So I’m currently 38+5 and was super constipated earlier this week...my OB gave me the ‘ok’ to try castor oil as a laxative & she wasn’t concerned if I went into labor since she expected her to come out any day now for the past week. Today’s Thursday, and on Monday she told me I was 3cm dilated. Anyway, this isn’t a post for any negative feedback...just wanted to record my journey (mainly for myself) & I understand the risks and everything that comes along

Thursday 4:00pm - I took 2oz of castor oil with 4oz of oj, shaken up in a bottle

Thursday 6:30pm - tummy grumbling, no bowel movements...just toots

Thursday 8:30pm - first round of bm. Definitely diarrhea (as expected)

Thursday 9:47pm - what I thought at 1st was just Baby moving has now felt like mild contractions for the last 2mins. Currently got pizza & fries in the oven, not getting my hopes up just yet.

Thursday 11:25pm - not much has happened. I’m going to bed lol

Friday 6:32am - woke up to go tinkle. Slept throughout the whole night for once. As I was getting up and out of bed I felt a lot of pelvic pain but no contractions. I think this was a bust. I’m planning on going for a long walk once the sun comes up.

Friday 7:03am - felt mild “period like” cramps & now on the toilet with diarrhea. This time wasn’t as bad as the first.

Friday 10:36am - just woke up from a nap, period like cramps are still mild. Going to do some squats & house work. Other than that, I’ll probably take another 2oz later today. But so far it doesn’t seem like it’s happening for me.

Friday 12:27pm - just went pee and I noticed there was faint blood mixed with mucus when I wiped. Currently on hold with my OBs office to see if I need to make my way into L&D.;

Friday 4:02pm - so I didn’t see my regular OB I saw the one that was on call, he seemed to be skeptical of my OBs previous visit notes. He checked and I’m still 3cm dilated but said my water hasn’t broken yet so he basically sent me home. Still having mild contractions but not enough for him to want to send me to L&D.; I have an appt w/my OB on Monday. So I think the castor oil idea was a total bust for now...I’ll most likely try again next week unless I’m advised otherwise. Thanks for chiming in ladies! If anything changes though, I’ll keep this post updated! 😊