self induction.

[HayliesMomma15]

Well, I have started attempting self induction.  The doc basically gave me the ok to try and get this baby out on my own before I am induced next week.  So, this morning I went for a long walk with my daughter and we played outside for a while and then when I got back my parents had gotten me a fresh pineapple, which I heard is supposed to thin the cervix.  I have been working on the pineapple for about an hour or so.  I had to put it aside because the heartburn it was giving me was rediculous.  So, now I am sitting here sipping some raspberry tea and just waiting for my contractions to get worse and closer together...i am having pretty much painless ones...they are irregular too.  They just feel like tightening right now.  I am having really bad back pain though, so I am prolly gonna labor in my back...lovely.  After I finish my tea (possibly one more cup too) I am gonna go for another lengthy walk and see if I can get the contractions going.  If I feel up to it I may decide to talk my hubby into some sex...and then I will settle down to watch Twilight and hope that everything happens.  My plan for tomorrow if nothing happens is basically to walk, walk, walk...and drink more tea.  I will keep everyone updated...I am really hoping and praying this works.  I would really like to experience going into labor on my own without pitocin...wish me luck :-)

[lilpixychica]

Mar. 29, 2009 at 7:58 AM

Good luck! I had back labor for my daughter. Man it was horrible. I wasn't dilating because the pain was too intense. I was so anxious to get the epidural. It just hurt way too much.