[~* Liss *~]

So today was our 40 week appt.

The midwife did a stretch and sweep... we are 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced. She said that my cervix was still pretty far back. We will have an ultrasound scheduled for this Friday to ensure that all is well with the baby and the placenta (IF he doesn't come before then). Our next appt is on Monday - and we will discuss induction if needed.

The midwife made some suggestions to try to naturally induce labour. DTD, of course. She also suggested red raspberry tea (i had 3 of them yesterday), castor oil and nipple stimulation. She said that the castor oil is a really good thing and she really encouraged me to try it. She said only take 2 tbsp and then do a chaser with OJ.

I've been having random contractions but nothing to keep track of yet.

When we got home from the appt, I did my castor oil treatment. I put 2 tbsp in a shotglass, plugged my nose and took it! I had my OJ ready and guzzled it down. TBH, I've got a weak stomach and it wasn't TOO bad... but it's done now!

I will keep on talking to Nikolas and trying to encourage him to come out!!

[KDD]

Those darn babies just don't know when they've overstayed their welcome do they? My mom swears by cleaning the windows. She said that she did that with both of us and she went into labour the next day. Whatever you do, I hope he comes soon!

[CandaceDianne]

I hope the castor oil works!!! KUP!!!

[mlyster]

Can't wait to hear how the castor oil worked. My friends sister swore it was walking the mall that did it for her - both her kids were born after a long shopping trip

[~*Jackie*~]

I can't believe it's time! I hope one of these things do the trick for you!!

[ChristinaR]

Can't wait to see if the Castor Oil works for you. Good luck!

[~* Liss *~]

Nuttin yet... actually, I've had no ill effects from the castor oil yet....

I've been drinking my red raspberry tea too. I've had a few bigger contractions - but still nutting.

Michelle - DH & I walked the mall ALOT yesterday... we spent the entire day walking walking walking...

[karenwalter]

Yay for being soooo close! I hope he decides to come out on his on really soon. We're ready to meet him

[MommaLee]

Hope something works!

[jensma]

Come on Nikolas!!

Liss I have heard castor oil can really do it! At least your colon will be clean!

I can NOT believe your DD is here!!

[MommyPoky]

I can't believe it's time for you either!! Come on out baby!

[denalibear]

Holy Cow!!!! Time went by fast...so excited for ya girlie!!!!! Cant wait to "meet" Nikolas

[fromustobaby]

Cant wait to meet him...very very soon!!

[*Mommy2Camden*]

I have a feeling your LO will come on his own SO excited for you!

[amazing_love]

Come out baby!! Our babies like to take their sweet time don't they?! Hopefully he'll come very soon! I did a lot of things to help my LO come... walking, DTD, jogging in place, squats, bouncing on a ball, and lots of other exercises. I don't know if it was just coincidence but he DID come shortly after My doctor seemed sure that he wouldn't come on his own at my 40 week appt... you just never know. Babies have a mind of their own!

I hope to hear a labor update on you soon!!

[Lyz]

Originally Posted by KDD

Those darn babies just don't know when they've overstayed their welcome do they? My mom swears by cleaning the windows. She said that she did that with both of us and she went into labour the next day. Whatever you do, I hope he comes soon!

my mom swears that getting down on all fours and scrubbing the floors helped put her into labor gotta love the old wives tales!

I hope he comes very soon!!! I was hoping I didn't miss your labor while I was on my business trip...now that I'm back, he can come ANY day haha

[MarinaAndCharlie'sMommy]

Can't wait to read your labor update and meet Nikolas! I personally think that evening primrose oil helped me go into labor along with DTD. Good luck with everything!