KatieJ Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 A friend gave me a book on natural childbirth. I had had two c-sections and wanted a natural childbirth.. I was so shocked I couldn't believe what I was reading. S*x during labor! I was wondering the same Aubrey was...who volunteers to study for this book! they didn't call it labor or contractions..it was "flashing" or "flushing" , my brain won't let me remember! I did have 2 natural labors and deliveries after the c-sections, but I did not contribute to any further editions of that said book. 4th baby. Up all night Monday with contractions. DH took care of the older 3 kiddoes and I slept. 7pm Tuesday. DH is running a 102 temp. Took him to the Med Center..acute flu. Take him home and put him to bed. But Dr.?? I am probalby going to have this baby tonight. He felt sorry for me, but your DH is sick. GOt home about 9-pm. 19 month old is crying..he has the same said acute flu. I got him to bed and IMMEDIately contractions started. About midnight I told DH we had to go to the hospital. He was way less than enthused! But DD#4 made a very prompt arrival and DH was back home in bed by 2AM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Gee, Jessica, we must have been downing the same cocktail at the same time. I induced my summer-born 8yo with castor oil, too. Only I DID get sick, so sick that I was weak in the knees as I went into labor. My whole body was contracting violently all day long and I was chained to the toilet. I finally gave up after the third dose of castor oil, and it was a good thing I did, because otherwise I wouldn't have had the strength to have the child. I was able to eat supper after a couple of hours off the castor oil, then we went to a Tibetan monks concert. Labor started there. I will never forget having contractions in time with . Sitting there for hours, I regained my ability to use my legs, and it was a good thing, because I delivered after twelve hours of active labor, all standing. But had it not been my first, and I had not therefore had a long time to recover from the shakiness that the castor oil left me with, it would have been a disaster. Aubrey, maybe you should try finding your nearest Buddhist temple and having them chant for you. Tea-wise, cohosh will work, but be sure to understand what it does before you try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 This brought labor on for three of our babies! Within an hour I was in labor. Just "sex" doesn't work -- mama's gotta have a goooood time, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 This brought labor on for three of our babies! Within an hour I was in labor. Just "sex" doesn't work -- mama's gotta have a goooood time, lol. LOL! So you're getting the picture right Aubrey? It doesn't *have* to be s-e-x. There are other ways ya know.....;) :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodie Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Yep! The orgasm thing works. Lots of them!:D Started labor with my son in a couple of hours. Of course he being almost 10 lbs meant I could not push the little sucker out after 3 hrs of pushing.:glare: So I had a C-section. A complicated labor and delivery at that. Needless to say my daughter was a scheduled C-section so I can't tell you if the orgasm thing worked for her. A ladies got to stock up for the dry season ahead.:):001_smile::D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Me Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 This brought labor on for three of our babies! Within an hour I was in labor. Just "sex" doesn't work -- mama's gotta have a goooood time, lol. Yeah, but, I'm always so sleepy afterward - I can't imagine then going and giving birth! :svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 A lot of walking and some spicy popcorn chicken did it with my youngest. The other 2 were 3.5 weeks and 11 days early respectively. Little man was 6 days early, which was as late as I was willing to be. I wouldn't do the castor oil thing....I have this irrational (?) fear of having diarrhea and/or vomiting during labor. Saw it with my sister; no thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxine in WA Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Seeing an old boyfriend. :D Seriously, she'd been trying all the suggestions listed below, except castor oil...she couldn't find any in the stores...all sold out for some reason...and nothing worked. Then an old boyfriend called her out of the blue. They met on Monday to talk about old times. Tuesday morning at 4:15, her water broke...on said ex-boyfriend's birthday! It was quite ironic. Anyway, just thought I'd throw that out as a weird suggestion. Good luck and hope all goes as planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Well every single one of my kids were late. The earliest I have gone is 9 days over and I tried everything I could. Praying you have your baby today, but in the meantime relax and pamper yourself. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PameliaSue Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 My #4 (who was almost 2 weeks early) came after I had ripped everything out of my closet... emptied my dresser to move it.... and on the hottest day of the year... My dh walked in from work and wanted to know WTH I was doing ripping our bedroom apart. I had to pee, lol... sat down and gush, my water broke...:glare: I looked at dh told him my water broke... what a mess. I called my midwife and arranged to have the baby at her place because I had effectively erased all sense of peace and order in my home. She has a water jet tub and so it was great. Baby out in 2 hours! My sister and dh had piled my chaos in corners and I just had to deal with it later. IMO babies never come when we want them to!:glare: Now that I think about it # 3 came after a really long day of cleaning..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 ...there are a number of women here who volunteered quite willingly to be "subjects" for this research project. :D It didn't work for me, sigh! Well, I mean....it did work.....but it didn't cause labor. And I was 10 days overdue. And we really tried!! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Well every single one of my kids were late. The earliest I have gone is 9 days over and I tried everything I could. Praying you have your baby today, but in the meantime relax and pamper yourself. :grouphug: Yup, we tried everything too! Induction was the only thing that worked for me. I'm pretty sure my babies never would have come out on their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 This morning I was talking to my mom and she asked me the date. She said, "Oh, it is 8/8/08." I gasped and said, "Oh, Aubrey HAS to have her baby today!" She said, "Who's Aubrey?" LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Just thought I'd give my suggestions. Dehydration brings on early labor and seems to be a common result of some of the other strategies like biking and walking long distances. If you are inclined to drink lots of fluids then maybe you can cut back. I wouldn't suggest going without for the day but maybe just not gulping it back. Fresh pineapple is suppose to be good if you have a not so confident start on labor. Perhaps you could pick some up on your way home from the mall! Red raspberry leaf tea will bring on Brackston Hicks that can lead to labor. It is tasty too. I hope you get that baby born soon. How exciting for you. Almost there! (or here as the case maybe!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwcain Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I'm not sure if I'm allowed in here, and I just skipped to the end. Lunch or Dinner at Logan's Roadhouse always does it for my wife. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
She Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Dehydration brings on early labor and seems to be a common result of some of the other strategies like biking and walking long distances. If you are inclined to drink lots of fluids then maybe you can cut back. I wouldn't suggest going without for the day but maybe just not gulping it back. You are correct, but, contractions brought on because of dehydration will usually stop with an intake of fluids. I never though about dehydration being a result of exersize. Very interesting. Of course I wouldn't want to go through labor dehydrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in MO Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 When our last dd was born, and I was hugely pregnant, I broke down and bawled for about 30 minutes, crying, "This is so stupid! This is so stupid!" I couldn't believe I was so huge, and thought I would explode if I went on any more. Also, we really needed a tax deduction that year, and dd was due January 2. The date was December 29. Four hours later I was in labor. :) (P.S. I really would have loved dd either way, but it sure helped that she came in December rather than January!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemywhirlygirls Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I think I'd go for the foot massage. I've heard from docs, chiropractors and massage therapists that this actually does work. And if it doesn't?? You've had an hour to rest before your world changes again. Actually, I'd probably go for the foot massage bookended by the n**ple stimulation for good measure. Won't require much from you and may give you a baby on 8/8/08. I wanted my youngest to be born on 3/3/03, but she came on 3/6/03 instead. Not the same, but it's OK. So, in the meantime, know my thoughts and prayers are will you. I don't post much, but I do a lot of reading here....so I feel like I know you. I WOKE UP thinking about you today. How wierd is that! Anyway, I'll be watching the boards for the arrival of your precious baby! Come on out, Little One! All of your WTM aunties and uncles are looking forward to meeting you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom to Aly Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I've always heard spicy food. And sex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I'm with Mindy. I tried running (as much as a 9month pregnant woman can run) down a hill, and jogging and walking and s*x, and castor oil (I made a rootbeer float with the castor oil in it so it was palatable. Did that twice. Barely did anything. :( )and everything everyone suggested. NOTHING! I wanted mine on 9/3/93, but he wasn't born until the 23rd! And by then he was over 10 pounds and I wasn't sleeping and they had to induce or I couldn't have made it through labor! So, not sure what to tell ya. But I'll be praying, praying, praying!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Missy Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I have heard being "stimulated" by your husband works. And this could be fun too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Anyone notice Aubrey hasn't posted since almost 10:00 a.m. CST? Maybe she is in labor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I hope so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I hope so! Let's all thing easy, smooth laboring thoughts! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Oh, yes. Aubrey, we're sending you prayers and wishes for a quick and easy delivery of another beautiful baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie in Oh Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 she's been walking at the mall since 10 am. Or maybe she is chained to the toilet becasue of castor oil. Or maybe she and her dh are, ahm. . . busy. Hoping it is labor keeping you away, Aubrey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brindee Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Aubrey, we're rootin' for you and the little one! Come out, come out, Little One, we know you're in there! :D I've been praying that SOMEthing birth-like is happening!!! So, until we hear more news, I'll join the others.... :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 Mexican food for lunch. Walking the mall & running people over who think I will stop for them to cross in front of me or who think they can walk down the left side of the aisle instead of the right. I mean, really. Do I *look* like somebody who would stop???? I'm pretty sure I'm having triplets. (I happened past a mirror.) Couldn't bring myself to open Door Number One for *ahem* utilitarian purposes. Too awkard. And... nothing. Except swollen ankles. And good sales at Sears. And...possibly heartburn. But that's pretty much a daily thing anyway. Six hours to go. No baby. No contractions. Feeling kind-of sad. Otoh, my mom called. Clay Aiken is at her work today. (?????) He had a baby this AM at 8:08. Suddenly...the luster of the date is...gone. I'm not so into celebrity... anything. On the upside, I did finish ds7's dino quilt. It looks AWFUL. But, as he pointed out after arguing w/ me, it's not FOR *you,* Mama. And *I* LIKE it. He got ice cream this afternoon. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 At least you had air at mall. There is always tomorrow. Just glad you didn't have it at the mall. Jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 maybe if we all stop watching, the baby will decided to birth. Kinda like a watched pot never boils. Your son sounds so marvelous. I think he should be allowed ice cream for dinner tonight too, at least dessert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Otoh, my mom called. Clay Aiken is at her work today. (?????) He had a baby this AM at 8:08. Suddenly...the luster of the date is...gone. I'm not so into celebrity... anything. :lol::lol: Well, maybe tomorrow, then. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I have to admit that I didn't read ALL of the pages of this thread ;) I just came to do a quick check here before I go for a walk....wanted to see if anything has 'started' for you. I had a spicy Chinese dinner hours before having dd#2 - just a suggestion :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Have we heard from Aubrey tonight? Is she, errr.....uhhhh.....busy? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Have we heard from Aubrey tonight? Is she, errr.....uhhhh.....busy? ;) She says she ain't gettin' busy and we can't make her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 She says she ain't gettin' busy and we can't make her. Amen to that! I could not possibly imagine that going on at that point regardless. I went to 41.5 weeks with 1st and was quite miserable. But still, I only did the walking up the hill next our house as much as I could. He eventually came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 She says she ain't gettin' busy and we can't make her. No, but dc & I did try singing "Happy Birthday." Can you BELIEVE that didn't do it???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 She says she ain't gettin' busy and we can't make her. Yeah. I think I'd be too weirded out to get busy, knowing the whole Hive was cheering me on from the other side of the glowing screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
She Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 There's still over 3 hours left, my time!;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsnbooks8 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Well, I failed to have a baby on 9/9/99, so clearly I know *nothing*. ;) (Little wretch came on the 13th -- where's the fun in that?!? Except the occasional Friday the 13th birthday. hmph.) We missed 5/5/05, and he came on Friday the 13th at 7:15 am. (I was supposed to be induced at 7 am!!):lol: Hoping you go quickly!!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Yeah. I think I'd be too weirded out to get busy, knowing the whole Hive was cheering me on from the other side of the glowing screen. :lol: :lol: :lol: :iagree: It would just be too.....creepy or something. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 It was the Dallas Galleria. Mom and I walked around it all day, me looking for a present for my DH's birthday the next day. Instead of finding him a present, I went into labor ;-) I never could manage sex for labor induction. Forget it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kailuamom Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Here's hoping you are away from the computer because you are giving birth to your wonderful new baby!! Soothing labor thoughts coming your way! "Speedy delivery!" Good luck! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 Well...these *could* be contractions, but...since they're only 2 min apart, I'm thinking no. The one time I went from absolutely. nothing. to contractions, they were HARD, my water broke immediately, & *still* they started about 5min apt. So I'm thinking I just need to go do something else so whatever-it-is will stop. (Dc & I are finishing SOTW 2 right now.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Okay, it's been a whole 30 minutes since you posted last. I NEED AN UPDATE! How are those "things" that are 2 minutes apart? Anything happening? You can get in a car and keep driving west to give you more chance of the baby being born on the 8th! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Okay, it's been a whole 30 minutes since you posted last. I NEED AN UPDATE! How are those "things" that are 2 minutes apart? Anything happening? You can get in a car and keep driving west to give you more chance of the baby being born on the 8th! :D Yeah yeah, do that! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 Okay, it's been a whole 30 minutes since you posted last. I NEED AN UPDATE! How are those "things" that are 2 minutes apart? Anything happening? You can get in a car and keep driving west to give you more chance of the baby being born on the 8th! :D Well...nothing consistent, nothing strong...but dh is finally home, thank goodness, & we've finished 2nd g, so we're officially "ready," lol. (Although if he hadn't gotten home & something had happened, I'm pretty sure I would have told you guys before him or mw. Because I'm less concerned about a false alarm here, ya know?) I like the idea of driving west for the date, though--I hadn't thought of that. How fast would we have to drive??? :auto: If I could get to the pt that it's *really* happening, that might not be nec...dd5 was born in 19 min. We have a tradition of cheating at Skip-Bo while watching Ever After the night before. Dh is turning on the movie, & I'm singing, "Happy Birthday." Again. That'll work eventually, right? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in CA Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 :001_smile:Castor Oil, 2 tablespoons - worked like a charm with lst dd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Okay, it's been a whole 30 minutes since you posted last. I NEED AN UPDATE! How are those "things" that are 2 minutes apart? Anything happening? You can get in a car and keep driving west to give you more chance of the baby being born on the 8th! :D LOL. See this is why homebirths are encouraged here ;) we like to keep tabs on birthing mothers THROUGHOUT labor! :D Good luck, Aubrey! I hope to wake to exciting news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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