Old Wives Tales Welcome!

I thought SURE you had already had that baby! DARN! Well, it will happen when it happens!

Aw hun I know how much those last few weeks suck!
When I was PG with my DD, sex was what worked for me. I guess semen has a hormone in it that can help things along. I've heard that it works better if the semen is *ahem* ingested, but I was never THAT desparate LOL
Other things... I'm gonna copy & paste this from an article about natural labor inducers...
 
1. Castor oil- castor oil is a very effect labor stimulant. Many midwives prescribe a castor oil cocktail for "over-due" women. The cocktail is made from one tablespoon of castor oil in a big glass of orange juice. Some even recommend adding a shot of vodka or tequila to relax mom. Castor oil is a strong bowel stimulant and causes cramping. The same cramping can lead to uterine contractions. The drawback to using castor oil as a labor stimulator is that it causes diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration.
2. Enemas- This causes the bowels to contract and may stimulate the uterus to contract, which can help to dilate and efface the cervix.
3. Exercise- Faced-pace walking is a great stimulant.
4. Evening primrose oil- Evening primrose oil is believed to aid the cervix in effacement and dilation. It comes in gel cap form and can be placed against the cervix two times a day after 38 weeks. Only use if amniotic sac is still intact. There are no known side effects to EPO.
5. Black and Blue cohosh - Blue cohosh makes stronger, more effective contractions. Black cohosh regulates the contractions and makes them more effective. Both are available in tincture form. This is a concentration of the herb in an alcohol base. Take 10-15 drops of the blue cohosh each hour. Take 5-10 drops of the black cohosh every half hour. They do not taste great, so you might want to dilute them in juice or water. Continue for one day and then rest a day, start again on day three. These will not work unless your body is ready. Women who are anemic or prone to bleeding disorders should use caution when taking black cohosh.
6. Intercourse- Sexual intercourse helps to induce labor for several reasons. First, because semen contains prostaglandins, which help to dilate and efface the cervix. Next, because an orgasm can cause the uterus to contract and last, orgasms can release oxytocin much like nipple stimulation. Sex is safe even after your due date has passed as long as your amniotic sac is still intact.
7. Nipple Stimulation- Stimulating the nipples causes your body to release natural hormones that cause contractions. Nipple stimulation can be done by a partner by having him suck on the nipple in the same way an infant would. A caregiver can also do it by rolling the nipples between the fingers. This should be done for 15 minutes every 3-4 hours.
8. Acupressure - there are two acupressure spots that can stimulate contractions. The first is on the hand, the webbing between the first finger and thumb. Squeeze this spot. Continue to squeeze until a contraction starts. Once the contraction is over, repeat. The next spot is on the ankle, two fingers up from the anklebone on the inside of the leg. Press in on this spot just like with the hand spot.
9. Acupuncture - Acupuncture is known to be extremely effective in starting labor. I recommend finding a good Chinese doctor and having a treatment after 38 weeks.
10. Visualization - Visualizing your baby gently coming down the birth canal and being born may help to release fears. Having a conversation with the baby and telling her you are ready for her to be born may also help.
11. Relaxation - Stress and tension can delay the onset of labor.
12. Massage - Massage can relax mom and help her to be better prepared for baby's arrival.
13. Chiropractic - If baby is not yet in a good position for birth, an adjustment may help it to move into a better position.
14. Clarey sage oil - This is an essential oil that can stimulate contractions. It can be purchased in health food stores. Mix 10-15 drops into a plain lotion base or carrier oil (like avocado) and use it for massage.
 
Good luck and I hope your labor and delivery go well! Can't wait for pics!

Cool.  I think I will print that list out and head out of my dungeon.  Its too late tonight to get any of the oils and things but I can try the other stuff.  Its odd cause everytime I sit down, or lay down, the BH contractions start.  At least thats what I think they are.  I only have to think about them and one starts.  But they go away when I start to move around much.  It makes resting very uncomfortable since they are actually painful.  On the upside, my house is getting cleaner and cleaner. LOL

I just saw the pics you posted in your thread about loving huskies . . .why not hop on the back of a sled and let them give you ride, that might get things moving! 

Hahaha!!! I would but Crusher's harness is out at Jen's house so I can't hook him up.

Yeah whoever said that BH don't hurt was nuts! I am only 23 weeks right now and I get them and they take my breath away!
Did you make any progress last night??
C'mon baby!! Your eviction notice has been served LOL We can't wait to see your sweet little face!

 i sooo feel for you right now! i was 9 days late and the entire last month of the pregnancy i could have died from the waiting. no big advice or anything, i tried it all and nothing helped except a big dose of pitocen, but with the induction i only pushed all of 5 minutes, so to me that was worth the torture of waiting til i was so overdue.