ok, i am a little over 38 weeks today, i went to the doctors tuesday and i was 2cm dialated then, i go back tmrw to see if im more dialated, i have been having braxton hicks contractions, LOTS of them and hours and hours at a time, ive had some painful ones also, i have had a whole lot of discharge, i dont know if its my mucous plug or not because its not bloody or anything, i got an ultrasound wednesday and they said he was already 6lbs 9oz and last night i took 4 tsp of castor oil, it did nothing, no diarrea, no nothing, i have walked a few times about a mile, the night before last, i walked a little over a mile and a half, what can i do, i want the baby here so bad, how much longer do you think till i go in labor? i cant take it anymore, i want to see my baby boy, i have gained like 60 pounds this whole pregnancy so i am anxious to have my baby and meet him and get in shape and everything, i just want my baby now! please, what worked for you guys?
2007-05-28 13:53:04 · 20 answers · asked by Arie 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I was like that-I went in at night and told them I thought my water broke....funny things moved fast with the Dr's then. After a full exam they knew it didn't but I was close enough that I stayed and had my baby.
2007-05-28 13:57:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Trust me on this one - RELAX now - you will need all your strength here soon for labor and all that comes after it. If you rest and keep your body calm now the baby will be able to come a lot faster. Seriously - rest and be calm now... you won't get a chance for the next 18 years... :) In the month before our son was born I finished my post-graduate program, bought & moved into our first house, and took my board exam (big scary test to qualify to work). I didn't have the energy reserves I needed and had 38 hard hours of labor. So really - enjoy these last few days of having this precious little one right next to your heart. It is a really special time for the two of you and you will be all the better prepared for birth if you take the time to enjoy where you are right now.
2007-05-28 21:15:13 · answer #2 · answered by Ottergirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i answered ur castor oil question last night too lol
honey your child seems to be stuborn and not wanna come right now
just keep calm and wait till he is ready
(did u try sex and spicy food it might work but if the oil didnt i have no idea what to do) he may just b stubborn lol
my friend is goin through the same thing she is in the hospital right now cuz she is in so much pain i think her baby was 7 something already
i know how ur feelin give it time and relax now cuz u want to b well rested for labor its hard work
go walk another mile have sex and eat spicy food tell me if it works if it doesnt go to bed get some sleep and try again tomorrow best wishes let me know how everything goes
do u have a name for the baby yet
2007-05-28 21:01:38 · answer #3 · answered by Tink 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You poor thing that castor oil thing is a myth I tryed that it was aweful. All I can say is be patient. If your contractions seem like they are becoming regular haul your butt into the er. I actually went 42 weeks I didnt think he would ever come... and he didnt they had to induce labor which I highly do not recommend. The contractions are very feirce right from the begining. Im sure your baby will come soon just sit back and enjoy the quiet before the storm.
2007-05-28 21:05:26 · answer #4 · answered by Indiana Raven 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Honey, I totally feel your pain! I tried everything when I was pregnant and miserable and I STILL had to be induced at 41 weeks! Have you tried having sex? Sometimes that will help some women to start contractions. It's hard to say when you will start labor since every woman is different, but the baby will come when he is ready. I know that's not what yout want to hear, but its the truth! I've also heard that sometimes eating spicy food works. None of these thing worked for me, but they may work for you. If all else fails, ask your OB if they'l induce you...some will if your hurting bad. Good luck!
2007-05-28 21:00:34 · answer #5 · answered by Kelly R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, I feel your pain. I was in & out of the hospital numerous times after 38 weeks, hoping to come out with a baby. My Doc let me go until my son was 19 days overdue. & even at that point labor started naturally (actually had been having contractions 5 min apart for 2+ weeks) I tried EVERYTHING to no avail. I had had it with leaving the hospital pregnant, that my BF had to literally drag me to the hospital the day my son was born.
2007-05-28 21:12:01 · answer #6 · answered by Bobbi L 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely nothing worked for me Monica. I was 4cm dilated by my 39th week and my doctor would not sweep my membranes or recommend anything to get labour started. I also had high blood pressure (not preeclampsia) and was restricted to bedrest. I was put in and then out of hospital 4 times between my 34th and 41st week of pregnancy because of the blood pressure. But it wasnt dangerously high. This is the reason why they let it go. I tried EVERYTHING to help myself into labour. Walking, bumpy roads, pineapple, raspberry leaf tea, warm baths, nipple stimulation, breast pumps yada yada yada.
I had gone into prem labour on my 34th week. This is the reason why i was so dilated. But when labour stopped, noone from the hospital would continue to initiate it because it was too early. They just thought that seeing I had gone into labour before that i would naturally go into labour again at the right time. They were wrong.
I suffered no more labour pains until i was induced on my 41st week - when my blood pressure became erratic. They gave me a drip and I was in labour for 8hours. I ended up having to have an emergency C Section when I found out my son was laying in posterior position in my pelvis and they couldnt move him. His heart was slowing down so we had no choice but to get him out then and there.
Some remedies do work for pregnant women who are full term. But sometimes they dont - im one of those examples. Try any of the above I mentioned to you....but dont be crushed if they dont work. Baby will come out in his own time, either by itself or with the help of a qualified professional.
2007-05-28 21:41:24 · answer #7 · answered by gr33n_3y3d_grrl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Me personally a trampoline worked. However if you are already dilating and everything give it another day. And the Castor Oil does sometimes take about 24 hours to fully kick in so watch out! You may be welcoming your baby boy in just another day or so.
2007-05-28 21:01:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Castrol oil not good. I understand you want the baby but it's best to let nature do it's job. Your already dilating all you can is to sit back and relax just watch for any leaking or your waterbreaking and if your contractions are coming every 5 mins for a hour then it's time to go.
2007-05-28 21:05:15 · answer #9 · answered by Adrianne R 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if you go see a acturepucher{i cant spell this word it were they put needles in you}
there will strated contraction for you this works great and you feel great as well ,ring them and ask if they help with strating labour and you will be on you why to the hospital in know time and tell them you want a contraction strater if you live near laidley i can give you the number of a couple that does they did it with both mine and i was in lkabour with in 15 hours and had the baby
2007-05-28 21:13:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋