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scheduled to be induced tomorrow...took castor oil today

Ok so I really want to have this baby on my own but since induction date is set tomorrow I figured I might as well try out castor oil. I was told instead of taking a large amount at once....take 1 to 1.5 tsp every 3 hours  maybe 2 to 3 times depending on how long it takes to take effect. Let's see if it puts me in labor today...if anyone is interested, I'll keep you posted on results.
Good luck to whoever is still left for April moms!
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Nope. Nothing here. I'll be induced on Thursday . :(
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Have your contractions increased? My are stronger than usual just not regular yet. I'm getting induced in 6 hours anyway so at this point I think if I do go into labor naturally it will be around the same time as my scheduled induction. Just hoping to avoid pitocin and get going on my own. When are you due?
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I have literally been pissing out my *** for hours. My butt is on fire. I want to cry. I'm having contractions but they are not painful or timeable so I'm sure it has done nothing but cause pain to my rear.
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Still no bowel movement and i don't think these are contractions....took 1.5 tsp 3 times today every 4 hours. Currently in so much pain from cramps. Tmi but I haven't had a bowel movement for 2 days so was really hoping castor oil will serve 2 purposes for me. Maybe these very painful cramps will turn into regular contractions. They are so painful, I can't even speak when I get them.
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I've been to the bathroom about 4 times. I'm having Braxton hicks more often and cramping but that's about it
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I've taken 2 doses...1.5 tsp 6 hours ago and 1.5 tsp  2 hours ago. Not even a normal bowel movement yet. No cramps. Just the normal braxton hicks. In 2 hours I will take another 1.5 tsp
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Just took my second dose and it was so hard to choke down. Update?
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Got my cocktail recipe from my midwife yesterday. 2oz then another 2oz 2 hours later. Have an hour before I take my second dose. Just cramping so far.
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