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Old 07-06-2009, 11:35 AM
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Is he here yet?

Don't have much advice. After having 2 babes overdue, I still don't have much advise. (DD19 - 1 week late and DD17 2 weeks overdue but per Dr. after she was born he estimated 3 weeks.) With DD17 I tried everything. When she finally decided to make her entrance she dropped and was born all at the same time in less than 2 hours. Sadly, she broke her collar bone from being born too fast.

I have heard that castor oil works as well as evening primrose. The castor oil has a down side though and I decided I didn't want to take the chance. Castor oil causes diarrhea (contracting muscles) which in turn helps the uterus contract and gets the good ole prostaglandins working. The downside would be dehydration for the mom from the diarrhea. (Hence, the reason I never tried it. I didn't want to have diarrhea AND be in labor AND get dehydrated.) Should Gina decide to do this, make sure she drinks plenty of water.

Let us know when the big day arrives.
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