Yay (=
I'm so happy for you!

I only have 4 weeks to go and although I'm scared
I'm also really excited to get it over with so I can see my little man.

Good luck and an early congrats!

Congratulations! I'm due in 2more weeks and have been dilated/effaced and told "Anyday now" for the last 3weeks. I hope you get to hold your little one soon!

Hi guys still no sign of our litte guy budging from inside me lol... i guess he is too comfy :) im back to the hospital thursday for a checkup so hopefully know more then... Why cant pregnancy be straight forward when they say 40 weeks they should come out at 40 weeks ha ha xxxxxx

Hi, just be prepared that they may try to talk you into an induction ifyou still do not have baby. An induction, however, carries its own set of risks. A normal pregancy is 40 weeks, plus or minus 2. You are not considered post-term until you are ctually 2 weeks late. SO, if you do notfeel comfortable going for an induction, put it off.
You can also search these pregnancy discussions (see search bar at bottom) by typing in INDUCTION to find out more.

There are some things that can help bring on labour too...like sex, especially with orgasm, AND ejaculation (the seminal fluid has prostaglandins that help ripen your cervix) (it's probably gonna be the last time you have sex for 6 weeks or so; enjoy it!); daily exercise; going on all fours and srubbing the floor, and so forth. Also, ask you md if he has stripped your memberanes. This alone can often bring on labour.

Good luck and keep us posted!

congratulations!! I got 4 weeks left myself, and I'm VERY tired of being pregnant. Can't wait to see pictures of your little boy!

Debbie

Your little man will be here so soon! It must feel so good to know that very soon you will have him in your arms!

hi everyone... well was back at hospital this morning they said all is well that if i dont have my little boy over the weekend they will bring me in on tues to induce me... I really dont want them to induce me i would prefer to start myself... so here is to another weekend of curry spicy foods hot baths ohhhhh and hot SEX lol hope ye all doing well xxxx

Good luck!! I hope you can go into labor on your own! I would hate to be induced too, I'd rather start on my own.

Debbie

Good luck!
With my second son I tried the spicy food, bumpy car ride, the swings, sex... nothing happened!(I was at my due date, not past) But I have heard others tell about labor starting shortly after sex, so I still think that if you are ready that is the best trigger! Lots of walking too to put gravity to work!
Hopefully your body gets the message over the weekend!
Have a safe, healthy & happy delivery!

Hi hun, well, hope you do have lots of exciting sex! :)

If you are uncomfortabel with the induction, se if they will be willing to give you an extra few days. There is no set rule.

I know with my #2, they wanted to induce me even like 2 weeks before my due date! He was just one day late, in the end.

Some moms always deliver their babies at 37 weeks, some at 42 weeks. We all have different bodies, and may therefore have different gestational periods. THe AVERAGE IS 40 WEEKS. BUT + OR - 2 WEEKS is still within the norms...as long as you pass the non-stress test, and get another ultrasound, you may be able to wait it out a few days. Also, keep in mind that most first-borns ARE late in general...statistically speaking.

Here is link that discusses the post-dates, etc., that you may wish to discuss with your md...

http://www.theunnecesarean.com/blog/2009/10/3/postdates-separating-fact-from-fiction.html

Good luck! We'll be thinking of you!

hi everyone thank you for your comments.. Well im still here and havent had our little man yet, ohhh gosh im gettting so impatient im so moody aggitated just feel like crap basically i just wish he would come naturally without them inducing me!!!!

I'm being taken into hospital tomorow and induced either tomorow night or wednesday and i aint looking forward to it one bit!!!

Since this morning 7.30/8.00am irish time i seem to have constant lower back pain going to the loo a lot and also some more persistent pressure i honestly hope i start on my own tonight without having them poke at me in the hospital :(

hope ye all doing well

shirley xxx

ohhh today im 8days overdue :( :( :(

Try nipple stimulation Here is an article I came across:

Using Nipple Stimulation to Induce Labor
Using nipple stimulation to induce labor has been practiced by women for centuries. This stimulation brings about the release of oxytocin, which is the natural form of pitocin. Oxytocin causes contractions, which can lead into true labor. It's important to note that this will only happen if your body is already close to labor. As with all natural labor induction techniques, don't attempt this until you are over 40 weeks.


It is a practice often recommended by midwives when a woman is long past due or when labor is stalled. It causes the release of oxytocin, the same hormone that causes uterine contractions. This can be done manually or with an electric breast pump.


When this is performed, the uterus sometimes becomes hyperstimulated, meaning that it gets too little rest between contractions, so use caution and consult your practitioner first.


Here is a guide to help you understand the process:

1. Only massage one breast at a time.

2. Grasping the areola, rub in a circular motion until a contraction begins. It's important to mimic the suckling action of a baby.

3. Stop after the contraction begins.

4. Wait 15 minutes, then repeat.


Stop using nipple stimulation if the contractions are 3 minutes apart or lasting 1 minute or longer.

Dear Irish,

Any way that yo can negociate for one or two more days with your md? I really believe that baby willnot come unless he is ready. Maybe they could do an ultrasound to check the level of amniotic fluid and stuff, and hang on just a bit more? As long as you are fine, and continue to feel movements, exp. after eating, you should still be ok.

NS is a great thing. t worked for my friedn who had a home birth at 42 weeks +1 day!

It is even better to get a breast pump, or enlist dh's help to stimulte the nipples.

Other things you can try is castor oil, lots of sex with ejaculation; it helps ripen the cervix! Acupuncture (can sometimes, if done at specific points, trigger labour)...and try to be active. Get on all fours, and rescrubyour kitchen floor!

Hope this helps, Keep us posted!