BTDT P17 Question

[brummy14]

Not really an experienced response here, but they're having me do my last shot at 35w, scheduled delivery is 36+1. They didn't want me to take at 36w with delivery scheduled for the next day, to ensure it doesn't impact milk production, etc. But, that's all I know.

I don't think the absence of P-17 is likely to trigger labor, if I understand these shots, but who the heck knows.

[minae01]

My last shot was at 35w and I went into labor at 36w0d. My doctor and I agreed that it would be my last shot since I was so uncomfortable with the itching/burning/swelling. I went into labor at exactly 36w, so the shot didn't even have a chance to wear off! I had been dilated since 33w, though, so the p17 probably helped keep him in longer. Good luck paradebegone and @jemomma! It could be any day now, and that is awesome that you made it so far!

[mmooki]

I didn't make it to my last shot. I had one at 34w6d and Ds was born at 35w2d. This was after weeks of Braxton hicks contractions and timing them.

[brummy14]

DH has administered the shots for me the whole time. He came to my 16w appointment and the nurse showed him how to do it -- and he's been doing it ever since (last one last night!). They have me inject them somewhere kinda above my rear end on either side, so definitely not a position I could reach on my own.

[direy25]

DH could have done it but he was a bit uncomfortable with the idea after seeing the size of the needle so I go in and have the nurse do it.