I'm currently at L&D awaiting cervidil. Yes, the ticker is correct - I am 42 weeks today. If I don't magically go into labor tonight, they'll start the pitocin tomorrow morning.
Excuse the whine, but I am not having a very good experience so far. I am alone (my SO has flaked for the final time, at the very last minute - and no, I don't want to talk about it, lol), the nurses are lacking a bit in the bedside manner department, and after one nurse dug around for about 5 minutes trying to put my hep lock in, another nurse came in and placed it in a pretty uncomfortable spot, which will make laboring on my hands and knees difficult, or impossible. I've made the mistake of asking 3 nurses about their experiences with successful inductions, and while I understand not wanting to make empty promises, two out of three have told me that there must be something wrong with my body for not going into labor yet. *facepalm*
So, February mamas, would you please send me the most wonderful, happiest, most beautiful thoughts and labor dust carried upon wings of natural-birth angels? Or tell me about how perfectly, smoothly, and wonderfully inductions from start-to-finish can go? Anecdotes are welcome!
I may request happy c-section stories later. But please, let's not use the C-word right now. I am trying to remain as relaxed as possible! I'm also having a few slightly painful contractions verrry far apart, and I'm finally dilated to a whole half centimeter! So... there's that. lol.
Thanks in advance, ladies! I'm about to go lurk at all your newborn pics.
Re: Tell me wonderful things! (in L&D...)
Hang in there. It is hard but soooooooo worth it in the end... which is close!
DS1: Quinn - 10.22.10 and DS2: Cole - 01.18.13
I love you. Did you have to get Cervidil first, or were you already dilating? Apparently, everyone's all up in arms that I'm not dilating, lol. I think they said I'm about 25% effaced... Jokes.
That's what I'm trying to concentrate on. The monitors are annoying, but everyone keeps telling me he looks perfect on paper Yay for perfect babies!
My vbac was induced after my water broke. It went very smoothly, I had five hours of no progress with pitocin, and then dilated complete in less than half an hour. It was a breeze, I didn't even break a sweat. So, IMO, induction isn't a scary word.
my mom was induced with my brother at 42 weeks, with no progress, and was able to have him vaginally.
sorry about your SO, and that your nurses sucked. Mine did with dd, but hopefully the shift change will make a big difference. I'll be thinking of you tonight! Labor dust coming your way.
Thanks, Holly! I believe everything will work out in the end, and that's like, half the battle, right?
I always appreciate the words of encouragement! Gotta love the February board...
I will definitely keep this in mind - thanks! The nurses may suck a little, but my doctor is fabulous and pro-natural birth.
I'm giving you the mental equivalent of a foot rub right now to help you relax!
There is nothing wrong with your body! Officially, you are only "overdue" tomorrow. But I am sure it has been long enough to where your son is ready to come out with a little push (or two).
Just relax, visualize positive outcomes, and I'm sure you'll get to go pain-med free like you've wanted. But if not an epi (or other pain med) can help your body to move along if you are too tense to progress.
Try to focus on holding your new baby in your arms! I'll be sending off some happy supportive vibes to you and Baby Runaway tonight!
My induction with LO2 went perfectly and I'm sure yours will too! Hang in there! When they do start pit, try to be up and moving as much as possible! I was told by my doula and OB that most people thin out before they start dilating too. Can you call a friend or relative to come sit with you? If there's anyone available, you should call them. Good luck! You can do this Mama!!
You can do this! I have had two successful inductions now, this latest one at 41 weeks- I had a 9 lb, 12 oz baby and didn't even tear! If the nurses are not great I would request to speak to the charge nurse and ask for a new nurse- you deserve to have a great experience. Oh, and don't feel bad about the IV. The idiot that put mine in made me look like a junkie. Its 12 days later and I am still all bruised up where they put the iV in!
You can do it! In the grand scheme of life, this will be a very short event, no matter how it goes (that's what I told myself and it kind of worked!).
You will meet your darling baby soon. Hang in there and think happy thoughts!
I had miso (forgot the full name) but same kind of deal -- it was a cervix softener. I was barely dilated with both of them - I was induced early once at 35w,4d and once at 37w, due to pre-e both times. Even though my body wasn't really ready, it responded well! With #2, I only needed the cervix softener to get things going -- no pit at all!
Hope things are going well!!!
DS1: Quinn - 10.22.10 and DS2: Cole - 01.18.13
I was induced with both of my children and both were successful vaginal births.
Last Wed morning I went to the hospital because of contractions but once they check me I was sent home because I was not dilated at all. My MW then scheduled me for induction that night even with the other 2 MWs and the OB on staff told her to tell me to wait a few more days because the 3 of them felt it would not work. I came back that night for my cervidel with still no dilation or effacement but when it was removed 12 hours later I was 5cm and 90% effaced.
You can do this
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BFP1: DD1 born April 2011 at 34w1d via unplanned c/s due to HELLP, DVT 1 week PP
BFP3: DD2 born Feb 2013 at 38w4d via unplanned RCS due to uterine dehiscence
Good luck! I'm hoping you're holding a precious little baby in your arms by now.
Emergency CS just before 1 am, cuz baby's heart rate dropped to the 50's and 60's during frequent, intense contrax. He came out 100% perfect, and has a textbook latch. Longer version to come
I'm in looove!
Ditto!
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Sorry, I posted before I read all the comments. Congrats Can't wait to see pics!
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My induction went flawlessly. It took less than 8 hours, and I only pushed for 30 minutes (And I am a FTM). YOU CAN DO THIS! Hang in there, mama. Just remember at the end of all of this, you will have an amazingly perfect little baby in your arms!!
ETA: Whoops, disregard the above. I posted before I saw your update. CONGRATS!! You are a mom! Enjoy every minute of those newborn snuggles