Ouch!

[knopk@]

Is it me or does it feel like baby has bruised me from the inside? His movement are now slow but very painful, he is streching my tummy so it feels like I am going to burst and at the same time his head is pressing on my bladder, he is about 3/5 engaged.

What else I can do to make him come out? I think I have tried everything now except pineapple (it will probably bring on a horrible heartburn)

My body feels so run down its unbelievable

 

[Sarah13]

Think you have to eat about 7 pineapples to have an effect anyway! Take it you tried the all usual tricks? Maybe just try really relaxing in a nice hot bath and chill out, they sometimes don't come because we try too hard. I've read clary sage can help but not sure if you are meant to be in labour before actually using it.

 

[Froslass]

you could try nipple stimulation? i avoid at the mo as me and OH discovered it brings on really painful BH! Only they were so sore...it worried me x

It might start you off x

 

[knopk@]

No way I am eating 7 pineapples! Will do another session with husband tonigh with nipple stimulation etc I am just so tired of BH that arent leading anywhere.

 

[Froslass]

No way I am eating 7 pineapples! Will do another session with husband tonigh with nipple stimulation etc I am just so tired of BH that arent leading anywhere.

Hope it works for you hun x

I got BH's that were SO sore I was worried about actually going into labour!

It's supposed to realease oxytocin (sp?) or whatever its called which Is the same drug they'd use to induce you - obviously in a high dosage lol x

maybe if you get strong enough braxtons it'll kick off the proper contractions x

 

[rachcraig]

Aww I know what you mean about feeling bruised from the inside, it feels like she is using her legs to try and push her way out my belly button! I've not really had any BHs at all but have periody type cramp quite alot. The midwife has been saying her head is 4/5 engaged since about 34 weeks but nothing seems to be progressing any further! It's going to be a long week! xx

 

[knopk@]

Indeed a long week. I keep having those BH today, they are mostly in my back but my bump goes hard from the top and he starts kicking me hard!

I am not getting excited though as I have had them before. But now I have the urge to hoover. Cant go into labour today, I just put a dough on to make ravioli!

 

[LucyAnn]

ouch! that does sound painfull!

Wow 7 pineapples

One thing ive heard which has been told very recently to two friends of mine by midwife is walk down some stairs sideways. Carefully do it but is really meant to get you going and it has worked with one of my friends her waters broke same night so 50/50 chance... xxxx

 

[knopk@]

I have 4 floors so going up and down anyway all the time as the bedroom is in the loft and the kitchen is lower ground floor, will try sideways as well

 

[LucyAnn]

OMG 4 floors!!! I didnt for the life of me think when i suggested that you would have more than 1 flight of stairs. Ive seen your bump in the 3rd tri thread just looks so lovely and round! Hope it works for you will be looking out for an update xxx

 

[rachcraig]

I've been trying that with the stairs too but I'm so clumsy at moment its bound to end in disaster! Xx

 

[LucyAnn]

I've been trying that with the stairs too but I'm so clumsy at moment its bound to end in disaster! Xx

awww hope your carefull while you have a clumsy spell. I will try this closer the time just makes me giggle thinking we will all look like crabs heavily pregnant walking downstairs lol xxxx

 

[knopk@]

Just walked up sideways, keep having pains but irregular, they shoot down my left leg for some reason

 

[LucyAnn]

Just walked up sideways, keep having pains but irregular, they shoot down my left leg for some reason

ooohhhh! xxxxx

 

[knopk@]

Just walked up sideways, keep having pains but irregular, they shoot down my left leg for some reason

ooohhhh! xxxxx

I am sure they will go away as usual so not getting my hopes up. LO doesnt like BH though, he just gave me an almighty kick!

 

[LucyAnn]

awww bless him! well i will keep FX for you and hope he gets a wiggle on for you very soon! xx