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Dr. Couldnt "really" strip my membranes

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in January 2012 Moms

I am 39 weeks and 2 days and I am 1 cm and maybe 20% effaced. I have been this way for 3 weeks now. He wanted to strip my membranes but when he was in there he said that I was so closed he really didnt get to do it but that he tried. Are you kidding me? Im beyond frustrated. I asked him to try again and he said I was so closed he couldnt really do it but that he tried. Im so sad I havent had any progress in three weeks.Ive done everything from sex, bouncing on a ball everynight, shoving primrose oil up me, Ive drank castor oil, and tea. All Im asking for is some progress. He was going to induce me Saturday but now he says since my body isnt ready we cant do it until Wednesday. This entire week Ive been thinking I only had a few more days of pregnancy and now I have another week. Im beyond frustrated and am In tears. I just want progress Ive walked 8 miles this week and nothing.

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  • chigirlinazchigirlinaz
    You're not even overdue yet. If they induce before your body is ready, it can cause a lot of complications and greatly increases your risk of having a c-section. What's the rush?  
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  • KitKat83KitKat83
    I feel your pain.  I just wish I has some kind of sign of impending labour.  I got nothing except braxton hicks, stomach ache, and loss of appetite. I walk 2-4 miles every day.  I have a feeling I'll be induced Jan 20th because that's the furthest past my due date that they let you go at my hospital.  I found Annya's birth story to be quite encouraging as far as having no signs prior to contractions starting.  Good luck to you, my dear!!
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  • kulrich87kulrich87

    Same here :(  39w2d and my doc couldn't strip my membranes today either. So frustrated. I've tried everything too. my husband goes away on Monday and I'm so worried he won't be here :(

    Good luck, I hope you make some progress soon! 

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  • kerryholmeskerryholmes member

    imagechigirlinaz:
    You're not even overdue yet. If they induce before your body is ready, it can cause a lot of complications and greatly increases your risk of having a c-section. What's the rush?  

    I have to agree with her. It's not worth the risks. Pregnancy can seem long, especially at the end, but think of the big picture. Try not to focus on wanting the baby out so bad and focus on enjoying the last few days/weeks (whatever it may be) of just you and DH. 

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  • talitha712talitha712 member
    If your body isn't showing signs of really getting ready for labor, inducing can cause a lot of complications.  I know it's hard to hear when you want to meet your LO but your doc is making the right call.  Be patient and enjoy the last little bit of your pregnancy.  You will meet your LO soon!

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