What will get me going?

[NiallsMama]

Hey Guys, well Im 40 weeks today & I haven't even had the slightest twinge of a contraction!

I have tried a few things, mainly spicy food & 'a bit of the other' but nothing yet!

Does anybody have any ideas for a fed up, fat footed, about to be overdue mother to be?!!

[naflharrison]

gross as it is for e to write this the bit of the other wont work unless the semen is digested via your stomach ie: swallowing (grimaces just thinking bout that)
bit of castor oil usually works but really you will be on the loo all night and day for that matter! both mine were 8 days overdue and weighed (daughter 1st) 8lb 2ozs and son(second) 10lb 10ozs. try and let your baby come when its ready, i belive in births being easier when the baby isnt being forced out and just goes naturally, obviously from my own experiences! enjoy the rest cos in no time youll be feedin every hr!! good luck!

[redcrx]

chinese curry (not indian) something about the spices they use. worked for me within 4 hours for my second

sex

get baby into right position by sitting on a dining chair facing the back or by getting on all fours.

pineapple (need to eat about 7 though so might not be wise)

good luck

[k8bailey]

Wash a car (or two!!), go for a long walk, eat a spicy pizza then sex. It worked for me!! or maybe my baby was just terrified at the thought of being induced!!

Good luck!! x

[mrs_overall]

Sex is the answer!
Semen contains a hormone called prostaglandin which softens the cervix & can start labour.

[NiallsMama]

Thanks for your relpy's!

Well have been for a chinese at lunchtime with Hubby, then home for 'a bit' then walked to nursery to pick Niall up, then park & had a bloody good swing on the swings and walked home! I do actually have a bit of backache now, fingers crossed!!

If I haven't gone by tomorrow, Im having a dreaded sweep in the morning :o( .....Thanks again, I will keep posting!

[mrs_overall]

Let us know!
Good luck. xx

[natalie_1982]

Awww, Niallsmama good luck!

I tried the following:
- a bit of the other
- copious amounts of fresh pineapple
- chillis on everything
- walking everywhere
- vigorously cleaning house from top to bottom

Sadly none of them worked for me but 2days after a stretch and sweep my waters broke and I had to be induced in the end at 41+3.

So excited for you - good luck XX

[NiallsMama]

Well, Im STILL here!

Having another sweep in the morning, this will be the last one before inducing me, so fingers crossed it works!