Does this sound like I will have my baby soon?

I am due tomorrow.

-When I was 35 weeks I started to nest. I went crazy and it lasted for 3-4 weeks. Than I just was so exhausted that I wiped out and couldn't sleep enough. I am done nesting for a few days now (around the same time that my aloof cat couldnt' get enough of me... ordor of oxitoycin???)

-I did all the old wives tales things.. cod liver oil, membranes stripped a few days ago, mile long walks, evening primrose oil, etc

-Braxton Hicks since 35 weeks, getting painful (sometimes very waking me up at night) and getting alot more constant

-cervix is soft, only dilated enough for the midwife to get a finger in

-dazed, restless and 'out of it'. Constantly grumpy and irritable and just exhausted (can't sleep much though)





-What should I be looking for? Do I sound close?

Does this sound like I will have my baby soon?
Sounds like you are, but dont forget, baby says when they are coming. All I had to do with my two younger children was go to church, came out of service n labor.. As for the old wives tales, I have not heard of any working. Someone once told me to drink herbal tea, something like raspberry spice or something like that. She also told me to get on my hands and knees and scrub the kitchen floor. But they have said nipple stimulation will also work. Which is massaging your nipples for 15 minutes a side. I have never tried this. Also they say having sex can stimualte labor. Once again, did not try this. But, labor comes on naturally, sounds like the baby is preparing him/herself for it. Keep a eye on those contractions, they can turn into the real thing if you are not careful. I had those for about 2 weeks before my daughter was born. And yes, they doubled me over at times. Good luck, and let me know when you have your baby!
Reply:There is really no way to tell!
Reply:Yes it does to me. After I get those symptoms, I get a small amount of blood and then my labour starts in full. Don't try castor oil though as it is harmful to your baby. I took it with my first and it made me have severe diarrhea and when he finally come out 8 days later he had pooed inside me from going into distress from the castor oil which could have made him sick if he had have inhaled it. Also if by some coincidence you do go into labour after drinking it....imagine having diarrhea while in labour and squirting the doctor with poo! Yucko!



I think that you should just take it easy and you will KNOW when your baby is about to come. The contractions will get strong and consistant. Rest as much as you can now as labour can be exhausting and so is having a new baby (but I wouldn't swap that for all the world!!).
Reply:How did you strip your membranes? Doesn't sound like it will be long. I am 37 weeks, 2 cm and 75% effaced!! Still waiting. Seems like forever, good luck!!!
Reply:Keep in mind that it won't be much longer now.

Your baby will be born when it is ready.

Take this time to rest and prepare.



If at any time you are concerned about your baby's welfare, or feel that something may be wrong, no matter how vague the feeling is, call and talk to your care provider.



Good luck