Insert Impatient Sigh Here
No baby yet. I had a rough night, with some contractions but still no pattern at all. SIGH. I'm feeling defeated which, I know, is a little silly but I was really hoping the doctor was right and today would be something. It's only 2pm so there's lots of today left - I'm trying to stay positive.
And, here's my quick list of labor-inducing hints that everyone has given me. And by everyone, I mean everyone...people at the day spa, the girl in the elevator at the doctor's office, my husband's co-workers, my friends from out of state, my family...you name it.
*Sex (ummm, NO. Just not pretty at this point, not that it's pretty ever.)
*Shall we say...."taking care of business" for myself. (another NO.)
*Nipple stimulation (see above)
*Riding down a bumpy road (because that would be comfortable!)
*Eating spicy food (a good thing to do with major heartburn and nausea - NOT)
*Doing jumping jacks (I could really hurt myself!)
*Pelvic tilts, sitting doggie style on the floor, lying in the labor/pushing positing (haa haa)
*Getting an ankle/achilies tendon/foot massage (I did get a pedicure today!)
*Walking (trying it, not sure if it's working or not)
*Walking uphill or upstairs (do my house stairs count?)
Anyone have anything to add??
posted by Amanda at 10:56 AM
4 Comments:
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11:28 AM
I've heard the sex one also, some doctor told a friend's SIL that, and maybe it was a coincidence, but baby was born next day.
I think at the end, baby is born when it has to be born, because even if I did too tell you about walking uphill, some friends did it and had to be induced anyway...LOL
Hang on, read a book, try cooking something, anything that can distract you!
Good luck!!
2:08 PM
A neighbor with 4 kids told me that dehydration will cause contractions. Try cutting back on how much water you drink (not drastically or anything) and see if that will do the trick!
5:21 PM
I've heard some people use castor oil...but I've also heard it's really not good to use it. Other than that, I have no idea!
Maybe by now you're at the hospital!
5:45 AM
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