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Day 2 of sweep...
By Summer0120 » Posted Jan. 7, 2016 1:31pm - 407 views - 7 comments

Well it's been 29 hours since the sweeping/stripping of my membranes. I took the day off work, because I am just too exhausted and uncomfortable. The bf and I went and walked laps at the mall for an hour and then went to lunch. Now I'm thinking about taking a nap. I'm getting disappointed that nothing is happening. I let myself get my hopes up too high, and now I'm starting to feel depressed that I'm not having lots of contractions today. I wonder if other people feel depressed when it seems like a sweep isn't working. I'm sure I'm not the only one. I know they say it could take 72 hours, but I guess I'm just not feeling it. I didn't even have any spotting or anything from it. Just nausea and cramping. Now my whole pelvis hurts today, but that's about it.

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	Comment from Summer0120 » Posted Jan. 7, 2016 9:41pm I have been drinking that for about a week now. I meant to babe some this evening and forgot. Even if it doesn't cause labor for me, I'm sure it's at least preparing my body a bit. Plus it tastes good and relaxes me :)
	Comment from Mrsfingerscrossd » Posted Jan. 7, 2016 7:40pm I had raspberry tea after nothing else worked and bub was 5 days overdue. It worked in less than 1 hour. Worth giving a try.
	Comment from Summer0120 » Posted Jan. 7, 2016 5:57pm I've heard nipple stimulation can cause too strong of contractions that can stress baby out if your body isn't ready yet, so I've avoided it. However, I have heard success stories from it as well,m but it's usually after 40 weeks.
	Comment from Tafoyarael5 » Posted Jan. 7, 2016 5:52pm What about nipple stimulation? It can cause pretty good contractions! I hear you on the sex I want to try it but at the same time everything just sounds like too much effort lol Hang in there!
	Comment from Summer0120 » Posted Jan. 7, 2016 5:17pm Yes the sperm does trigger hormones that help with contractions sometimes. And I've wanted to have sex for that reason, but it's just so uncomfortable. I've been avoiding it as much as possible the last 3-4 weeks which is definitely not like me. I don't enjoy it in the slightest. Lol.
	Comment from lala_0412 » Posted Jan. 7, 2016 3:44pm Sex. Have Sex. I did that with my last and not even 10 minutes later my water broke and I was in labor. They say the sperm has something in it to cause contractions and I definitely believe it!
	Comment from stickybean1976 » Posted Jan. 7, 2016 2:48pm With my first I have 4 stretch and sweeps done. None worked I went over and went in to natural labour before a scheduled induction. No matter what you do unless obviously it's an induction or a c-section baby will only come when he or she is ready and your still only 38 weeks. Could be another couple of weeks left. I know it's annoying when people say this as it gets very frustrating towards the end. But truly enjoy this last part of your pregnancy and relax and put you feet up. Best of luck for the big day.