Q: Allow them to air dry until the peels are hard to the touch. This can take anywhere from a few days to up to a week, so remain patient. Avoid the use of a dehydrator or other drying mechanisms when drying the peels. This can compromise the oil stored in the peels. Once the peels are completely dry, cut the peels into small pieces. You can use a knife, vegetable dicer, or food processor to accomplish this. Take care not to over dice or process the peels however, as this can compromise the oils contained in the peels. Over diced peels will take on a liquid, minced appearance. Avoid expressing liquid from the peels prior to the distillation process. Pour enough alcohol into the jar to completely cover the peels. The alcohol should rest roughly an inch above the top of where the peels rest. Allow the jar to sit for several days. Vodka can be used for the distilling process, but may slightly affect the scent of the oil, depending on the type of vodka used. Place the jar in a location that gets plenty of sunlight to help the separation process. Shake the jar several times a day. Give the jar a shake each day to help separate the oil from the peels. After several days have passed, use a coffee filter to strain the liquid into a second jar. Place a coffee filter or cloth over the second jar, and allow all of the alcohol in the jar to evaporate. This can take up to a week or more. Oil evaporates much more slowly than water or similar types of liquids. Though oil can technically evaporate, the water will evaporate before the oil, leaving just the oil behind. After the alcohol has evaporated, all that will remain is the oil. Bottle the oil for later use. Dab a little on your skin for a fresh smell, or use some in cooking recipes that require essential oil. Remember that the oil is very concentrate a little will go a long way. Always test a small amount on your skin first in case you have a reaction to the peel oil. Skin sprayed with citrus oil should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Citrus oil is phototoxic, meaning direct sunlight can contribute to sunburn, blisters and other harmful skin conditions.
A: Peel your fruit and lay the rinds out to dry. Cut the peels into small pieces. Place the peels in a jar and cover with grain alcohol. Strain the liquid from the peels. Apply when needed.

Q: There are many indicators of dilation that don't require inserting your fingers into your vagina. This can be especially helpful if you are in a lot of pain or discomfort. Most women will make some type of sound when they're in labor. Listening to what types of sounds you're making can cue you into how much you're cervix has dilated. The following sounds can accompany the various stages of labor and cervical dilation: At 0-4 centimeters dilated, you may not be making much noise and can talk through a contraction with little effort. At 4-5 centimeters, it may be difficult to nearly impossible to talk. Your noises may still be quiet. Between 5-7 centimeters, you may make louder and staccato noises. It should be nearly or completely impossible to talk through contractions. Between 710 centimeters (2.83.9in), you may be making very loud noises and shouldn't be able to talk through a contraction. If you're a silent laborer, you can also check your dilation. Tell someone to ask you a question at the start of a contraction. The less you are able to say a sentence, the farther along your dilation is. Childbirth is an inherently emotional experience for the woman in labor. Watching what emotions you're experiencing can cue you into how far your cervix is dilated. You may have the following emotions during labor: Happiness and laughter between 1-4 centimeters Smiley and laughing at little things between contractions between 4-6 centimeters Irritation at jokes and small talk around 7 centimeters until birth. Many people will notice certain scents when a woman gets to between 6 and 8 centimeters dilated. The smell of labor is deep, heavy, and duskynot musky. If you notice a distinct change to these scents in the smell of the room in which you're laboring, your cervix may be between 6 and 8 centimeters dilated. Some women may see a stringy mucus discharge at 39 weeks that is tinged pink or brown with blood. This bloody show may continue through the early stages of labor. At 6-8 centimeters dilated, however, a lot of blood and mucus may be present. Looking for these substances can indicate that you're somewhere between 6-8 centimeters dilated. The purple line is located in your natal cleft, or what some people call the butt crack. This line can be a measure of how far you're dilated, with it reaching the top of your cleft at full dilation. You may need someone to help you examine your purple line. Recognize that in the early stages of labor that the purple line will be closer to the anus. As your labor progresses, it will creep up between your buttocks. At full dilation, the purple line will extend to the top of your natal cleft. Many women experience physical signs of dilation that are visible without a vaginal examination. In general, many will feel like they have the flu as they get close to 10cm and/ or the pushing phase. Scanning your body for these signs and symptoms can help you figure out how much your cervix has dilated. In most, cases, a combination of these signs can indicate how you're your cervix is dilated. Feeling like you have to vomit, having a flushed face and feeling warm to the touch can mean you're about 5 centimeters dilated. You may also tremble uncontrollably. Vomiting alone may be the result of emotions, hormones, or fatigue. Seeing if your face is flushed with no other signs can be a good indicator that you're 6-7 centimeters dilated. Be aware that trembling uncontrollably without any other signs can indicate fatigue or fever. See if you're curling your toes or standing on your toes, which is a sign you're between 6 and 8 centimeters dilated. Check your buttocks and upper thighs for goosebumps, which is a good sign that you're at 9-10 centimeters. Recognize that having involuntary bowel movements is also a sign of full dilation. You may also see or feel the head at your perineum. As your baby descends into the birth canal, you will feel pressure at different points along your back. The more you dilate, the farther down your back the pressure will be lower. It will generally move from the rim of your pelvis down to your tailbone.
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Listen for the sounds of dilation. Pay attention to your emotions. Smell for dilation. Look for blood and mucus. Examine the purple line. Scan how your body feels. Feel for pressure in your back.