38 weeks, 5 days

[Audra11807]

I am almost 39 weeks, ftm. I'm so frustrated! My cervix is halfway ripened, I haven't dilated, cervix still closed. My baby boy is estimated to be 9.5 lbs at 40 weeks.  I have gestational diabetes, so my Dr says it won't be safe to deliver naturally with gs if baby is more than 9 lbs because of broader shoulders. Although he had a nurse make an appointment for me at the hospital to be induced on my due date.  If my body doesn't react to the meds he will perform a c-section.  I really want to have my baby naturally! Who has tried using evening primrose oil, walking, and using a breast pump to help with the labor process? What worked for you?

[destinies56]

I'm 38 weeks 5 days as well. I have an appointment on the 3rd and if she hasn't come by then they're setting my induction date. I'm not dilated at all and not thinned. I've tried walking, sex, bouncing. And nothing. Guess she's just staying put. Ugh. I feel your pain. I hope I don't have to have a csection.

[elocinin]

Im frustrated also. Ive been high risk my whole preg I had to get a cerclage bc of my cervix opening. So when she took it out at 36 weeks I thought od have him in a week..no now my cervix wants to work right lol ive only been dilated 1cm for a week but im 80% effaced she said labor will be quick once I dilate. Im now almost 38 weeks and still nothing...ive tried orgasms...walking..squats..other exercises...hot foods..I havent tried the oil tho.I feel for you I do not want a c section but I kno someone who had two and did great. Im sorry I dont have advice jus sharing your misery ive been having back spasms along with other pre labor symptoms so im ready to have him. Goodluck.