I know we are all guilty of this ;)

[Wanting-a-girl]

Now that I'm approaching my induction date in only 11 days I'm trying to get things going on my own... Now I know baby doesn't come till they want to.., but who say we can't have fun trying lol...

I would love to hear experiences of things you have tried and if anything has worked

With ds1 I walked up a steep hill and had him the next morning at 37 weeks

Ds2 I had at 41 weeks and I walked up the same steep hill 500 times with no success he ended up coming on his own a couple hours before my induction like a bat out of hell (30 min labour)

Ds3 I tried hill walking but couldn't really do it as it was winter and icy everywhere... He was induced at 39 weeks I did drink RLT from 37 week,... I imagine I tried sex as I was a nympho during that pregnancy lol... Bounced on a yoga ball... Curb walking...


Ds4 who is still residing inside of me will be induced in 11 more sleeps... I have been drinking RLT since 30 weeks... Bouncing the yoga ball, so far one big walk, double stepping my stairs... Dancing... I really hope no one is looking in my window lmao... I have been doing the three days of nipple stim I feel like its been my job...3 times a day 15 mins a nip for an hour each session... On the bright side even if it doesn't work my nipples will be used to a bit of ware and tare lol


Anyways give me your stories... Caus even if I make it to induction day I need some ideas t keep myself busy and feeling like I'm productive lmao

[EmmyRoo]

I haven't personally tried it but I hear clary sage oil in your bathwater is very effective! A few of my friends reckon it started them off within a few hours! Good luck!

X

[nuthinbutpink]

I really think babies come when they are ready and there is a chemical process that kicks off labor. I thought for sure I could get my number 4 out- I walked around 5 cm dialated for weeks. Induced finally after his due date. Huge baby. Nothing I did seem to matter.

Spicy food?

[Wanting-a-girl]

Lol I was 5cm with ds2 for 5 weeks :s don't know how it append lmao but yea I def agree they come when THEY want to...

[Thorz300]

Nothing has worked for me, not even getting a membrane sweep. I tried castor oil once and it didn't work it didn't even give me the runs. If you find the magic secret do share lol!

[BeadinMom]

I have c-sections, so I have no advice...
BUT...
Wanted to wish you lots of luck & to let you know I'll be thinking of you!!!

[queen-bee]

With DS2 we went for a long drive on a bumpy road (me in front passenger seat). Came home, had BBQ, I felt a bit tired and crampy so had a nap. Woke up to pee and my waters broke. I was supposed to be induced the next morning, but he made his entrance 5 hours before my appointment!
It's funny, but last time my cat had her kittens immediately after eating BBQ leftovers.

[Wanting-a-girl]

Really... Time for a BBQ I suppose lol... I could use a yummy steak

[Violet_]

Nothing worked for me with my children. They all came when they were ready. My last baby I had earlier this month came 11 days overdue and had to be induced. I tried sex, curry, clary sage, nipple stimulation, walking, bouncing on birth ball, red raspberry leaf tea.

[retrolove1]

I'm not sure what worked, DS1 was 9 days late but I can't remember doing much but with DS2 I went out for the day at the farm so I think walking helps and gets gravity going a little.

Good luck. xx

[Emily]

Playing football in teh rain worked for me:)

Other ones my girlfriends swear by are: oral sex, sex, pineapple, or you could buy a lovely pair of white knickers!

[ELP]

I agree that will come when theyre ready:) But I tried eating a whole pineapple with core as its the core that does it and all that happened was a few days later when they arrived I had orange squits during labor!! Gross and very embarassing :oops::bigsmile:

[Mum to three girls]

With DD3 I had a lovely day planned of an early lunch with a friend followed by a movie before I had to pick up the big girls from school and kindy.

So maybe organise baby sitters etc and plan something really nice just for yourself.

[Wanting-a-girl]

Thanks ladies... :)

[Wanting-a-girl]

And the oral sex thing I have read about and that I must say is written by a man lol... I did not share this one with DH ... The thought of it makes me gag... Lol ewwwww... In my younger days maybe lol

[2lovelyboys]

This thread has made me chuckle :)

I tried all sorts with both my boys and nothing worked, DS1 was induced and born by cesection at 42 weeks, DS2 I had 3 stretch and sweeps and he was born term + 4. What I tried:

Lots of pineapple
Bumpy car ride
Sex
Red raspberry leaf tea
Birthing ball
Hot curry
Long walks
Nipple stim

Tried loads, but needless to say will go through them all again when the time comes :)
Good luck with your experimenting!

[tmbabcock]

With DD2 when I was 35 weeks I went into the dr and they checked me and said I was not dilated or effaced at all. I read that you could start using a yoga ball at 35 weeks. So I went and picked one up from the store. For 20-30 min every evening I sat on the ball with my knees in line with my shoulders and bounced in while rotating my hips in a circular motion. A week later at 36 weeks I went in and I was 80% effaced and dilated to 2. I decided to wait a week till I was 37 weeks to do anything else so I would be full term. That night I used my yoga ball, the hubby and I had sex, and then I did nipple simulation till I couldn't handle the contractions anymore. I did the stimulation while lying in bed. After I had stopped I still had a couple residual contractions. In the middle of my second residual contraction I felt a little bit of a sharp pain. Nothing bad it just felt like DD2 had jerked during the contraction. 30 seconds later I felt like I was peeing. My water broke! 8 1/2 hours later she was out!

[3littleladies]

I went to full term with my first and third girl, but went over with my 2nd daughter, I did everything that I knew of doing at the time nothing worked, in the end a sweep worked for me, but I have heard acupuncture works really well.

[Wanting-a-girl]

Ya I did everything to try and get this little guy out... I got induced by ARM but the phone call of the hospital telling me they were ready for me kick started labour I believe lol I was having contractions 5 mins when I arrived... My labour ended up being an hour so everything I did was good prep at least ;)

[ELP]

This is great news lol!! And he is absolutely gooooorgeous!! :HH::HH: