39 weeks and want her out.

Boricua122886 · August 2015

I am 39 weeks and I want her out already. I've went walking, eat spicy food, take warm baths and nothing. I've been having small contractions every 2 hours. I'm about to take a tablespoon of castor oil and see if this can start my labor.

cseley321 · August 2015

Castor oil can be harmful. I would consult your doctor first...

candicejeff2013 · August 2015

Is this your first? For your sanity I would plan on waiting until past your due date if so...otherwise you'll be thinking about it 24/7

archetypeblonde · August 2015

Don't take castor oil! Not only will it be unpleasant for you (unless you enjoy being dehydrated and having diarrhea) it will put your baby at an elevated risk for passing meconium or going into distress. Don't be selfish. If you must do something try nipple stimulation...

Boricua122886 · August 2015

I've try that too and nothing

Miz_Liz · August 2015

Boricua122886 said:

I've try that too and nothing

That just means baby is not ready to come out yet then.

irohspupil · August 2015

Don't use castor oil! It increases the chances of the baby passing meconium in the uterus.

I didn't take castor oil, but my baby ended up passing stool before she was born. Her placenta was stained green and she had to be taken away from me to have her throat and nasal passages cleaned out. I didn't get to hold my baby for almost an hour after she was born because she had inhaled the meconium. This started a chain reaction of us having a harder time breastfeeding because she was very tired by the time I got to hold her. Thankfully, we are finally getting the hang of it now that we are about 6 days out.

Mine couldn't be prevented, but you sure as hell don't want to do something that could potentially cause this to happen.

Boricua122886 · August 2015

I feel her right there but its like she doesn't want to come out

Boricua122886 · August 2015

That sucks u went thru that. But why are they saying its safe to do? My family has done it and nothing has happened

CaliforniaDream87 · August 2015

Boricua122886 said:
I feel her right there but its like she doesn't want to come out

Right. That's because she's not ready to come out.

Miz_Liz · August 2015

Babies aren't due until 40 weeks, and even then, many arrive later, that is why they say up to 42 weeks. We all want to be done at this point, but after 9 months another week or two won't kill us to wait.

irohspupil · August 2015

It was believed to be safe for a long time. My grandmother was taught to give her newborn gravy to help him gain weight. Obviously we know you shouldn't do that now.

archetypeblonde · August 2015

It is widely recognized that it is in fact NOT safe to do. Safety isn't defined by a sample size of "your family", it is determined by hard science, observing data from the total population of impatient mamas past and present.

SashaDenn25 · August 2015

Im 40wks4d...and have walked and what not as well. Even this late in the game I would never consider castor oil. There have been many threads discussing the dangers in it. Your baby isnt ready and others are dealing with a lot more at 36 and 37 weeks just trying to make it as long as you have, dont be selfish.

Boricua122886 · August 2015

Ive been doing the research online and it shows it is safe if u don't take so much of the oil.

archetypeblonde · August 2015

Boricua122886 said:
Ive been doing the research online and it shows it is safe if u don't take so much of the oil.

Googling other forums where mom's have tried it in "small amounts" is NOT research. Why is none of this information sinking in for you?

Boricua122886 · August 2015

Why are u trying to control my decision and discussion? I've been doing research for days in all different websites and it shows it safe. I've read a mom to be drank so much of it and she has issues. I'm not trying to drink a whole bottle of it.

CaliforniaDream87 · August 2015

Boricua122886 said:
Why are u trying to control my decision and discussion? I've been doing research for days in all different websites and it shows it safe. I've read a mom to be drank so much of it and she has issues. I'm not trying to drink a whole bottle of it.

Then why are you asking us? Seriously. Stop going back and forth on an Internet forum where we clearly don't advise of this. If you want to drink castor oil, despite the recent negative research, because you're so impatient.....

Meh, it's your kid and your body.

Bailey1823A · August 2015

Then don't post your opinions on a public forum and expect people not to disagree with you ehen you are talking about safety concerns. Baby aside it will make you have diarrhea and dehydrate you which isn't healthy for your own body. That stress on your body will cause stress to your child. Not to mention it doesn't always work. Your baby isn't ready and you need to just wait.

Boricua122886 · August 2015

Its the same way people talk shit about zofan and that didn't have no effect on me whatsoever

archetypeblonde · August 2015

Boricua122886 said:
Why are u trying to control my decision and discussion? I've been doing research for days in all different websites and it shows it safe. I've read a mom to be drank so much of it and she has issues. I'm not trying to drink a whole bottle of it.

So you really just posted on a board that has repeatedly aired the dangers of castor oil induction, and expected us to give you different advice or none at all? For your baby's sake I hope nothing goes wrong. Good luck. X_X

candicejeff2013 · August 2015

Boricua122886 said:
Why are u trying to control my decision and discussion? I've been doing research for days in all different websites and it shows it safe. I've read a mom to be drank so much of it and she has issues. I'm not trying to drink a whole bottle of it.

Is this a joke? Bored?

J&D2007 · August 2015

Are these posts real? Sometimes I think they are just made up to get people mad...

SashaDenn25 · August 2015

Boricua122886 said:
Why are u trying to control my decision and discussion? I've been doing research for days in all different websites and it shows it safe. I've read a mom to be drank so much of it and she has issues. I'm not trying to drink a whole bottle of it.

Then DO WHAT YOU WANT AND DONT POST ABOUT IT. Like I said im 40wks4d. Im uncomfortable, baby is so low my legs hit my belly when I walk. Theres another mom at 38wks with twins right now, I cant imagine being her. We have several other overdue mothers. Countless other mothers are at home on bedrest begging baby to stay in. We are all just hanging in there and supporting each other, but youll get no sympathy here when your LO still has plenty of time and you are trying to force it early.

Bye Felicia.

bpwife&mama · August 2015

You're just mad that none of us agreed with you,

SashaDenn25 · August 2015

Boricua122886 said:
Its the same way people talk shit about zofan and that didn't have no effect on me whatsoever

While we are at it, this is a double negative. The way in which you worded your statement would be it did have an effect on you.

Boricua122886 · August 2015

Bye Felicia. So classic. I was never asking for sympathy.

megasus919 · August 2015

If you are comfortable doing it then do it. The decision is yours. Just know that when you post things in this site you are opening yourself up to others' feedback and you may not always like it.

emmiemae08 · August 2015

I'm past due and willing to try almost anything to get him out. Almost. Castor oil is disgusting and not worth the damage that can be done. I'd rather not put my baby at risk after spending 40+ weeks avoiding certain foods, activities and habits. People are unbelievable.

ChanelLovesB · August 2015

Do this for the next week and talk to your doctor about his/ her plan. But wait until 40 weeks.

raelynch87 · August 2015

I'm right there with you. My EDD is Tuesday and I'd rather not go overdue. At the same time I know my baby isn't done cooking yet. I'm just trying to drink lots of water, sleep and binge watch netflix so when LO does decide it's time I won't be exhausted and dehydrated. Also, I told DH that strong foot rubs induce labor.

kelseyrayay · August 2015

Lord have mercy!

bhargrave88 · August 2015

I was 41 weeks when my water broke with my first.. Castor oil never even crossed my mind. Especially when my doctor told me not to!
I'm almost 39 weeks, live in hot, humid 100+ degree Florida right now, and still wouldn't consider castor oil even if I am beyond over being pregnant. My doctor warned me again about Castor oil at my last appointment (even if I never had considered it. Gross).

Baby will come when baby comes.. Don't try to force it. Unless you enjoy having the shits and having hemmorhoids from having the shits, then by all means have at it.

Boricua122886 · August 2015

Thank u. At least someone is nice on here. I've done everything and its not working. Foot rubs, warm baths, long walks, caffeine, back rubs, etc. I had a false alarm on Thursday. It can be any day.

Bailey1823A · August 2015

Because your not even due yet. Give your baby time. If this is your first which I am guessing it is most first time moms average 9 days overdue. Don't rush it. I have seen many 39 week babies forced out but unnessary inductions go to NICU due to stress. I am 37w3d with my second, working full time as a L&D RN for 12 hour shifts. I am lucky to get a lunch break. I have been contracting since 35 weeks have a sore back and pelvis and I will not try any intervention until at least 41 weeks.

Miz_Liz · August 2015

Boricua122886 said:

Thank u. At least someone is nice on here. I've done everything and its not working. Foot rubs, warm baths, long walks, caffeine, back rubs, etc. I had a false alarm on Thursday. It can be any day.

Why bother posting if you get offended so easily and think that we are all a bunch of meanies for telling you that it is dangerous for your baby (something your Dr should tell you) and for reminding you that 39 weeks is not quite to your due date yet. We are all in the same boat. We are all sleeping like crap. We are all achey and tired. We are all sick of peeing every 2 minutes. We are all sick of heartburn. We are all sick of not having lung space and getting winded walking up the stairs. We get it. But what was the point of your post if you don't want to hear opinions? No one was rude - we all told you that it has been shown more recently that it is not safe and there are a lot of risk factors with it. If you want to disregard the safety and health of your baby, that unfortunately is your choice, but I would still consult with my Dr first.

missmychard · August 2015

You lost me at "I'm 39 weeks"...

SashaDenn25 · August 2015

Miz_Liz said:

Boricua122886 said:

Thank u. At least someone is nice on here. I've done everything and its not working. Foot rubs, warm baths, long walks, caffeine, back rubs, etc. I had a false alarm on Thursday. It can be any day.

Why bother posting if you get offended so easily and think that we are all a bunch of meanies for telling you that it is dangerous for your baby (something your Dr should tell you) and for reminding you that 39 weeks is not quite to your due date yet. We are all in the same boat. We are all sleeping like crap. We are all achey and tired. We are all sick of peeing every 2 minutes. We are all sick of heartburn. We are all sick of not having lung space and getting winded walking up the stairs. We get it. But what was the point of your post if you don't want to hear opinions? No one was rude - we all told you that it has been shown more recently that it is not safe and there are a lot of risk factors with it. If you want to disregard the safety and health of your baby, that unfortunately is your choice, but I would still consult with my Dr first.

I got a little rude with my next post after she kept trying to defend castor oil...but I just cant help it anymore. I hate these posts! I thought we had gotten past the hump of all these a week or so ago!!!!

Starynightsky24 · August 2015

I guess to me it's like this- I've taken care of this baby for 9mo. Why would I EVER considering doing ANYTHING that could harm her when I'm SO CLOSE to her arrival? It's just not worth it.

I'd never forgive myself if I was the one that PURPOSELY harmed her. The risks far outweigh the benefits.

That's why it's selfish.

laineyjewel · August 2015

Call your dr if you are considering castor oil. Please. Maybe you will believe them when they tell you its not safe. Baby will come when baby is ready.

Ps. Not everything you read on the internet is true.

mariafordon · August 2015

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