's a day awaaaaaaaay!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 :D That was just what I needed to hear...even if it doesn't happen! I'll keep singing that tune every day until "tomorrow" actually comes! Thanks and thank to everyone else as well! So you really think tomorrow, huh? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Unpleasant but I was so done being pregnant. The rest of mine were late as well. The last few weeks are the worst part. Hope you go into labor soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 to start labor when I was overdue. Trouble is...I'm not overdue yet. Just DONE! The thought of downing that disgusting stuff and having it NOT work is just too much to handle. YUCK! Perhaps tomorrow....I'll hang on til tomorrow! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 be very careful taking Castor oil, I have heard it can make you bleed heavily. MelissaL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 :D That was just what I needed to hear...even if it doesn't happen! I'll keep singing that tune every day until "tomorrow" actually comes! Thanks and thank to everyone else as well! So you really think tomorrow, huh? :D Well, we can always hope, right? Yeah, just keep on singing. Eventually it'll come true!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat19 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I was induced at 36 weeks 2 days though.. The last part can be so stinking hard to get through.. I was so sick of being pregnant.. I had gained so much weight and was miserable....BUT The when it's all said and done~you will be so happy :D It's worth every whine and gripe... I hope you delivery soon, I know it stinks.. Sending some good vibes your way ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I'm not a betting woman, but if I were, I'd bet my bottom dollar you'll be holding a little baby in your arms in short order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Really. It happens. My ds was more than two weeks late. He is graduating from homeschool in May. It went by too fast, right after the looooong wait. Kiss that sweet baby head for all of us when you get chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Really. It happens. My ds was more than two weeks late. He is graduating from homeschool in May. It went by too fast, right after the looooong wait. Kiss that sweet baby head for all of us when you get chance. Isn't that the truth. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Oh! When I was pg w/ #3, my sis, friend, & cousin were all pg w/ their #1's. I was due FIRST. And. I. was. not. late....but guess who was LAST? Not fair, not fair, not fair. But mine *was* the fattest of all. Wait. Do I like that? :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Go, baby, go! :D It won't be long now, Sue! Keep us posted... :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tara~ Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Oh I soooooooo feel ya...and I'm not that far along yet. I'm not 'due' til May-ish. *sigh* But I'm already rather 'done'. Trying to stay positive and hang in there...but why oh why does the last stretch seem...well...so stretched?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey in TX Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 (((HUGS))) My first two DC didn't want to join the real world either. I swear I was pregnant longer than an elephant--and as dangerous as one during a stampede! Sending thoughts and prayers for an easy delivery--SOON! :lurk5: "pop" this baby out soon :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Sorry, the baby will never come, it's comfortable, not coming out, and you're going to be pregnant forever, just like I was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Sorry, the baby will never come, it's comfortable, not coming out, and you're going to pregnant forever, just like I was. LOL!! I felt this way with my first. He was 7 days overdue. Ugh. With my second, I had been dialated to 3 cm since 37 weeks. Midwives kept telling me that he'd be early. He was born 3 days early. That was a REALLY long 2 1/2 weeks. My third was born on his due date. Fourth was 7 days EARLY! So, while I do hope you go early, I think it's mean, mean, mean of the midwives to say they think you'll go early. Then, you expect it, so that even if you go until your due date, you feel overdue!! I know I did with my second! ((((hugs)))) Yup - been there, done that. Don't think I'm doin' it again!!!:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Sorry, the baby will never come, it's comfortable, not coming out, and you're going to be pregnant forever, just like I was. :D:D:D I could have said that, but you are far braver than I! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 How about we sit on Baby Watch with eachother. Last MW appt I was 2.5cm and 50% effaced. MW is supposed to come sometime today and well see if anything is changed. I want this baby here NOW LOL! Let me tell you, Castor Oil Cocktail is nasty...and didn't work for me last pregnancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. H. Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Have you ladies who are waiting on babies tried um, well, you know :blush:... I know that's what got you this way, and it's probably the last thing on your mind right now...but it worked three times in a row with my middle three. Having the electricity go out and having no phone service worked with my last baby...panic I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 thanks for the reminder that umm..."relations" might help! My midwife's assistant reminded me, too, that it helps. It's never kicked me into labor, but it certainly doesn't hurt! And, yes, mommaduck...Castor Oil cocktail is nasty (and that's putting it mildly!). Although, it DID work for my w/ my middle 3. I just cannot stomach it anymore...there is a nasty bottle of it sitting on my counter...staring at me, taunting me, laughing at me...I'm just not.going.there.yet! Mrs. H's suggestion is much more appealing right now, esp. since dh is home today! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Relations, well, it worked once for me, but not since (and this will be my 8th birth). And it's just not the most bearable right now. MW came, she stripped the membranes, and says I'm ready. Sue, I think I'd throw that bottle out of site...but I can certainly understand the temptation. How about Black Cohosh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Sorry, the baby will never come, it's comfortable, not coming out, and you're going to be pregnant forever, just like I was. Oy! That's how I felt with the first. He came, not so willingly it seemed, at almost 42 weeks. Then, the second one had his own agenda. Water broke at 38 weeks. Shock! I figured I still had 3-4 weeks. NOT! Still, it took a good bit of pitocin to get my body to do its thing so I could get him out. I understand! I can't wait for the news that your baby is out and nice and healthy! Good luck Sue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 I'm really not even *that* tempted to do the castor oil. Memories of it are just too fresh. As for the cohosh...my midwife gave me a tincture called B & B Labor tincture which has black and blue cohosh and some other labor-stimulating herbs as well. She gave that to me with my last birth b/c I was just sort of "hanging out" at 5 cm, bulging water, etc. but no consistent contractions. Worked like a charm. I've been using this formula off and on for a few days and I can say that it has certainly gotten things moving but not enough to trigger full fledged labor. :glare: I only have a few drops of it left. I'm just going to wait. Perhaps I'll be more dilated and more effaced the next time I see my midwife and she can strip my membranes, too! Good luck to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Well, so far, not much is happening. Wish you were close enough to pass that tincture :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Anything happening, Sue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 How about you? I've actually just sort of surrendered to the fact that baby will come when baby is ready. My ds6 is sick w/ a fever and I just don't want to deliver in the midst of him being sick, KWIM? God knows. Dh is picking up the birth tub today and if ds is better by tomorrow or Sat. then I'm going to *gulp* try the castor oil. :eek: Keep us posted, mommaduck, about your progress! Been praying for you to deliver soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Okay, birthing tub...I'm jealous. I guess I could ask for one, but I figure I'll most likely not use it or go so fast that the midwife will just barely get here LOL! So far, not much. Had some stirrings yesterday, went window shopping with hubby, ate lots of cinnamon (on graham crackers), otherwise not much happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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