EPO & RRLT

[kcebeling]

So who is using these and how? I have read about several different options--especially with EPO--and I don't know how to use them. 

[abvintage]

I am doing RRLT but I did read on the mayo clinic site that EPO can actually make labor longer along with some other issues so I'm staying away.

Edit: Add link: www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/evening-primrose/safety/hrb-20059889

2nd Edit: I'm Using Earth Mama Third Trimester Tea and I'm only having one cup a day right now. Once I go to my appt this week 38w4d I will up it to at least 2X a day. 

[Deleted]

I am drinking RRLT. I boiled a pitchers worth of water, put in 4 bags, covered with a plate overnight, and then drink it throughout the day. The 4 qt. pitcher has lasted me 3-4 days. It tastes alright if you put in lemon and honey/sugar.

[shannonabigail]

I got the same tea as abvintage from Babies R Us. Like @kateyoung I boil the water, turn it off, and add 4 tea bags. I let it steep for 20 minutes then add a little under a cup of sugar (I'm from the South and need it sweeeeet) and then pop it in the fridge. 1-2 cups each day but I haven't been drinking it regularly because drinking it made my water intake go down.

[girlonabike]

I take two capsules of EPO daily (morning & night). Once I get to 39 weeks I'll start using it vaginally.

I make a pitcher of RLT the same way previous posters have mentioned and drink it through out the day.

[abvintage]

Jul 20, 2015 17:02:54 GMT -5 brassyclarinet said:

the tea is supposed to soften your cervix, right? Considering I'm already 80% sounds like I might not need it?

Yes, but it also is touted as having some additional benefits: www.bellybelly.com.au/pregnancy/raspberry-leaf-pregnancy-red-raspberry-leaf-tea/

If you are interested maybe I'd stick to 1 cup a day or less. The Earth Mama Third Tri Tea is yummy because it has some mint to it as well.

[Deleted]

I heat half a cup of water and one teabag in the microwave and let it steep for a while and pour it over a large cup of ice and fill up with water.

[flippinchica]

I also got the 3rd tri tea and it is supposed to be a uterine toner. Honestly I don't know if I believe that it does anything but I am always so thirsty it is nice to have something other than water to drink. I still drink a bunch of water but it is nice to change it up some. I make it with a little honey and some lemon.

[queenb]

I'm drinking the Earth Mama 3rd Tri tea too. I find it really tasty. I started at 38 weeks and average 2-3 glasses a day. I'm not sure if it actually works, but my OB did verify my cervix is softer today.

[zonagirl]

My MW recommended that I start doing EPO last week. She said to take one capsule orally and one vaginally each day. Because of our move, I haven't gotten around to it. Guess I should get on it before my next appt. Wed. So I can say I have started!

shannonabigail I would think since it has so much water in it it would be almost as hydrating as water. I guess water doesn't have all that sugar though...haha

[RandomName]

I also do a pitcher at a time (today was my first day). I added some organic lemonade to sweeten it a bit (3/4 cup in 4 cups of brewed tea).

From my research it's also supposed to tone the uterus. I'm drinking it to try and avoid stage 3 labor issues this time around.

[sweetsyrup]

I'm taking EPO twice a day. I also have the third trimester tea but I'm having a hard time with the tea. Maybe I need to try to add the lemonade! My MW actually rec the EPO since I was induced last time. I'm 2 cm today at 36 + 1, so hopefully it will help.

[anaberry]

I'm making a pitcher of rrlt which lasts me about 4 days. Boil a big thing of water, throw in 10 bags, let cool, remove bags, add ice and honey. Yum!
My cousin drinks from it too since I told her it could help her cramping when she's menstruating.

[kcebeling]

sweetsyrup what EPO dosage did your MW recommend?

Thanks!

[sweetsyrup]

Jul 21, 2015 4:28:56 GMT -5 kcebeling said:

sweetsyrup what EPO dosage did your MW recommend?

Thanks!

She didn't actually say now that you mention it. I looked at my bottle and its 500 mg. I think there is a 1000 mg cap too. I should probably ask her that. Not much help huh?

[Laverne]

I keep forgetting to make the tea, SMH!

[aelias]

I make big pots of RRLT very couple of days and keep it in the fridge. It's really nice as iced tea.

[flippinchica]

Jul 28, 2015 21:00:50 GMT -5 aelias said:

I make big pots of RRLT very couple of days and keep it in the fridge. It's really nice as iced tea.

I am doing the same. It is a nice break from water.

[yogisews]

My MW said I can do 3 EPO pills (500mg) vaginally every night (she mentioned this at my 38 week appointment). I accidentally bought a 1300mg pill so I have only been doing one.

She just mentioned drinking RRLT but I had my first glass last night and even drowned in lemonade, I couldn't stand it. I am headed to the store today to buy it in pill form.

[Laverne]

I finally brewed a pitcher! Added some crystallized lemon and sugar in the raw. It's great. Next time I may add some peppermint from the yard.

[Laverne]

Have been drinking the tea, and have noticed BH have become more frequent, last night after two glasses, I had at least three BH that were 10 min apart, so cool.
I have been having pms cramps too, but I still have a couple weeks. LO needs to wait for carseat, it left CA Thursday headed for NH