we are both fed up with the kicking and stretching she does. we cant sleep. eating is a challenge
2006-07-20 07:41:32 · 23 answers · asked by GEORGE H 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Have sex.
2006-07-20 07:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by therego2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had both of my children earlier than I wanted. So here is what I did, the first time I was walking a lo(Maybe 3-4 miles throughout that day), ate some spicy chinese food, and went to the Sears tower in Chicago(maybe just the tallest elevator in your town). That definitely made the baby come early.
2nd child I pretty much walked alot going to stores trying to get different items.
I was trying to prepare for my Baby shower the next day. Getting cameras, thank you cards and whatever else. I was just extremely worried. I think the stress made me have the early labor plus the walking. So at the end, I missed both baby showers because I basically couldn't relax.
I really really REALLY wished a had that month or 2 months more to wait and have my babies healthy and of a normal size. Tell your wife to take some nice warm baths, give her some massages in the lower back and tell her to sing, it may calm the baby down. After the baby is born, there won't be that much rest for a few months.
Good Luck
2006-07-20 07:54:49 · answer #2 · answered by Theresa L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be patient. Her body and baby will know when it is time for labor. All babies do eventually come out. And they are much easier to care for BEFORE they are born. Try to enjoy these last couple of weeks together before the baby comes.
Schedule your wife for a chiropractic adjustment or a massage. Either one will help her to be more comfortable and will help to balance her body for labor. Massage therapists who do cranial sacral therapy can be very helpful.
If she isn't already, she should be doing pelvic rocking. This will help to move the baby into a position that may be more comfortable for mom and relieve some discomforts.
Eat small, frequent meals. If heartburn is a problem, she can take TUMS or something similar with no problem. Again, small frequent meals will help with this.
Make sure she is staying well hydrated in this heat as dehydration can cause contractions that don't really go anywhere and just make her uncomfortable.
2006-07-20 07:52:54 · answer #3 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you break her water, then it should start labor. However, as fed up as you are, that should only be a decision for your Dr. to make. The baby needs as much time as possible for proper development. If she is overdue, the Dr will address that issue. It isn't something that somebody with no training or medical license should try.
Just suck it up and wait until it is time!! Women have lived through it for ages. It's not going to kill either of you to give that baby all of the chance that it needs. Stop thinking of yourselves and think about what is best for the baby.
2006-07-20 07:49:08 · answer #4 · answered by Oblivia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SEX and more SEX., I am serious I have had 2 babies and I know at this stage that is the last thing on yoour mind but try it out it may work if not go for a motorcycle ride if you can or a mild 4x4 ride if either are possible for you. If you go 4x4 make sure it's not a crazy trail just some mild bumps and hills. The sex really should work tho. Have fun and congratulations on the baby.
Oh yeah if he isn't ready to come out nothing you do will make him.
2006-07-20 07:46:53 · answer #5 · answered by Kookie M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really it's always that way in the end, everyone has to suffer through those last few weeks. I suggest you try as hard as possible to hang on as long as possible as these next few weeks are critical to development. Yes, I'm sure the baby would be happy and healthy, but wouldn't you rather give him/her the best chance possible.
Try these:
Caster oil and walking (yuck, it's nasty but works)
Pizza (skipalini's pizza actually has a Prago pizza that is supposed to help induce labor) (mostly from the spices & peppers)
Good Luck & Congrats!
2006-07-20 07:51:04 · answer #6 · answered by Drea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
enducing can cause alot of problems. Unless the doctor says you need to enduce dont. People who are enduced usually wind up getting a C Section because things just happen so much slower. I would let nature take its course and let the baby come when he/she is ready.
I was enduced because of Hurrican Katrina. I evacuated up North and the doctor didnt want me coming home until I had the baby so I was enduced and my son wouldnt come down so I wound up having a C Section 19 hours later. I only got up to 7cm.
So enducing is not the best answer.
2006-07-20 07:54:30 · answer #7 · answered by catherine b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how sweet of you to call her your beautiful women. I wouldn't try to bring on the labor, until you have consulted your doctor. Don't listen to theses answers, although I have heard of some ofn them too, it may be different for yoiur wqife ,and may cause some bit of risk . Be sure you are packed for the hospital, and you have everything at home ready, it will help. Well, congrats on the little one, and tell your wife congrats too.
You are a daddy. Can you wait till you hear that from your little one.
2006-07-20 07:55:46 · answer #8 · answered by vmbbfreak06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its all part of the process. Depending on where u have ur baby, some places dont induce because the baby loses weight after they are born and u want it to be nice and heavy...It would be best to wait, trust me it will be worth it..Its ok if they stay inthere longer rather than being born early. I know at this time it seems like it is taking forever but just be patient!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-07-20 07:47:29 · answer #9 · answered by Annie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't be fed up, both of you made a decision now work through the situation that you guys have been preparing for for 8 months now.
keep her as comfortable as possible. (Dim lights, her choice of music, her favorite visual anything, be creative and sensitive!) keep the mind on pleasant things. Stick together, don't stress out. It will all be over before you know it.
2006-07-20 07:48:15 · answer #10 · answered by ms_melissa_martinez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Have a lot of sex.
2) Very long walks.
3) Believe it or not, make certain that all the preparations (every last one) for the baby are complete so that she can relax.
4) Make sure she feels safe and loved so she can relax. (It's always good to do anyway.)
2006-07-20 07:46:55 · answer #11 · answered by Otis F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋