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Castor oil and EPO

Im 39+3. I was told at 39 wks I'll be scheduling an induction at my 4p wk appt which she states is likely to lead to a c-section. I cried all the way home. I only get 4 weeks off of work and do not want a c section. So going to try everything! I just took a very small dose of castor oil and started taking evening primrose  oil capsules last night. Both orally and vaginally. And soaking in a bath tub with EPO. Not taking a huge dose of castor oil bc of side effects, but hoping it's enough to get things moving a little. I'm 0cm dilated and "slightly thinned".  
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317217 tn?1456286778
It's up to you, you know hunni, just cause the baby isn't on your doctors schedule, if you don't want one then don't. Good thing about being your own boss in this instance is that you can take your 4 weeks once you've had your baby. Try not to stress hunni x
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So far nothing is happening. I am my own boss, and so if I don't work... no money to pay bills. It's hard enough taking 4 weeks off.
I may refuse induction...my doctor is super conservative but now she is telling me she's going out of town on the 30th and she wants the baby out before then...
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11886352 tn?1439436334
You can refuse an induction if its not medicaly necessary.  Good luck!
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12693075 tn?1442246392
Do you have any vacation time?
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