My Pregnant Wife IV: The Golf Consiracy and Castor Oil

GoBucks ^ | 13 June 05 | Gobucks

[Alamo-Girl]

What a precious essay, gobucks! Thank you!!!

[raybbr]

The castor oil worked on my wife the second time. The first one took 60 hours of pro-domo and regular labor. The second - took six.

I report- you decide.

Prayers for a healthy child and mom. Enjoy your new life and family.

[GraceCoolidge]

I had my first at 35, so put me in the Geriatric Moms category. But my mom turned 39 the day before she had me. My maternal grandmother had 12 kids, and I think at least one or two were "change of life" babies, I think they were called. I believe she was in her early 40s when she had them (and this would be in the 1930s). I do think genetics plays a big role in all of it.

[AnAmericanMother]

No question genetics plays a big role.

All the women in our family have very short and easy labors. My mom "went natural" back in the 50s before it was fashionable in this country.

You should read Florence King on the subject of "change of life babies". It's a hoot.

[beaversmom]

Best wishes for you and your third baby.