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Rachel918
	Age: 22 Country: Province/region: City: Partner: Bryan, very excited to be a daddy Children: Yes, 1 Pregnant: Not anymore Occupation: Nanny
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Hello,

So I decided that this site would be great for me so that I know im not the only mom to be with soo many aches and pains!!! Im 22, A little younger than I wanted to be to have my first baby. My fiance is a bit older and we are soo excited to be parents. We already have an 8 month old chocolate lab pup who keeps us busy and honestly has prepared us more than we know for parent hood.

On Feb 8th we find out the sex of the baby and get to have an ultrasound for the first time. We heard the heartbeat 2 weeks ago and it was 150bpm. That by far was one of the most exciting things to hear.

Well I look forward to chatting with all the other mommies to be:)

Jan 18th- Went to the doctor today!!! We heard the heartbeat was 144. Was weighed, gained another 4 pounds so have gained a total of 7 pounds so far. Not too bad!!!! Im feeling pretty good lately, besides from the lower back pain, headaches, and some dizziness. They decided to do a surprise ultra sound for me considering the doctor was booked the next 3 weeks. We saw the baby and it look perfect, when I figure out how to use my new scanner I will get the pics up! So we also found out we are having a girl! She was moving so much I was scared the tech was going to give up but she kept going and the baby finally flipped upside down and we saw the 3 lines!!!! I was surprised at first because everyone was trying to tell me it was a boy but from the start I knew it was a girl! So her name will be Alexa Pearl Herrick. We couldnt be happier. She was measuring 6oz 6 inches long. Now I Just wish June would come now!!

April 9th.

I Just wanted to let any moms know what I do for work. I was working as a part time nanny, Well I actually still do but this is my last month! I also work for a company called Arbonne International. Its a skin care company that is 100% natural, all vegan which means its not tested on animals and there are no animal biproducts used. Its hypoallergenic, and is a swiss formutaled product. There are many different lines, 6 to be exact. One which I thought some moms may be interested in was the Baby Line. Im not sure if anyone has watched dateline or read the latest blogs online. But many products especially baby products contain parabins, and Mineral oil. Mineral oil is aweful for your body and your skin, Its derived from plastic and is toxic to your skin.. No wonder why soo many people break out and dont know why!!! Well anyway, I just wanted to inform anyone who wanted to know about this business and some of the products. You can become an independent consultant as well and get all products for wholesale which is an additional 35-50% off, everything is shipped directly to your house and you dont have to go run to the mall to go waste money on skin care products that aren't good for you. I dont preach about arobonne, but if anyone has any questions please feel free to message me or even go look on the website yourself! www.arbonne.com.

Thanks!!!

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bethanne - Tuesday, 3 June
Yeah, my Dr is kind of different he tested me at my first appt (10 weeks). So I have know for a LONG time...lol. He put me on one round of antibiotics for it back then, and I start taking them again tomorrow. I'm not sure what your doc will use for you but mine is using the cephalexin it is a generic for the Keflex. (I checked the bottle now since i am home) I did research on it when he first gave it to me and it is totally safe. Let me know what you end up taking.

yari - Monday, 2 June
A girl at my job had the same thing and they let her go full term and after 3 days of labor (which trust me is ridiculous and out of the ordinary) had a C section, all is fine, but no induction for her. Love the self induced bedrest, TV is on all day since all my communications are virtual. I just have to remember to get up once an hour or so or else i almost pass out from the pain of being stuck in one position hehe.

bethanne - Monday, 2 June
I am in the same boat I have the group b with an alleregy to pennicillin, the cave me k phelex, or cephalexin... something like that...lol.

yari - Monday, 2 June
Ur goin on thursday still right? One this is to hope it can be any day now and wishing it would be another is knowing it is 3 days away, aggghhhhh!! Good luck, I know you have been goin thru it lately!

trishx - Monday, 2 June
Hi again , have they said how long they will leave you with pre-eclampsia , they told me I had it last Friday and I am having a c-section thus Thursday

JayW - Monday, 2 June
Let me know how your appointment goes, and if they set a day to induce!

mizzhoney - Monday, 2 June
Jordan may be ready to go too. I feel A LOT of bottom pressure but no pain. I'm crossing my fingers that tomorrow they'll tell me they see some progress.

kara8385 - Monday, 2 June
My appt on Wed. went great, then Thursday morning Mason decided it was time and he was here at 12:54pm Thusday afternoon. I will put up the birth story sometime this week along with pictures. I so love being a mommy!!!!!! How is everythign going with you?

loveatfirstbump - Sunday, 1 June
I�ve been eating one pineapple a day ever since I found out I was pregnant. I haven�t had any BH contractions much less the onset of labor. I�ve heard that you�d have to eat at least 7 pineapples for anything to happen.

mayrc87 - Sunday, 1 June
I wish I could tell you that everything is great, but everything hurts. I'm 1cm and have an appointment on thursday. the doc told me she wants to schedule the c-section for when I'm 37 weeks which is friday. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for them to schedule for next week.

AlyEwing-Ball - Sunday, 1 June
sorry, i didn't mean to put that whole article about the pineapple on there - just the bit about pineapple (if that makes sense!!! plus the link for you to read the rest of it!!!

AlyEwing-Ball - Sunday, 1 June
yeah, my due date is tomorrow - been having contractions tonight but they're a bit eratic. just keeping an eye on them to see if they settle into being more regular.

good luck with yours though! I love pineapple but don't think i could eat 7-8 fresh ones!!!

mayrc87 - Sunday, 1 June
I don't think pineapple helps to induce labor. I've been having these cravings for it for the past couple of weeks and must have eaten about 3 whole pineapples and I still pregnant.

AlyEwing-Ball - Sunday, 1 June
Hiya,

I saw your post about the pineapple and here's a link to a page that I read about natural inductions which says:

Home > Pregnancy > Referenced articles: pregnancy > Natural ways to bring on labour: a guide (referenced) Natural ways to bring on labour: a guide (referenced)

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Nipple stimulation

Castor oil

Sex

Eating pineapple

Homeopathy

Herbal: blue cohosh and black cohosh

Eating curry

Acupuncture

Red raspberry leaf

Walking

And finally:

References

For the past 40 weeks you have been waiting for this moment. Your birth plan is written, your bag is packed, your belly feels like it is about to burst and you are sure that any minute now you will feel your first contraction. And then ... nothing. Not even a twinge. Now there is something to be said for being patient. Your baby will come out when he is good and ready and some just like to take their time. But if an induction date is looming, you might feel like you want to give him a gentle nudge. Here are some of the alternative methods of bringing on labour.

Before you proceed, we should warn you that there is very little hard scientific evidence relating to either the effectiveness, or the safety, of any of these methods. The studies that have been done tend to be small and evidence is difficult to verify: if labour is due anyway, how do you know whether it was the curry you ate last night that actually brought it on? On the safety side, talk to your doctor or midwife at your next check up before you try any of these methods. This is particularly important if there are any complications in your pregnancy.

Nipple stimulation

Nipple stimulation is the gentle rubbing or rolling of the nipple to encourage the start of contractions. The theory is that oxytocin, a hormone that causes contractions, is released in the body when the breasts are stimulated.

Is it safe?

Nipple stimulation has been reported to produce very strong contractions and for this reason you should use it with care. However, a study of 719 women found that there were no problems of this sort following nipple stimulation (Kavanagh et al 2001).

Does it work?

The study mentioned above was thought to be too small to draw concrete conclusions from, but did show a significant benefit from nipple stimulation: 37.3 per cent of women who had tried it went into labour within 72 hours as compared to just 6.4 per cent of those who had not.

How do I try it?

The idea is to simulate the suckling of a baby so you need to massage the whole areola (the dark area around the nipple), not just tweak the nipple. Place your palm over the areola and move in a circular motion, applying a firm but gentle pressure. This may need to be continued for some time. The usual recommendation is 15 minutes of continual stimulation on each nipple each hour for several hours.

Castor oil

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There are reports of castor oil being used to bring on labour as far back as the Egyptians, though how it works is poorly understood. The most commonly given explanation is that it acts as a powerful laxative, and when it stimulates the gut it also stimulates the uterus and so "kick starts" labour.

Is it safe?

Nausea is likely to be the immediate effect, followed by a bad case of diarrhoea and there is a risk that you will become dehydrated. For this reason, we would NOT recommend taking castor oil.

Does it work?

A study of 100 overdue women found that 57.7% began active labour after a single dose of 60ml of castor oil, as opposed to 4.2% who received no treatment (Garry et al. 2000). Another small study found that taking castor oil had no adverse affects on mother or baby (Kelly et al. 2001). Neither study was of a large enough scale to be conclusive.

How do I try it?

This is one we would NOT recommend but, according to a survey of midwives, 4 fl oz of castor oil mixed with orange juice is the usual dose. It is revolting (very oily) to drink though some suggest that making it fizzy by adding � teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda helps. A second dose can be given 12 hours later.

Sex

Sex as means of getting labour started is thought to work in three ways: firstly the movement may help to stimulate the uterus into action; secondly, sex can trigger the release of oxytocin, the 'contraction' hormone; thirdly, semen contains a high concentration of prostaglandins which help to ripen, or soften, the neck of the womb (cervix) ready for it to dilate when labour starts (Kavanagh et al. 2001).

Is it safe?

Sex is safe as long as your waters have not broken. Once this has happened, making love may increase the risk of infection. You should also avoid sex if you have a low-lying placenta or have had vaginal bleeding. Men often feel uncomfortable making love to their partners with a baby so obviously in the way but the baby will not know what is happening and will not be harmed.

Does it work?

Not enough studies have been done but, if nothing else, it will take your mind off the waiting.

How do I try it?

At this stage in your pregnancy sex is easier said than done. Try spoons, with your partner entering from behind or use the bed as a prop: your bulge isn't an obstacle if you lie on your back at the side or foot of the bed with your knees bent, and your bottom and feet perched at the edge of the mattress. Your partner can either kneel or stand in front of you. Alternatively, giving your partner oral sex may work better. It is thought that prostaglandins are absorbed more efficiently through the gut than through the vagina. (Note: you may prefer to keep this piece of information to yourself!)

Eating pineapple

Pineapple contains the enzyme bromelain which is thought to help to soften the cervix and so bring on labour.

Is it safe?

There is very little available research. Each pineapple contains only very small amounts of bromelain so you would need to eat as many as seven to have any effect. The most likely side-effect of eating large amounts of pineapple would be a severe case of the runs.

Does it work?

There is some debate about the role played by bromelain on prostaglandins, which soften the cervix to prepare it for labour. Some studies actually suggest that bromelain inhibits prostaglandin activity while others think the opposite. Regardless of this, eating large quantities of pineapple is likely to stimulate the gut and bowel and, as with castor oil, could kick-start the uterus into action by that means.

How do I try it?

The pineapple must be fresh: bromelain is destroyed by the process of canning or juicing.

http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/ref/naturalstartstolabour/#8

hope it helps!!

xxx

mizzhoney - Sunday, 1 June
I hope it is too. Nothing yet though. I'm SO ready!!!

eulaha - Sunday, 1 June
I don't sleep well at all. I usually have to nap for a couple of hours during the day. The baby wakes up everytime I get up to use the bathroom, so it takes awhile for her to get back to sleep, and I'm in PAIN from all her kicking/poking! Last night, she was up for HOURS! It doesn't help that my bf likes to "wake her up" by poking or jiggling my belly!!

ldixon - Sunday, 1 June
im miserable too, and im not even on bedrest. so i can only imagine how u feel. but ur not alone if it makes u feel any better. if u werent on bedrest and were able to go places people would probally just piss u off anyway( they do me) haha.

TopazBecky - Saturday, 31 May
I understand your being miserable and I am right there with you. I honestly am ready for this to be done. I was a bit overweight to start with, and there are people (like my skinny sister) acting like the only reason I am having problems right now is because of my weight! Look at you, a tiny little thing to start with, and you're having the same ones! At this point I can't get comfortable anywhere and I dread having to get out of bed or off the couch. I also think that some people think you're exaggerating or being a whiner when you tell them how difficult it is- have you noticed that?

catherynh - Saturday, 31 May
I really didn't mean for that to rhyme! :)

catherynh - Saturday, 31 May
VERY good to hear

! I was picturing something pretty different!

Congrats on the pregnancy.. you're almost there!! Off to my baby shower now! Take care!

coolwoman206 - Friday, 30 May
I can understand why you wouldn't want your mother in the labor room with you and your husband. I wouldn't want anyone in the labor room with me if they are going to stress me out. If it was me I would ask my mother to wait in the waiting room until I deliver to make things easy for me.

sexymama021 - Friday, 30 May
Yeah...I think that is what I'm going to do. I'm ok with them being in there until it's time to push, as long as everything is ok. Then they can come in after I'm all cleaned up! That's fair...I just don't want anyone staring at my crotch lol...there are going to be enough docs and nurses doing that!

christabell - Friday, 30 May
I take prenatals too and iron pills. Are the iron pills supposed to make you go more or less? hm. I don't know it just seems straaange. Well although what I'm going through sucks, I think you may have it worse cause it hurts. :(

lilgracie - Friday, 30 May
It was 144/81 but it's never been higher than 120ish/65. My edema is apparently severe, also. My midwife was concerned with the sudden spike so she went ahead and scheduled the induction. I feel like it's not a super emergency but I trust her. Good luck to you, too! I hope you can avoid the c-section and make it to an induction!!