what else can I do to start a labor pattern!

[sashadoll]

My body is really just teasing me. I'm due Saturday the 20th but I've been in prodormal labor for 2 weeks. Last night I had the worse contractions to date they were 13m apart and I had to focus with them. They were still here this morning but it's been an hour now since the last one. What else can I do for a consistent labor pattern? I have a doc appt tomorrow and I think I may want a sweep. Idk. I'm confused. We want an all natural birth no mess or interventions unless medically necessary son would that be an intervention a sweep? I'm so tired of being pregnant. I want to be home for Christmas. We talked with our 5 year old and told him they baby may not be here until Christmas and I'll be in the hospital he was so disappointed and said mommy I want to spend Christmas with you. I almost cried. We have this tradition for Santa and we won't be able to do it if I go into labor the week of Christmas I fear. Being a mother of 2 is already hard. I don't want to disappoint my baby. Ugh anyway. I hope you ladies have a great Sunday.

 

[Gingerspice]

No ideas sorry but can sympathise. Thankfully for me i've agreed to induction on Thursday so even if it were to result in c section i should be home before christmas eve when activities are planned for dd. I really don't want to miss christmas this year. I've put so much planning and effort into it!
I was meant to get sweep today but evidently the MW hasn't had time to call in. I have one booked for tuesday but was advised if I didn't get one on Sunday to phone MW on mon and try to get one then.
I guess you could try the sex option etc if you are against external/third party intervention. Personally I don't think i'd consider sweep as negative intervention as there is no additional fake injecting or addition of hormones etc

 

[sashadoll]

Thank you for your advice. My Doula says it's considered a medical intervention. My appt is tomorrow I might do it especially if there is no injection or anything I've never had it before so I'll talk with hubby!

 

[Luvspnk31]

What about acupuncture? I've heard it won't actually put u into labor unless your body is ready, but will work if it is. I don't know anyone personally who's tried it, but I've seen it mentioned in here several times.

 

[babe2ooo]

I would say go for a sweep if your already having some contractions then I would say that could get u into active labour it did with my first. Try bouncing on a birthing ball, have sex, eat a hot curry, they say eat some fresh pineapple...... I'm due the 18th so hoping baby will be here by Xmas but I've had no twinges or anything. Good luck

 

[sashadoll]

I've been in this early labor 2 weeks. I'm just so tired. We've been having sex, I've eaten pineapples nipple stimulus walking dancing bouncing on the ball. I've thought of acupuncture but I'm not a fan of needles. I'm not a fan of curry either.

 

[babe2ooo]

Aww how annoying sounds like u have tried everything. Its just a waiting game now which sucks for u

 

[sashadoll]

Yes I know it . Well hopefully soon