I am going to be pregnant FOREVER, I know it!

[Treksy]

I'm so stressed out. I don't have the luxury of induction. Its not something my hospital does for women who have had c sections before. This would be my 2nd VBAC if I can get there! But I am 39 weeks measuring 43 and the baby is guessed to be 8-9lbs already. Yes, I know... not 100% but my last 2 were 8.13 and 9.5 so it stands to reason. If he gets too big they're going to "reccomend c section" and I would be dumb to ignore their advice...
Idk if Im done having kids yet and 1 more c section and thats it for me... no more natural birth! I have 2 kids I cannot be out of commision as long as I was with my c section before. Husband has to work. There is literally nobody to assist me daily. Everyone works. I really want that vbac!
I have tried it all! Nipple stimulation, sex,  walking, raspberry leaf tea,spicy food! Nothing works!
Is there some magical thing I havent tried yet?!

I have no idea how dilated/effaced I am. Last I knew sunday I was "a loose 1 maybe 2cm" and I was "soft" how soft?! No clue.
I am just really stressing.... Tryyyyying to relax but phhhttt ok...right lol
I am all over the place!
Stories,words of encouragment.... anything helps!

[Jodierenee]

Either I from what I have read :)

[Treksy]

Well I do have to go to the store so maybe Ill just take my time lol

[Whitney_G]

I do think tons of walking helped me out too.

[Whitney_G]

You might be close, I have heard that when your body knows you are close, it will try and force you to rest.. If that makes sense.. So you are rested for labor. Maybe your almost there!!

[Treksy]

I hope so too. I feel like really drained today like I need to sleep and I have a huge headache. Maybe hormones are shifting lol

[wishes2891]

I can't offer any advice bc I've never been able to go into labor on my own but I just wanted to wish you luck. I hope baby ddecides to come soon!

[Treksy]

Right! I feel sorry for the s.o.b who dares **** me off right now lol

[cnj76]

I'd just tell them the sooner this baby comes out, the sooner I can stop walking the darn stairs!! Lol

[Treksy]

The capsules or tinture?

[Jodierenee]

I just read that alot of midwives use it to get contractions going and keeo them regular. Apparently native americans use to use it to bring on labor in expecting mothers and is apparently a sure fire thing. But blue cohosh has been known to have bad side effects. Hense why I just suggested black because it is safe when taken in recommendes doses :)

[Treksy]

I might do that. Most of the malls here are strip malls and all one level. Actually, all 3 are lol. I have stairs but Im afraid of annoying my neighbors. They actually complain that my DOG walks up them too loud!

[cnj76]

have you tried walking UP stairs? Like going to a mall or some place with stairs and just walking up. When I was in early labor with my second at 32-33 weeks, he said NO stairs. Maybe that will help you?

[simplylizzy23]

Did you try the fresh pineapple about 2 of tthem?

[Treksy]

Hahaha I'm trying to be patient. I dont have any "real life" pregnancy buddies either. Last 2 times someone else was around the same as me but this time all I have are my online friends! So its been nice having this forum

[thenewmrs_b]

Keep your head up tresky... I feel you with wanting a vbac as I was told before I conceived that it wasn't an option for me... I really hope he comes for you soon and I'm sorry I don't have any new ideas for you! You've tried all of mine already :-)

[Treksy]

Oh has anyone had any luck with warm baths? Its hard to get in and out so big lol so I wanna wait for positive stories

[Treksy]

I have blue cohosh and black cohosh. Been afraid to try either. My doctor wasnt familiar with it so she couldnt advise me. What have you read?

[Jodierenee]

Treksy I really hope bubbie comes soon. Maybe try some herbal stuff and see if it helps? I've read alot about black cohosh. . Maybe look into that?
If you do and it works, let me know!! :)

[Treksy]

I do have 2 sets of stairs in my house lol

[Ari_nana]

What helped my sister was walking up and down three things of stairs for a few hours.. Maybe that will help you

[Treksy]

Ok, some people seem to not understand just why I am rushing! I dont want surgery! I cant have it! Its just not gonna work well for my life,at all. I have 2 kids and nobody lives near enough or has a free enough work schedule to help me. My home is 3 floors. I need to be able to drive! Stand to cook dinner, clean my house! Im not just being like "im sick of being pregnant" which I am I just am racing the clock. Coming when hes ready is all well and good for the woman who can be induced...
I cant. The risk of uterine rupture is too great for and my hospital isnt in favor I guess they are not equipped to try.

[Rylensmommy521]

My sister was overdue with my niece she ate a fresh pineapple castor oil with orange juice and raspberry leaf tea and bounced on a ball a few hours later she had my niece. Do what you need to get that vbac.

[simplylizzy23]

A lot and I mean a lot of fresh pineapple! Plus,it is good for you.

[vane1826]

I have a 14 month old and she was my 2nd baby but my 1st vbac she wt 9lbs 2.9 oz. I thought she was going to come early like my first born who was 2 weeks early but she didn't.  She came on her due date after a warm relaxed bath.   I'm pregnant right now I'm 38.4 weeks and my body is so ready to have this baby but she keeps changing her mind on when she wants to come. I'm 3cm but nothing yet. Don't give up on a 2nd vbac. That's what I'm shooting for as well. Good luck and try to relax.