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Secretsmile
Member
08-19-2002
| Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 11:51 am
Enbwife, I check this thread several times a day to see if you've gone into labor yet. Too bad we couldn't give birth like birds and have our menfolk sit on it for a while huh? My oldest son was 12 days past my due date too. The dr was going to induce me on Monday, but I went into labor on Saturday night and he was born Sunday. I hope you'll have the same luck.
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 3:34 pm
Enbwife, I was induced for 2 of my kids, it really isn't so bad. At least you are prepared for it. Good luck and I will be waiting to see the pics of the new bundle.
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Jewels
Member
09-23-2000
| Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 3:42 pm
Still thinking of you Enbwife....hope all goes well!
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Danas15146
Member
03-31-2004
| Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 7:06 am
Good Luck!!!!! We're all thinking about you. I was scheduled to be induced for both of mine - but I think that the dr. scared them out. Each time as soon as we scheduled - I went into labor the next night. Enjoy your Thanksgiving and take care.
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Enbwife
Member
08-14-2000
| Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 8:22 am
Thanks guys. I had contractions for 2 hours, 5-10 min apart yesterday. Came so close to calling Neil home, but then went and laid down and they stopped. Urghh! Neil just bought me some castor oil. Have any of you ever tried it?? I went to my aquafit class last night and was bouncing around in the water, 41 wks pregnant, huge as a whale. The instructor was so surprised to see me (ha ha). Secret - I agree about the birds (hee hee).
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 8:31 am
Thinking of you Enbwife...soon dear soon. 
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 9:22 am
I keep hoping to check here and see you've gone to the hospital, Lisa. I was scheduled for induction with Caleb, went into labor the day before. Like Danas, I think the doctor scared him out, lol. I did end up being induced with both of mine though, after labor had started. Caleb's heart rate dropped and labor wasn't happening quick enough and with Dakota labor stopped completely midway through. I hope baby hurries up and you don't have to go through that again. Ya'll must be so anxious to meet the new baby!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 10:31 am
ok, I've heard of castor oil, but what dies it do?
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Kimmo
Member
05-02-2003
| Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 1:45 pm
Lisa, I was wondering if you had tried castor oil! I had a friend whose sister used it and swears it worked. Here is a link about it. I didn't realize it was related to bowel movement...But then, why else would spicy foods be another thing to try? I just wasn't thinking. I was hoping to find out you had the baby or were at the hospital-- That's encouraging that you had some contractions! I didn't have any last time (on my own). Hang in there....
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Enbwife
Member
08-14-2000
| Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 8:55 am
Castor oil is an old wives trick that acts much the same as an enema. It clears you out and the idea is your intestines and bowel will spasm which will get your uterus contracting. I read alot about it yesterday and opted out. Apparently it's pretty brutal and not that successful although some people swear by it. I'm just not that desperate yet. Will go for the induction on Saturday if it doesn't happen on its own. Have been trying more natural induction methods though, to no avail. Guess she's pretty happy in there. 
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 8:59 am
Sometimes it is for a reason, I never went into labor, got induced 3 seperate times and sent home, on the 4th try I told them I just wanted a c section and was so hysterical about it they finally did it...the doc said thankGod, the ambical cord was wrapped around Dylan's neck 3 times and he either would have died or I would have had to have an er c-section at last min.
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 9:16 am
Guess we just have to "Watch this Space" for any news! Little girl inside of Lisa: don't you think Thursday is a lovely day to be born? The country to your south is already in a mood to celebrate this particular Thursday, but we can't wait to "meet" you. And your family is getting anxious to see your sweet face. Lisa, wishing you the best.
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Danas15146
Member
03-31-2004
| Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 10:07 am
Pamy - how scary for you. I guess everything does happen for a reason. Lisa - hang in there! Saturday is not so far away. Can't wait to "meet" your new baby girl.
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Enbwife
Member
08-14-2000
| Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 12:49 pm
Pamy - that's motherly instinct for you for sure! It's a full moon tomorrow so maybe that will help. The hospital will be a zoo!!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 1:28 pm
LOL!! I was told to go watch the tide come in to help induce labor, my mom and i went and sat there like idiots and nothing happened LOL Hope you have a healthy delivery soon!!
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Graceunderfyre
Member
01-21-2004
| Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 7:16 pm
Lisa so glad to hear you didn't do the castor oil trick (or did you) my midwife strongly urges her patients to NOT do it because it is really harsh.
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Enbwife
Member
08-14-2000
| Friday, November 26, 2004 - 11:56 am
Didn't do castor oil Grace. Chickened out after researching it. Went to the doctor this morning and we're going ahead with induction tomorrow if it doesn't happen today. Baby weighs approx 8,3 right now and is doing well. So hopefully baby b will be here tomorrow or Sunday and there will be baby announcement news soon. I suspect I will be home from the hospital Monday or Tuesday depending on how long it takes. Have a great weekend everyone and send easy labour thoughts my way. Lisa
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Graceunderfyre
Member
01-21-2004
| Friday, November 26, 2004 - 12:30 pm
yeah Lisa! Good luck with the induction 
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Friday, November 26, 2004 - 12:41 pm
Is baby b a hint? The name starts with a "B"?
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Friday, November 26, 2004 - 1:13 pm
Best of Luck Lisa...will keep checking here the beginning of the week for the official announcement.
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Danas15146
Member
03-31-2004
| Saturday, November 27, 2004 - 4:14 pm
Thinking about Lisa and hoping all is going okay!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Saturday, November 27, 2004 - 4:59 pm
Talked to my mil, the one who is a teacher...here is a list of some of the weird names that kids she taught had: twins; Clennard and Lennard twins; Sprinkles and Brittany Estrogen Ever Lasting Love (full name)
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Jmm
Member
08-16-2002
| Saturday, November 27, 2004 - 8:54 pm
I once met a Twinkle Star Foster.
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Enbwife
Member
08-14-2000
| Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 3:38 pm
Hey, it's 5:30 pm on Sunday night and NO BABY!!! Spent 4 hours at the hospital Sat. morning waiting for them to induce me... they were too busy and kept putting us off. Finally we up and left out of frustration. They called me at 9:00 pm Sat. night and said to come back. I said FORGET IT! So we went back this morning and waited almost 3 hours for a dr. to stick the gel up there. That's done, then I was monitored for 2 hours and sent home to wait and see if anything happens. Am feeling some strong low back pressure but that's it. It's kind of frustrating. If nothing happens by tomorrow, I have to go back to the hospital for 11:00 am for a second dose... urghhh! If nothing happens by Tues. morning, have to go back again. I tell ya, this baby does not want to come out. Hoping tonight's the night, but am tired of repeating myself. This is day 11 overdue!! Talk to you soon, Lisa
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 3:48 pm
Hi there, Enbwife. Awwww, that does sound frustrating! That child is going to be born any day now so I don't get why they want to stick gel here or there. I was exactly 13 days overdue with both kids so I do understand a bit. In the good old days they didn't get so excited about inducing labor, though, so that's the part that I never experienced. Thinking of you, Kiddo, and hoping that little one gets the hint...everyone's anxious to meet her! You take care now and try to stay mellow.
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