I am 39 weeks today. My baby is big he is measuring 8.5lbs as of yesterday. My doctor wants to induce me next Thursday if I have not gone into labor on my own because she doesn't want him to get to big. I am scared to death of being induced or actually giving birth for that matter. Why do people feel the need to share their horror stories with you when you are about to give birth?
Does anyone have good induction stories or tips to calm my nerves before this epic event
Re: Scared Of Labor!!!
I have good stories for both delivering a big baby and for an induction. My second daughter was almost 10 lbs and labor was around 6 hours. Less painful than my first for sure. Your OB is jumping the gun a little I think. They don't gain a whole lot of weight in those last couple of weeks. So maybe you are looking at delivering a 9 pounder tops or an 8 pounder. Both are doable and women do it every day.
As for induction, it was with my 3rd baby but labor lasted a total of 4 hours and I pushed once. He was 9 lbs.
I have no idea why women feel the need to tell their birth horror stories. My DH gets so mad when he hears I happening. I just laugh at this point. I don't share the details of my DD's birth unless someone specifically asks. You will be fine! Our bodies are made to birth babies, it's not like any other pain. It's productive and good pain that means your body is working. You.will.be.fine!
Oh. My. Gosh. I laughed so hard I think I might have peed a little.
Really hoping you meant 23 hours....
Fwiw, my baby was measuring 8lbs on ultrasounds. I was induced and he was only 6lbs, so they can be wrong.
my induction went good, nothing to be afraid of (more so than labour anyways). You'll be surprised, you can do it, but I will confess to completely freaking out during the process.
This exactly. I wanted to do a drug-free birth, but the epidural helped me get at least a vaginal birth when dilation stalled at 5cm. Also, they can turn the epi down towards the end so you can feel the pushing. AND, you truly do not remember the pain the second the baby comes out. It's not even really pain, because you know that the results are so major!