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I am having contractions!

Bredins wifeBredins wife member
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So my doc told me I have till Monday to get things moving or they are going to induce (b/c of high BP). They stripped my membranes around 2:15pm, and then I asked him what I should do to get things going and he said sex (lots of it), nipple stimulation, and walking were the only things that he can say have any medical back up. Then he said that the midwives in the office swear by eggplant, and hot cinnamon. So after a fun afternoon with DH, Wink. I made eggplant lasagna for dinner, and am now drinking a cup of hot cinnamon (kinda gross).

For the last hour or so I have been having non-painful but completely time-able contractions! I know that it might not mean anything, but I am going to keep my hopes up and hit the treadmill for a while!

Any other suggestions to keep em coming? 

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TTC #2 since 8/2012
Me:28 H:34
Me: all tests normal!
H:  Azoospermia (Sperm count zero).
MFI Urologist all test normal.
Biopsy Feb. 14

****EVERYONE WELCOME****
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Re: I am having contractions!

  • HappyMommy28HappyMommy28 member
    Congrats! I hope your in labor. Try walking stairs. That is what my MW suggested. And just for fun - have another round with DH! Lol
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  • spencer6spencer6 member
    No suggestions.. nothing I have tried has worked :( But I am curious about the hot cinnamon (I want to try it-haha). How much cinnamon did you put in your hot water?  or did you put a cinnamon stick in? Do Tell!!
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  • Bredins wifeBredins wife member

    imagespencer6:
    No suggestions.. nothing I have tried has worked :( But I am curious about the hot cinnamon (I want to try it-haha). How much cinnamon did you put in your hot water?  or did you put a cinnamon stick in? Do Tell!!

     

    Oh! I should have done a cinnamon stick that would have tasted a lot better! Haha, I put 3 tablespoons of cinnamon in a cup of hot water. I have no idea if it has anything to do with the progress though. I'm thinking it was the sex and stripping of the membranes, but it's fun to think that OWT are true!

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    TTC #2 since 8/2012
    Me:28 H:34
    Me: all tests normal!
    H:  Azoospermia (Sperm count zero).
    MFI Urologist all test normal.
    Biopsy Feb. 14

    ****EVERYONE WELCOME****
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  • WannaBeCrunchyMamaWannaBeCrunchyMama member

    congrats! Even if they don't keep coming, maybe they'll help dilate and efface you bit more so the induction goes nicer. 

    What about Evening Primose Oil to help efface you? 

    Supposedly it kinda does the same thing as semen. 

    GL! 

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  • dasaherdasaher member
    Yea!  I don't have any suggestions besides keep doing what you've been doing...if hubby is up to it! Wink
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  • PrudhommesGirlPrudhommesGirl
    Oy you are so lucky!!!  Im five days over due... trying to get this baby outta me.  Had contractions all day but nothing regular.   I've tried all but the primrose oil and the hot cinnamon.   Trying the cinnamon now-  thinking I will mix with sugar lol!
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