Starting my RLT today!

[SunnyGirl]

Did it take a few days to work sunny? I get lots of BH anyway so maybe didn't notice the difference.

It was the halfway through the next night of the morning I'd taken it i.e. I took it at 3pm on Saturday, and woke up in the wee hours of Sunday to the intense BHs. I was alarmed!!

Getting the strong BH now anyway so might as well crack on with the RLT!

xxx

 

[EmmBee123]

Sunny, had similar last night. Am taking four capsules a day until Thursday then upping to the full 6. took my last one quite late last night and was woken up by such intense BH that I considered waking up OH because i thought i'd gone into early labour. Wore off when I got up in a tizz frantically checking my hospital bag.

 

[ft90]

FINALLY managed to get some raspberry leaf! I found a health shop in the town that I live that I didn't even know existed!

I went for the tea bags instead of the capsules. The lady in the shop told me that one wasn't stronger than the other, and the capsules were huge! I really struggle taking pills, my iron tablets are pretty big and it's a daily ordeal. Then when she told me that they had powder inside (which obviously I had assumed, but actually hearing it was different) coupled with the colour of the tablets, I was really put off...

My brother was with me so when we came back to mine we had a cup of the tea to try it, and with some sugar it's not bad at all! As long as it's really hot, when it cools down it's not as nice!

OH isn't pleased, he's worried I'll go into early labour while he's offshore, but I told him it has to build up in your system first and he'll be back in ten days, I'm sure I'll be fine until then!

xx

 

[Sassysugar]

I like the taste of it, so haven't added anything to it, might have to go and have another after tea

I've probably left it too late for it to help, but can't do any harm

 

[DW1978]

I'm just having my first cup, mine ok, not had to add anything but I had to get the teabags which in the ingredients also have apple added so think thats why they are ok. I've also bought tablets to start at 35 weeks.

The guy in the healthfood shop did offer me loose tea which he said was much stronger (and grosser!!) but I don't have proper tea making equipment!! LOL.

How many cups of tea should I be having? I can't remember fomr having Lennon!

 

[Sarah13]

I've been having one cup a day since 32 weeks, might up it to 2 though as I've not noticed a difference yet but my BH are fairly strong anyway. I didn't see any loose leaf, might need to look for that as I like loose leaf green teas.

 

[Jayceesmumma]

Would it be a good or bad idea for me to do this? I get very strong bh ALL DAY.. I don't want to provoke stronger ones incase it kicks off early.. Would it ease them off a bit or make them more comfortable?? I wouldn't want them to totally stop tho coz id be worried theyd never start and I'd end up being induced

 

[DW1978]

It usually makes them stronger hun but I don't think they recommend you have the tea until you are at least 32 weeks and the tablets from 35 weeks xxx

 

[Froslass]

Wss^^

I've been taking the tablets since 34 weeks, but if you've been having strong braxtons maybe wait till 35 weeks just incase x a cup or 2 of the tea should be good though from 32 weeks just to start building it up in your system x

 

[Jayceesmumma]

My sister bought some but never used it.. Maybe she should have as she is 9days overdue ..so she said I could have it.. I never used it with the girls and I had alot of bh with them (30w I was put on monitor and they thought it was early labour they were so strong) but with this one they are way more regular and stronger.. The girls were born at 39+2 and 39+4..
I wouldn't take it now I'd defo wait.. But as the subject is up I thought I'd ask to see if u ladies thought it would be right for me?

 

[DW1978]

I'm not sure seeing as you already have such strong regular BH anyway. You could maybe try it and if you find it makes them too bad then stop...or speak to your mw for advice?

 

[Jayceesmumma]

Yeah I might speak to my mw.. When I finally see one lmao!! Only had scans and blood tests done no mw apps.. Might try and book one anyway to answer my questions. Just coz Ive had two already doesn't mean this pregnancy will be the same and it certainly doesnt mean I know everything there is to know
I'd be worried if these bh got worse tbh..

 

[Sarah13]

Jayceesmama It's supposed to make the second phase of labour quicker and stronger not start labour, you can still go over due, the tablets are no stronger but you can prob take more as 6 cups of tea might be hard going late on. My BH are strong anyway and it's made no difference to them yet. I would maybe start with one cup a day from 32 weeks and see how you go then up it when you feel happy gradually.

 

[Sarah13]

Yeah I might speak to my mw.. When I finally see one lmao!! Only had scans and blood tests done no mw apps.. Might try and book one anyway to answer my questions. Just coz Ive had two already doesn't mean this pregnancy will be the same and it certainly doesnt mean I know everything there is to know
I'd be worried if these bh got worse tbh..

Did you not have a mw app at 28 weeks with your bloods?

 

[ft90]

I'm on two cups a day and I haven't really noticed any stronger bh... I'm keeping at it though! I always find I'm struggling towards the end of the mug, think the taste goes bad! Hopefully it's worth it though!

xx

 

[Jayceesmumma]

I saw a doc who checked baby's heartbeat and measured my bump n I told him bout my pains n stuff and he said if I got strong labour like pains to get checked in case it's premature due to my treatment.. He wasn't a midwife but a kind of specialist coz of treatment.. I saw him at my first lot of bloods for the same reason.. Not had a gp mw u know? Which he was shocked at too n said I should book an appointment.. Was waiting for the kids to start school first so ididnt have to lug them there.. Ellie starts tomorrow so I'll book one then..
My sister is 40+9 and every time she is having pains mine are 10x worse!! Without knowing she's been having pains at the time!!! Had them bad today an she may be leaking water.. I've got a thread on it if anyone has any advice for her??

I'll defo ask about it when I do see a mw.. Thanks ladies