# pregnancy **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 1, 2013, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162 "2013-05-01T00:40:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![MLS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/919ad9/32.png) [@MLS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MLS)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162/141 "2013-05-19T04:05:58Z")
Any time now. My guess is that you’re starting to dilate more. IANAD of course. ---
**Author:** ![gigi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a587f6/32.png) [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162/142 "2013-05-19T05:05:44Z")
Go Zucchini go! ---
**Author:** ![MLS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/919ad9/32.png) [@MLS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MLS)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162/143 "2013-05-19T17:31:01Z")
April R, it’s been 12 hours now… (If she doesn’t answer, here’s betting she’s in active mode.) ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162/144 "2013-05-19T17:38:31Z")
nope, not yet. Like I said, no indications anything is actually happening. She is stubborn. Right now I am battling a horrible cold ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 7:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162/145 "2013-05-20T07:26:51Z")
Moved to MPSIMS. ---
**Author:** ![Cinnamon\_Imp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58956e/32.png) [@Cinnamon\_Imp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cinnamon_Imp)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 8:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162/146 "2013-05-20T08:59:51Z")
> [@April\_R](#): > > TMI warning > > I just lost my mucus plug. Gross, 😛 Pics or it didn’t happen! (couldn’t resist, sorry) All the best April and Celeste 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162/147 "2013-05-20T14:21:51Z")
Ew **Cinnamon** … 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Cinnamon\_Imp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58956e/32.png) [@Cinnamon\_Imp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cinnamon_Imp)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162/148 "2013-05-20T17:29:31Z")
Sorry 😉 I was induced for both of my labours, so it’s a blessed miraculous sight which I’ve sadly never seen! ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162/149 "2013-05-20T17:37:19Z")
> [@Cinnamon\_Imp](#): > > Sorry 😉 > > I was induced for both of my labours, so it’s a blessed miraculous sight which I’ve sadly never seen! Lo l. I am going to ask the doctor tomorrow about inducing. I’m pretty much tired of being pregnant ---
**Author:** ![MLS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/919ad9/32.png) [@MLS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MLS)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162/150 "2013-05-20T19:05:58Z")
IMHO, birth should not be induced without medical necessity. For example, my daughter’s labor had to be induced because of looming pre-eclampsia. Obviously I’m really glad they did because now I have a still healthy daughter and a wonderful grandchild. I know this condition can lead to the death of both mother and child. However, her contractions were waaaay worse than I had with my unmedicated births. IANAD, YMMV, of course. ---
**Author:** ![FrancisCastle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b4bc9f/32.png) [@FrancisCastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FrancisCastle)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162/151 "2013-05-20T19:14:02Z")
I vote for inducing! Both of my last two labors were induced and were very fast. Hard contractions for about an hour or so, two pushes and away we go! I was past the due date on both of them. Good luck **April** , I can imagine how frustrating it must be to be so close, but it’s just not happening. Hell, I’m ready now and I’m only 24 weeks! lol ---
**Author:** ![thirdwarning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecccb3/32.png) [@thirdwarning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thirdwarning)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162/152 "2013-05-20T20:06:52Z")
Hang in there, April. It will happen. I can sympathize, since the one of my three that was closest to due date was only five days past. Try to get some rest if you can, and I hope your cold gets better very fast. ---
**Author:** ![R3d\_Anonymous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/aeb1de/32.png) [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162/153 "2013-05-20T20:12:29Z")
Wait…she’s pregnant _and_ sick. :eek: I can barely stand being sick (even if it’s just a cold)! Tough! ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2013, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162/154 "2013-05-21T17:58:13Z")
So on top of still being pregnant I got diagnosed with bronchitis today! I went to the OB and they said I still haven’t progressed at all and they’re not going to discuss scheduling any kind of induction or C section until my cervix is more favorable, whatever that means. I feel frustrated and depressed and anxious all the same time. This just really sucks. Oh, and to top it all off they couldn’t schedule me for my next appointment until next Friday which is the day before my due date. ---
**Author:** ![Cinnamon\_Imp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58956e/32.png) [@Cinnamon\_Imp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cinnamon_Imp)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2013, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162/155 "2013-05-21T18:02:45Z")
Uck ☹ Remind me, how many weeks along are you? (Just trying to find a bright side, not an-about-to-judgey-query, I swear!) ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2013, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162/156 "2013-05-21T18:08:12Z")
Oh April! I’m so sorry! Were they able to give you anything to help with the bronchitis? {{{{{April R.}}}}} A big glass of ice water might help. I can’t begin to tell you what a difference it made in my mood toward the end. The baby takes up so much water that I was in a constant state of dehydration, and it always made me feel depressed and desperate. Also, an herbal tea with orange flavoring may help to soothe your throat and sinuses. Sending healing thoughts your way! ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2013, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162/157 "2013-05-21T18:08:33Z")
38Wks I’ll be 39 weeks on Friday ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2013, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162/158 "2013-05-21T18:09:47Z")
I really really appreciate everyone’s support. I feel like I’m turning this thread into a pity party though. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2013, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162/159 "2013-05-21T18:13:09Z")
> [@April\_R](#): > > I feel like I’m turning this thread into a pity party though. You say that like it’s a _bad_ thing.😃 Seriously, I’m just glad it’s someone else. We’ll give you all the pity you need! What else are friends for? ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2013, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy/657162/160 "2013-05-21T18:18:45Z")
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