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• Old Wives Tales Welcome! huskymom Posted : 11/28/2006 11:17:22 AM Any ideas on how I can speed up this pregnancy thing?  I want to go into labour right now.  I'm soooooooooo tired of being pregnant.  I'm due on the 5th but my doc says anytime is ok with her.  So what kind of things have you heard of that will induce labour? LIKE 51 REPLIES 892 VIEWS LAST POST GAYLE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• rwbeagles Posted : 11/28/2006 11:19:47 AM Stripping membranes....your doc has to do this. Nipple stimulation and/or orgasm. Those two are the one's I have heard of working for some gals. One's a bit more fun to go thru than the other..lmao. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jones Posted : 11/28/2006 12:10:33 PM Isn't there one about eating spicy food? 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Michelle Posted : 11/28/2006 12:18:16 PM Well, as children, born or unborn, are biologically programmed to interfere and ruin any adult plans that involve you getting dressed up and spending a lot of money, I would make a dinner date with your husband at fancy restaurant, buy a pricey dress, hire a babysitter for the other kid(s?) and then pack your bag. Or buy an airline ticket to somewhere. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• glenmar Posted : 11/28/2006 12:18:42 PM Castor oil does NOT work, unless what you are trying to expel is the contents of your intestines.   The problem with having sex is that by the time you are THIS pregnant, read, looking and feeling like a beached whale, it's next to impossible to actually ENJOY yourself and have an orgasm...... 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• rwbeagles Posted : 11/28/2006 12:33:28 PM HMMM...PG-13 MATERIAL APPEARS BELOW.....be warned! Thought I should put in a disclaimer []                                 Glenda...who said anything about sex (as in intercourse lol)? I just said orgasm...the man need not even be HOME...if you get my meaning. Just call B.O.B.! 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• nyiceprincess Posted : 11/28/2006 12:59:04 PM Walking helps as well as sitting on the floor with your legs folded in front of you (helps stretch the pelvis so the baby can drop) Spend alot of time on all fours,this helps make sure baby is in the right position with his back facing out,can also be combined with Gina's suggestion! 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• snownose Posted : 11/28/2006 12:59:15 PM Glenda...who said anything about sex (as in intercourse lol)? I just said orgasm...the man need not even be HOME...if you get my meaning. Just call B.O.B.!   [][] Now, that was funny! 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• sharismom Posted : 11/28/2006 1:37:52 PM No help from me, but stripping membranes?  Egawd, I'd rather stay pregnant.[:'(] 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• ron2 Posted : 11/28/2006 7:36:41 PM I have an old wive's tale that is true.   A pregnant mother can "mark" her child by something that catches her fancy.   My younger brother was born Nov. 1966. So, my mom was pregnant with him most of that year. That was also the year of the premiere of the original "Star Trek" series. Her favorite character was Mr. Spock. My brother has pointed ears. Not as sharp as the prosthetics worn by Leonard Nimoy, but they do come to a point.   I don't know what she was watching when she was pregnant with me. Maybe "3 Stooges" or "Mr. Ed". Although, mid-term, she would have been watching the Kennedy Assassination stuff on t.v. Or, maybe, "Frankenstein".   0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Debbie R Posted : 11/28/2006 7:51:36 PM I can vouch for sex really works but only when you are overdue. When the apple is ready it will fall from the tree honey. Rest now, while you have the chance. lol 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Debbie R Posted : 11/28/2006 7:55:48 PM ORIGINAL: Ron I have an old wive's tale that is true. A pregnant mother can "mark" her child by something that catches her fancy. My younger brother was born Nov. 1966. So, my mom was pregnant with him most of that year. That was also the year of the premiere of the original "Star Trek" series. Her favorite character was Mr. Spock. My brother has pointed ears. Not as sharp as the prosthetics worn by Leonard Nimoy, but they do come to a point. I don't know what she was watching when she was pregnant with me. Maybe "3 Stooges" or "Mr. Ed". Although, mid-term, she would have been watching the Kennedy Assassination stuff on t.v. Or, maybe, "Frankenstein". [sm=rotfl.gif]Ron the Italians believe that if you see something scary and then touch a part of your body, say your face , the baby will be born w/ an imprint or mark of the thing that scared you. Or if you crave something the same thing will happen to the baby, that's why I gained 70lbs when I was regnant thank God I was young and lost it right away. lmao. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• gayle Posted : 11/29/2006 2:10:50 AM oh dear, do i feel for you! i tried it all and nothing worked. it seems like the waiting never ends doesnt it? i agree with deb though, rest while you can! 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• brookcove Posted : 11/29/2006 8:45:10 AM Walk, walk, walk. And have sex. Honest to goodness. We had a ton of fun and PJ was born smack on the dot, the day he was due. Probably coincidence but we sure had fun. I wasn't very big with him though. The walks will help your labor, too, though they didn't help mine - nothing would have helped, there was a mismatch of PJ's head size to the pelvic opening but it took FORTY hours for them to decide to scrap it. Urk. On the other hand, once it was over, I bounced right back thanks to how great condition I was in! Walk, walk, walk! 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• huskymom Posted : 11/29/2006 9:18:14 AM Thanks for the tips everyone.  I walk all the time.  So far no luck with that one.  Of course lately the walks have been slower and yesterday because of freezing rain, my dogs had to be satisfied with chasing treats up and down the stairs.  Poor things. I'm pretty sure BF would be all for the sex idea.  However since sex and orgasm don't seem to coincide lately (see Glenda's comment) maybe we won't mention that to him.  lol. I've never heard of stripping membranes.  Sounds fun.  lol.  Michelle, I like your idea of getting dressed up and going out for dinner, especially with no kid trailing along.  Might be fun to do even if it doesn't work.  Anyone have any dress clothes in 12 sizes bigger than I used to be?  Gawd! I was skinny way back then! Ron, Lately all I've had time for are my son's Bionicle movies and some old reruns of Pokemon.  Uh Oh! 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login