Anyone else expecting a November sparkler? *Updated with due dates!*

[Foxy37]

Epo = evening primrose oil xx

 

[teacup22]

Planning on starting RLT And EPO today actually

 

[MandaAnda]

I'm drinking RLT when I remember. Some women have it throughout pregnancy. Remember, it doesn't induce labour. It's a uterine tonic, so it's meant to make contractions more efficient when they start (not actually start them off). I drank it the first time, and I'd say my contractions were pretty efficient, as my first baby was born after a labour of under eight hours.

As for EPO, I'm not using it this time, as it's been linked to PROM (prolonged rupture of membranes), which is when your waters break and labour doesn't start for a long time. When that happens, "they" worry about infection and often want to induce you if labour doesn't start after a certain point (of course, you would have the option to decline induction and monitor for signs of infection, but women often get told "we have to do xyz" instead of being given options).
Edited to add a link to an article that discusses studies: https://vbacfacts.com/2012/11/13/evening-primrose-oil-dont-use-it-if-you-are-pregnant/

 

[teacup22]

I'm drinking RLT when I remember. Some women have it throughout pregnancy. Remember, it doesn't induce labour. It's a uterine tonic, so it's meant to make contractions more efficient when they start (not actually start them off). I drank it the first time, and I'd say my contractions were pretty efficient, as my first baby was born after a labour of under eight hours.

As for EPO, I'm not using it this time, as it's been linked to PROM (prolonged rupture of membranes), which is when your waters break and labour doesn't start for a long time. When that happens, "they" worry about infection and often want to induce you if labour doesn't start after a certain point (of course, you would have the option to decline induction and monitor for signs of infection, but women often get told "we have to do xyz" instead of being given options).
Edited to add a link to an article that discusses studies: https://vbacfacts.com/2012/11/13/evening-primrose-oil-dont-use-it-if-you-are-pregnant/

Interesting.... My waters broke a while before my contractions started with my son (12 hrs) but I was in full blown labour after that!
Not sure wether to take it or not now!

 

[Foxy37]

I'm going to try them both as my waters are always delayed in going and have to be broken. I have my 36 week check tomorrow and may get a scan booked dependant on baby's size and position xx

 

[teacup22]

I'm not too worried about it as I went into labour anyway last time
My midwife mentioned a scan as she wasn't sure if baby was breech, I don't think she is as I have feet in my ribs but I've not heard anything....
Guess I'll find out on Monday at my appt. Would be reassuring to know she's in the right position etc
Has your baby been breech Foxy?

 

[Foxy37]

I'm not too worried about it as I went into labour anyway last time
My midwife mentioned a scan as she wasn't sure if baby was breech, I don't think she is as I have feet in my ribs but I've not heard anything....
Guess I'll find out on Monday at my appt. Would be reassuring to know she's in the right position etc
Has your baby been breech Foxy?

Yes she has been breech and is measuring 3 weeks ahead so I will push for a growth scan due to a prolapsed uterus and really not wanting any damage done down there. I'm determined to have ecv if she is breech still xxx

 

[MandaAnda]

I just don't want to have to argue with them over anything more than necessary. I did discuss all eventualities with the Supervisor of Midwives, and about PROM I'd said I'd opt for expectant management (monitor for infection) anyway and wouldn't be induced if there were no signs. If early, bags can reseal, and waters do continue to be produced as it is. But I just don't want another midwife getting a bee in her bonnet about something.

I had my forewaters broken with my first, as I had heavy meconium when my hindwaters broke. It was the only intervention I allowed. I'll not have my waters broken this time if they don't go on their own before labour though. I remember how much harder labour became once they were broken, so I'll take that cushion all I can. I think it'd be amazing for baby to be born in the caul as well. It's so rare these days.

Foxy, if baby is breech, some mums swear by reflexology, acupuncture, or moxibustion to get baby to turn (much more comfy than if you get to the point of an ECV). The website www.spinningbabies.com have some positions you can try as well. And then there's always the option of delivering vaginal breech if baby insists on staying bum down. (I know I'd prefer it to a section if this little pickle decides to flip.) xx

 

[peanutmomma]

Zaya Mae Dreher
Born Tuesday October 08, 2013'
Weighed 5lbs. 4 oz.
Length 17 and 3/4 inches

 

[teacup22]

Hope you are both doing well Peanut?
She's beautiful x

 

[JDH1982]

Gorgeous Peanut, hope you're both doing well xx

 

[elt1013]

Congrats Peanut!

 

[BubsMom17]

I started drinking the RLT at 34 weeks, one cup a day, and have increased to 3 cups a day as recommended on the box. I started 1000 mgs of EPO this week when I hit 36 weeks, and will increase to 2000 mgs tomorrow (at 37 weeks).

With my son, I was in early labor for 5-6 days (dilated 1-2 cms with uncomfy, but irregular contractions). My water broke at home (like the movie style GUSH) and real labor started IMMEDIATELY. I was 4 cms by the time I got to the hospital and had him almost 5 hours later, with pushing through only 3 contraction cyles. I am not too worried about my water breaking early and labor not starting. I am already have contractions interspersed with Braxton-Hicks. I wonder if I will have an October Pumpkin instead of a November Sparkler! Eeek! (My due date is Nov 1st).

 

[Foxy37]

Peanut she is Beutifull absolutally Beutifull xxxx

 

[babymonkey18]

Bubs....i'm still guessing oct 22!!

 

[BubsMom17]

Thank Babymonkey! The thought of going until 41 weeks kills me... I just couldn't!

 

[miss_kseniya]

I said it on facebook but will say it on here too......beautiful pics of you and Baby Zaya Peanut. Can't believe we've had 2 sparklers already and now Tara/Angel said she may having her little girlie next Friday too!

Exciting times

 

[teacup22]

Congrats to the 'term' ladies today!

 

[Angeltk42]

Blood work came back ok so as long as 24 hour urine comes back ok my induction is on for 10/18!!!!! Unless someone goes into labor before me or this LO decides to come on her own sooner I'll probably be the next sparkler to have her LO.... ACK!!! So exciting!!

I guess the November sparklers are turning into October pumpkins one by one!

 

[peanutmomma]

well of course Angel/ Tara will have Amanda next week we need some girls to coordinate this sparkler party and they took the initiative to come early and get ready LOL