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40 weeks taking Castor Oil

So I'm 40 weeks today and still only 1cm dilated and 50% effaced after 2 weeks. So I just gave in a took a dose of castor oil. Anybody wanna share their experience with castor oil?
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After 16 hours and a lot of bathroom trips. Still no baby or consistent contractions! Ugh!!
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How you doing?
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10909590 tn?1416437106
Ya keep us updated :)
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Please do
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So far I've had a few strong contractions, nothing consistent yet. Will keep everyone posted!
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10909590 tn?1416437106
^ thats exactky my plan...having a sweep tomorrow.
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If my sweep tomorrow doesn't work I'm doing Castor oil Sunday evening. It worked with my first born.
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I tried last week and ended up with diarrhea and vomiting for 2 hours :(  still prego and due tomorrow.  I'm  scheduled for induction Wednesday
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I tried it... It didnt work good luck to you
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10909590 tn?1416437106
Ill be tryn it this sat or sun....
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No experience, but interested in hearing about your progress!
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