What should I do? (Ftm)

[aubcast]

Okay ladies. I am 18, first time mommy, and 36 weeks and 3 days pregnant (going off my first ultrasound, but going off my last period I am due on christmas. So like 38 weeks) I have been contracting like crazy for the past 2 weeks. They even become 2-4 minutes apart, but not strong enough to go to l&d. I am 4 cm dialated and completely effaced. I keep trying to self induce because I'm tired of the contractions, but nothing is working. I want to try castor oil, but am so scared this early. What is everyone's thoughts?

[maw4389]

You're not full term yet. You should try and wait it out for as long as you can.

[MommyToBeOfFive]

When I was 4 centimeters dilated with my daughter the doctor induced me (He told me 4cms was actual labor). But it sounds like you can possibly already be in labor. Call your doctor and describe to them what your feeling and go from there. Good luck hun and please keep us updated.

[zareenawifey]

Nooo! Just wait. 36 weeks is still early. I had cramps every day and night for 2 weeks before my son was born. Instead of trying to self induce you could try to relax your body. Yoga positions where you are on all fours helps (also helps baby get into a good position for labor) and havig a bath always helps. It doesn't sound like you have long to go but don't force your body to speed things up.