It's a Full Moon and My Due Date....

[SeattleDem]

So will I still be pregnant tomorrow? ;-)

These have been a long 40 weeks and I'm ready to be a mom! Only BabyDem seems to prefer the safety and warmth of life in utero to the harsh realities of life in America under the Bush* administration....

But seriously, if anyone wants to share old wives' tales or anecdotes about going into labor during a full moon, or what home "remedies" they used to bring on labor, it might cheer me up today as I continue to wait oh-so-patiently....

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

1. I don't have any, but I say

evict that little freeloader! :D

I'll bet if you resolve yourself that it isn't going to happen today and go out for dinner, your water will break .... early greetings for BabyDem. :loveya:

[sujan]

21. evict?... lol

[Lars39]

2. The old "let's ride her over the train tracks" ploy....some swear by it.

As my old doctor said about my 2 week over-due baby: the apple knows when to fall from the tree. If I could have moved fast enough, I would have done him bodily harm. :) Best wishes on your babino's arrival; maybe that full moon will help kick things into gear. :)

[SoCalDem]

3. Start a massive baking project..mess up your kitchen..BIG TIME

That worked for me once :evilgrin:

My friends had to come in and finish my baking and clean up too :)

[SeattleDem]

5. I baked a cake from scratch yesterday!

I had the same thought yesterday! I spent all day messing up every pan, measuring cup, spoon.... Left the house with the dishes undone, and nothing!

Oh well. Glad to hear it worked for someone!

[blm]

30. No advice...just best wishes to you all.

I had a Csection. ;))))

[dolo amber]

32. Me too!

2 in fact...with the second the Dr. HAD to give me the option of a c-section. I was like "Are you MAD! Hmmmm, lemme see, water breaking, going into labor for who knows how long, pushing that thing out...or just get all fuzzy, wake up and have a beautiful new baby...Tough choice." Never went into labor, but I have a friend who SWEARS cod-liver oil worked for her, tho I suspect she was hurling her guts out and her water broke. Anyway, best of luck to you! :D :hi:

[oregonjen]

4. Good luck to you!

Is this your first little one?

[SeattleDem]

6. thanks, yes, first one, and everyone says first babies are late

but the thought of another 10-14 days is too much!

Of course, on the converse side, if I'm still pregnant on 8/22, it will be easier to attend the local Bush protests when he's in Seattle than if I've just delivered! Hmmm, maybe a good anti-Bush protest is what I need to bring on labor....

[diplomats]

7. Do you know if you're having a boy or girl?

eom

[geniph]

9. The proper response to that question

is Yes, it's either a boy or a girl.

[SeattleDem]

17. only by ultrasound, so I'm nervous to divulge

because they could be wrong! We'll know soon enough and there will be another post announcing our new arrival (and maybe even a picture of the baby in the DU "Anyone But Bush 2004" onesie) before the month is over!

[diplomats]

20. Good luck!

I look forward to hearing your good news - when he/she finally comes!

[oregonjen]

10. By the way...

A couple of weeks ago, you posted and received some snide remarks from others. I wanted to post you privately, but have not posted on DU enough to private message you. I just wanted to say "hello from Oregon" and couldn't do that. Anyway, I'll probably be protesting here in Portland when Bush comes to town!

[SeattleDem]

18. thanks, oregonjen

glad I'm not the only one who was a little irritated by that post! Thanks for the thoughts! I do hope we have excellent turnout in both cities.
:-)

[SoCalDem]

19. Darn my luck.. I miss all the "interesting" ones

:evilgrin:

[HawkerHurricane]

36. First Babies Late?

I thought 6-7 months was traditional for first babies?

Mrs. Hurricane and I* have had 3 children, all were early by 2-3 weeks. Looking back, it was almost fun with #1 and #3, with Mrs. Hurricane argueing that she was NOT in labor. If I hadn't insisted, we would have had #1 at home.

*No, I didn't do anything after the first 10 minutes of the pregnancy, I know.

[trogdor]

51. It is when you don't want the neighbors to know...

...you conceived out of wedlock. That's how that one got started, you know.

[KCDem]

55. actually, a pro-Bush rally might work better!

Nothing like some major pissing off vibes to work that plug out.

I lost my plug while at a Thanksgiving dinner with two screaming toddlers... guess they annoyed my baby out of me!!

Good luck, I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya. My first baby was induced 5 days after EDD, and with my second, I actually went into labor on my EDD, she just didn't come out for 2 days.

[geniph]

8. More Seattle Democrats!

welcome to our new little DU brother or sister! Tell the little booger to get out here so we can say hi!

My mother (15 pregnancies) says take a bus or taxi somewhere. Works every time.

[SeattleDem]

13. 15??

OMG! How on earth did she manage?

[HawkerHurricane]

37. And did she ever figure out what was causing them?

Old joke.

[nini]

11. 5 people I know.. including myself

went into labor after eating mexican food (red chili) at a local place.
I was told by some women it was the chili/spice.. So if you like chili - go for it.

Good luck!!

[TNDemo]

12. Eggplant parmigiana.

Evidently there is a restaurant in Chicago that guarantees you will go into labor after you eat their eggplant parmigiana. Have no idea what is in it but maybe it can get things going.

Personally, I would still be carrying my 22-year-old if I hadn't gotten some help from the hospital. When I was two weeks late I had not dilated or effaced a whit so they gave me a Pitocin challenge and it got things going. Second one was late too but they broke the water and got him out. Was all prepared to have a section with #3 on April 30. April 15 worked long and hard on taxes, got them done, worked until the last minute to get time on my timesheet for the upcoming paycheck, then was going to take two weeks off to clean my house (getting ready for my mother's visit and nesting to boot) but got up the morning of April 16, water broke and we made a rush trip to the hospital - hairy legs, unbrushed teeth, dirty body and sitting on bath towels trying to keep the car from getting skanky. So much for being prepared.

As far as bringing labor on - nothing worked. When I was a week late I played nine games of tennis (even falling on the court going after a long shot), stood under a full moon, watched a falling barometer, took rides over bumpy roads and railroad tracks, had sex and ate enough spicy food to give me an ulcer, but all to no avail. So I suggest having a dirty house and nasty body and it should happen. That was the only one that worked for me.

[SeattleDem]

16. LOL!

thanks for sharing - sorry to hear that nothing worked for you (lots of similar things aren't working here either!). I'd love to know what's in that eggplant - sounds intriguing!

[radwriter0555]

53. My daughter was TEN DAYS that's 10 days LATE....

Yes, ten LONG days.

And then the little brat didn't want to come out... had me in labor for 36 hours.

Had to have a c-section, which was a piece of cake. She's 10 now!

[demigoddess]

57. all my kids were 2 or more weeks overdue and they all have high IQs

Just about the time I got used to the idea I may be preg for the rest of my life, I would go into labor.

[ezgoingrl]

14. Well,

Try taking a walk, that might speed things along.

I used to work in a hospital, and full moons definitely made a difference in the numbers of babies being born. We'd get in a huge rush, with three or four babies (small hospital) and sure enough, it would be a full moon.

Also, about September or October there would be a HUGE baby boom. We'd look back on the calendar and sure enough, 9 months earlier we had some extremely cold weather or a snow storm!

Those were the days. :-) Babies are so neat!!

[oneighty]

15. Well, that settles that

Ms. SeattleDem!

Good luck with your baby.

Ed

[TNDemo]

22. Here's the recipe.

http://abcnews.go.com/sections/GMA/GoodMorningAmerica/recipes/GMA021016EggplantParmLabor.html

And it's Atlanta - not Chicago. Got that confused. Happy cooking!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

23. I was a week late with my 2nd child...

I went the midwife route this time, and was so much happier and more relaxed than with my first pregnancy. They had to be very careful, though, so they were going to have me get another ultrasound to make sure everything was still ok.

I told my midwife that there were a lot of things I'd rather spend $400 on than another ultrasound, when I knew deep down that the baby was fine and I was fine. So she suggested that I spend the rest of the day climbing stairs as much as possible, walking, light housework, etc...then have a nice warm shower and a glass of beer.

I followed her advice to the letter...I felt a little funny about the beer; but I figured a half glass of Guinness ought to be ok. Sure enough, the little guy decided to make his grand entrance the next day. Labor was a piece of cake.

I hope yours is too! Happy baby! :-)

[Bossy Monkey]

24. It's SEATTLE! Grind some coffee beans!

The kid'll be out in a Starbucks minute. (kidding)

[Bunny]

25. Raspberry tea.

The real kind, not raspberry flavored stuff. Available in health food stores or something. Brew some and drink it. So I was told when my first one was two weeks late. I've since heard that intense nipple stimulation also works. Seriously, I've heard that. Didn't try it, but heard it. Good luck, take the pitocin, take the epidural, take the pain pills afterwards, and enjoy it all! Keep us posted so we can welcome baby SeattleDem.

[YellowRubberDuckie]

26. A lot of people swear by this...

Have sex. The orgasm can put you into labor. And even if it doesn't, it'll relax you and maybe you won't be so uncomfortable. Good luck with the new baby.
Duckie

[HawkerHurricane]

38. I will neither confirm or deny that this works

BUT...

[librechik]

42. Hold onto something

it could be an exciting day!

Good luck, SD! today and all the days following.

[ScreamingMeemie]

27. I am not making this up, my Ob told me a good old fashioned roll in the

hay, or waddle at this late stage. She told me that there is something in the males emissions that has been studied and thought to bring on labor. Here is hoping you have a safe and happy experience. How exciting for you!!!

Laura

[KCDem]

56. well, actually, the orgasm is important, the semen is not

It was some male docs who propagated the theory that semen was a good prostaglandin... :mad:, of course they're just looking out for their male brethren! Sex is good, but YOUR orgasm is important, NOT his.

[ScreamingMeemie]

59. Funny, because my Doc is a female, and a perinatologist to boot...

See now I am going to have to research...

[Terwilliger]

28. holy cow! just pop it out now before the wolfman comes!

;-)

I say...

...you're on the net and in labor?

[dweller]

29. Now i have the image of baby

with hands over the exit, pushing back and thinking, "not till you rid the world of that *moron, Mom..."
It'll be when you least expect it, so get distracted!

Well, best of luck all the same. Bring us another Dem!

dp

[proud patriot]

31. My experience with my due date on a full moon

My son was due on the 2cnd , that night was a full moon .
I went for a brisk walk that day and had pizza for dinner .
Labor stared at midnight like clockwork . I woke my husband
up when it was time to call the doctor at three in the morning .
My son was born at 9:30 am ...That was seven years ago .

:hi:

[SeattleDem]

33. sounds good to me!

will let you know if it happens tonite! Thanks for sharing :hi:

[dofus]

34. Try to keep in mind

that the due date isn't the date by which the baby is guaranteed to arrive, but the midpoint, plus or minus three weeks, of when a baby will probably show up, given the date of LMP.

As big and uncomfortable and impatient as you feel now, cherish these last few days of just you and your husband. You are actually getting more sleep now that you will for the next several years, believe it or not. And no diapers to change, just think of it!

Good luck, best wishes, and hope to see the photos of baby real soon.

[salin]

35. salin's family is not much of a predictor:

salin's older sister nearly a month late.

salin's brother came on the day the norwegian doctor predicted, but not the one the US doctor predicted (he was conceived and his first several in utero months were in Norway).

salin, always the impatient one, came on the date predicted - one month (to that date) early.

Have known folks who do a lot of walking towards the end. Guess its supposed to jostle little babydem?

[Missy Vixen]

39. Good luck, SeattleDem

Tell that Baby Dem we need all the Democratic voters we can get!

In the meantime, I'll bet lots of pregnant women will be having those babies ASAP if we get another heat wave in the beautiful Pacific Northwest...

Julie

[kathee]

40. Ive had several

and I read once that nipple stimulation can get you into labor. It is the same idea that someone here posted about having an orgasm. It stimulates the hormone needed to make that uterus start contracting.
I tried with my fingers, rolling and pulling each nipple about five-seven minutes on each side at about midnight while reading a book, lol. Even if it doesnt work, it is still good to toughen the nipples if you have decided to breast feed.

I went to sleep with heavier than usual contractions, and had the baby the next morning.

With my very first one, I tried castor oil:puke:, and it worked. But not on the second child.

[newyawker99]

41. Congrats kathee!! 200 posts

:toast:

[catpower2000]

43. Sexual intercourse is supposed to bring on labor...

Something in the chemical makeup of sperm, plus an orgasm on your part, is supposed to trigger labor. My friends has two children and that's how she induced labor both times.

Cat

[librechik]

44. Yeah!

It's natural pitocin!

way to kill time while you're waiting too...

:loveya:

[Maeve]

45. And even if it doesn't, it fills the time!

:eyes: 4 kids, full sympathy!

[radwriter0555]

54. YES, have SEX. Then hubby will feel real guilty when you go into labor!

heh heh...

[bloom]

46. I became curious

about what the moon was doing when my kids were born.

My first was born a day after the new moon (a week or two early). My second was born the day before the last quarter (a couple days late).

So it doesn't seem like the moon was a factor.



Good luck...

[MissMillie]

47. Not an expert at inducing labor....

I went 13 days past my due date. Seems my son was in no rush to leave the womb.

[SeattleDem]

48. good morning and thanks to all!

Thanks everyone for the posts - I enjoyed all the responses!

Well, I'm still here and not in labor, so I guess we'll just see what the next few days bring....

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

52. Hehe

That baby's getting ready to come out fighting the Bush admin, that's what is taking so long! :)

[Best_man23]

49. If I was a Baby

Given the presence of the Bush Junta, I would want to stay in the womb for as long as possible.

[midnight armadillo]

50. Don't worry!

There hasn't been a baby yet that stayed in forever :-)

[LuLu550]

58. Go out!

I was going nuts when my first baby was 10 days late and told my (now ex-) husband we "have to get out of here." We went to the hospital to visit a friend who had just had HER first baby the day before, I bent down to kiss her hello and my water broke.
So go someplace and kiss a new mom.
Best of lucky on the transition and post pictures of DU's newest Dem after he or she arrives!
LuLu