Alternative Home Induction methods...any Luck?

I am not sure the sex worked with my first (although my husband was more than happy to try!), but the walking sure did. With my second (born in Nov 2007) we all thought, doctors included, I was a little less than three weeks from my due date and my son ended up being more than six weeks early gestationally. As a result he was in the NICU for two weeks and it was scary, stressful and expensive. Whatever you choose to do, be careful and know you are in my prayers. Those last few weeks are rough! :)

Sex!
Worked for me at 39 weeks for both of mine. be prepared-it worked within hours:)

Hang in there! I know how miserable it can be. I gained a whopping 75 pounds with our twins and was ABSOLUTELY miserable. I feel your pain. I wanted the pregnancy OVER! The little guy will be here before you know it, though.

Congratulations!

Congratulations! I'm due on the 28th. I'm sorry you're miserable. Are you taking any labor prep "concoctions?" Are you using evening primrose oil inserted into the vagina? These are two things recommended by my midwife.

The best advice, I think is to try your best to stay comfortable. I'm sure that's not easy with an 11 month old baby running around. Incorporate as much help from family and friends as you can.

My hypnobirthing instructor said that if your body is not ready to have the baby and your baby is not ready to be born, no amount of sex, spicy foods, or anything else will bring on labor.

I have another friend who dranks lots of cumin tea trying to bring on labor, but was closer to her due date than we are. It wouldn't hurt you to do it, though. Eating 5 tsp of cumin, turmeric, and/or chili is said to be one of the best things you can do for your body, according to YOU, THE OWNER'S MANUAL.

Stress can bring on labor, but be careful, those last two weeks are critical to your child's development. During these last, and most uncomfortable days, your child's body does things like close the septum between heart chambers, myelination of axons in the brain (though it certainly continues after birth).

From: http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/fetaldevelopment/38...

"Babies at week 39 weigh about 6.8 to 7 pounds / 3 to 3.2 kilograms and continue to build the fat stores that will help regulate body temperature after birth. Your little one's organ systems are fully developed and in place, but the lungs will be last to reach maturity. (Even after your baby is born, it may take a few hours before she establishes a normal breathing pattern.)"

Again, I'm sorry you're miserable. Please hang in there.

Lots of luck and love to you and your soon-to-be-born son,
N.
Little Elm

Go get some eggplant parmigian from Johnny Carino's. I ate this with both babies and went into labor within 12 hours with my first and 24 hours with my second.

Good luck!!!

I don't have any advice, but was in the same situation last year before the birth of my 9 lb. 13 oz. baby boy. My first son was 3 at the time. It was the most uncomfortable last trimester I could have ever imagined and ended up going into labor 2 days after my due date. So, I know just how miserable you are right now. All I could do was to look forward to the light at the end of the tunnel. A safe delivery and new, healthy baby boy to love. I'll say a prayer for you and your little one and good luck and congraulations in advance!