Due March/April/May 2016

[Ashforblue]

That makes me feel better Junie! I really don't want to be induced! Ok ladies, what are your fave things to pack for labor & have asked about natural induction methods yet?

[Atsaukina1]

Well there is a normal range and you are probably in the high end of normal as too much can cause problems like too little but they would've mentioned and monitored more if they thought it excessive.
Natural inductions? I ride out my prwgos as long as possible lol. Eggplant parmesan mmmm. I would never do castor oil. Stimulating nipples lol. Oh the crazy things women do when trying to go into labor. I know babe will come when it wants so I leave it alone

[TaytumJ]

I'm also interested in any must haves to pack for our hospital bag! Also, dumb question, but when they say hospital bag...do you ladies bring like a suitcase? Seems like there's so much to take!


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[Jany1025]

I'm also interested in any must haves to pack for our hospital bag! Also, dumb question, but when they say hospital bag...do you ladies bring like a suitcase? Seems like there's so much to take!


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Regarding your other post I love my snap and go which is very light and car seat goes right in! Have used it for 4 kids now. My Medela pump -have always gone back to work at 6 weeks post partum and I spend a lot of time in my car for work and I buy the travel/car charger for it.

I take a small rolling suitcase but overpack as I don't use half the stuff! Pack panties you don't care that you will dispose of -as it might get bloodied even with a large maxi pad. Warm pajamas and shirts that will make it easy to breast feed!

Good luck!

[Junie]

That makes me feel better Junie! I really don't want to be induced! Ok ladies, what are your fave things to pack for labor & have asked about natural induction methods yet?

Many midwives actually give you a little castor oil cocktail here as the first step for induction but normally not until you're over. All the other stuff like walking, jumping down steps, sex, massage, spicy food, etc have never helped me but they don't seem to hurt either!

In my bag (I use a carry-on size trolley) I bring. PJs/loungewear that are cute which I can also nurse in, lots of big cotton underwear which can be ruined, my kindle, cell phone charger, a going home outfit for the baby (we forgot this last time LOL), washcloth, towel, face soap, bodywash, hair brush, hair accessories, lotion, make-up, head phones, slippers, and a robe.

[XXforhubby]

Many midwives actually give you a little castor oil cocktail here as the first step for induction but normally not until you're over. All the other stuff like walking, jumping down steps, sex, massage, spicy food, etc have never helped me but they don't seem to hurt either!

In my bag (I use a carry-on size trolley) I bring. PJs/loungewear that are cute which I can also nurse in, lots of big cotton underwear which can be ruined, my kindle, cell phone charger, a going home outfit for the baby (we forgot this last time LOL), washcloth, towel, face soap, bodywash, hair brush, hair accessories, lotion, make-up, head phones, slippers, and a robe.

^^^ agree!! I also bring a few diapers and wipes. One time I ran out and the nurses were all dealing with an emergency and couldn't bring me more in time. It was a crazy mess!

I also bring a few different sizes of jeans (I'm a jeans girl!), because you won't know what size you'll be after you deliver.

I bring nipple butter (Earth Mama Angel Baby Nipple Butter) to apply after each feeding.

I also bring a few packaged snacks or fruit in case you get the munchies overnight or it takes FOREVER to get to your room post delivery. It took 4 hours for me to get to my room with DS2!


DS1[emoji125]🏼, DS2[emoji577], & DS3[emoji602] completes our family [emoji170]!

[Atsaukina1]

I have had 4 homebirths w midwives and would not take castor oil. One time it was suggested as my water broke in the morning and cntx didn't kick in till the evening. We were watching the clock as I was gbs+ so risk is greater
after water broke 24 + hours. After reading side effects I chose not to take it and wouldn't. Who want to have diareah and cramps in labor? Not to mention the extra risk of mecomium. I just see so many people suggest it, it boggles my mind. Babe will come when it's ready and when people try these inductions and they work babe was already otw:

[Boyzmommy]

I agree with atsaukina. My sil took it in her pregnancy n had a bad diarrhea b4 delivery. She ws all exhausted.
Better be safe. I would let the little one cooking. But i tried walking sex pineapples with my sons[emoji85]


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[Ashforblue]

I'm actually switching providers & getting a midwife & a doula..... And am going to go for a water birth!! I'm super excited!

[lisaarrowsmith19]

Congrats. So exciting.
What do u all think of mine girl or boy. Find out in two days woohoo

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