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TMI Personal question...

...right, so I have tried pretty much every old wives tale to try and get this baby out- Raspberry leaf tea, fresh pineapple, bouncing on birthing ball, long walks, spicy food (so far nothing has worked)!!!

DTD has been one of my last options, really dont feel like it physically or mentally so have been putting it off. Decided to try last night and had zero success. Sorry for TMI but it just wouldnt happen. I blame my lack of mental involvement. I am now really worried- if I cant even handle that then how will I fit a babys head 'down here'!?!?! Does anybody know if it is OK to use lubrication at this stage in pregnancy- am wondering if that may help!?



Once again, sorry for TMI, I am at my last wits! x

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  • Yes you can use lubrication but don't worry it's normal to be a bit drier, iykwim.



    Also baby is covered in lots of slippery stuff so it'll come out.
  • Oh ashleysgurluk of course bubs will fit! I understand if my heads not into it I can't relax, if we were permanently loose we'd all prolapse!! I've been finding it hard too, I don't feel attractive because I'm so gutted I have stretch marks after religiously slathering on the stretch mark cream twice a day every day. KY is certainly OK, but I wouldn't do it if I wasn't in the mood at all, when's your Due date?
  • I completley understand. Even after giving birth 3 times if my hearts not in it my husband doesn't fit!

    I think it would be fine to use some sort of ky jelly or something.

    xx
  • Oh hon, I feel for you. Yes using lube shouldn't be a problem. Even had nurse suggest for me last time letting hubby relieve himself into a cup watching porn and then massaging that in the area as supposedly it's his fluids that trigger anything much the same as a sweep. Good luck.
  • Thanks to everyone for your words of reassurance- was really dis-heartening and I just ended up in tears. DH is really understanding but I cant help but worry! Not 'due' for a couple fo weeks but I have sworn all along that my dates arent correct and swear I am due earlier. Also baby has measured big all the way along and I would rather try and persuade him out before he gets too much bigger- DH was 12 ibs when he was born and he was a weeks early! x
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