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June 2012 Moms
wbrauns
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Just drank castor oil!
wbrauns
member
I just finished drinking 2 tablespoons castor oil, (you can drink up to 4 tablespoons per day) it really didn't taste that bad, the texture was what grossed me out, anyways, I will keep everyone posted on my progress!
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Re: Just drank castor oil!
Update number two: It has been five hours since I drank it, I have had three BM since, I took a little nap about an hour ago and woke up with really bad stomach pain/cramping, but after I went to the bathroom it pretty much subsided. I have been having BH's on and off, but that is about normal. Hopefully something happens as the night progresses, but I am not going to get my hopes up. Kudo's to those women who actually have luck with inducing themselves!
Update number three: Sorry I took so long to update again, I have been waiting and hoping for changes, but sadly I have nothing new to report.
The castor oil defintely worked as a laxative! I have had quite a few BM's..although nothing too terrible. I have had stomach cramping off and on throughout the day (which is new for me, I usually only get that at night) however nothing consistent and nothing timeable.
Overall, it defintely wasn't terrible, I havent had horrible stomach pain or been chained to the toilet by any means, but so far it has not helped in inducing labor. I will update again in the morning if anything changes overnight, but I think it was a fail for me!