I don't want to be a complainer but I need to vent a little. I went to the doctor again yesterday and am only a 1/2 cm dilated and baby is still really high. My due date is Saturday, she said if nothing changes by the time I come back next Monday she wants to induce. We can choose either 22,23 or 24. I am really hoping that something changes between now and then but she said shes not optimistic of that happening. I know all that matters is that I have a healthy baby but I wish my body would get into action and do something, lol. Supposedly, my anti seizure medicines can cause your body to not progress on its own. I am just disappointed because like everyone, we all want to have natural births. Sorry, thanks for letting me vent! Congratulations to all of you new mommies!
Re: Disappointed
You shouldn't assume that everyone wants to have a natural birth.
Keep in mind that unless there is a medical necessity for an induction, you don't have to induce at 40 weeks. I've been hearing a lot lately that the new norm is 41w 1d. It's perfectly normal to go past your due date. If you're comfortable for going in for an induction, go for it, but if you want more time, you have more time as long as there is no medical reason to get the baby out right away.
Good luck!
Try not to be to upset. I know easier said then done.
I had to be induced because my water broke and I did not go into labor on my own. Being induced was something I did not want, but in the end my body just did not do what it was supposed to on it's own. In the end it all turned out ok.
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DX: PCOS/Recurrent losses/MTHFR mutation (compound hetero)
5 hysteroscopies/2 surgical
3 Inject IUIs = 2 m/c's and 1 BFN
IVF #1= BFP. m/c at 7w6d. Needed 2 D&C's and scar tissue removal. Mild OHSS
IVF #2 = BFP. Severe OHSS. 4 Drainings. TWINS!
^This. You have the choice in this. If you don't want to be induced so soon, you don't have to be.
Also, it's kind of a *** move on your OB's part to tell you not to anticipate your body doing anything. You can go from 0-100 today, for all she knows. Eventually, that baby is going to have to come out, and your body is going to do something about it.
First M/C - March 2006, pregnancy not known about.
BFP#1 03/17/12 DD 11/09/12 Missed MC 05/14/12 (No growth past 9wk1d) D&C 05/22/12
Removal of Ovarian Cyst 07/27/12
BFP#2 09/17/12 DD 05/29/13 STICK BABY STICK!
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yep, this.
my edd is TOMORROW and at my first ever cervical check today I am not dilated at ALL. baby will come when he's ready.
not saying there's never a medical necessity for an induction. but it's weird to me that you haven't even reached your edd yet and they're already talking induction.
if you're healthy and baby is healthy, refuse the induction.
Assuming that everyone wants a natural birth is rude to those planning on having epidurals, or who need inductions for medical reasons. A "natural birth" is not possible for everyone, let alone even wanted by anyone. So no it's not nit-picking.
Nit-picking would be saying why dont you calm your tits till you hit your actual due date and then discuss induction with your Dr.
If she wants to give birth out in the woods with the unicorns and nymphs, thats her business, but dont assume thats what we all want.
DX: PCOS/Recurrent losses/MTHFR mutation (compound hetero)
5 hysteroscopies/2 surgical
3 Inject IUIs = 2 m/c's and 1 BFN
IVF #1= BFP. m/c at 7w6d. Needed 2 D&C's and scar tissue removal. Mild OHSS
IVF #2 = BFP. Severe OHSS. 4 Drainings. TWINS!
Exactly
DX: PCOS/Recurrent losses/MTHFR mutation (compound hetero)
5 hysteroscopies/2 surgical
3 Inject IUIs = 2 m/c's and 1 BFN
IVF #1= BFP. m/c at 7w6d. Needed 2 D&C's and scar tissue removal. Mild OHSS
IVF #2 = BFP. Severe OHSS. 4 Drainings. TWINS!
Im not judging!
Just dont assume I want to roll around in my placenta beside you :P
DX: PCOS/Recurrent losses/MTHFR mutation (compound hetero)
5 hysteroscopies/2 surgical
3 Inject IUIs = 2 m/c's and 1 BFN
IVF #1= BFP. m/c at 7w6d. Needed 2 D&C's and scar tissue removal. Mild OHSS
IVF #2 = BFP. Severe OHSS. 4 Drainings. TWINS!
This.
My doctors were well aware I wanted to labor at home, no meds, deliver quickly at the hospital and move on. But when my body decided it was instead going to put my bp throfh the roof at the last minute, they induced, I gave in to drugs 12 hours later when I hadn't progressed. The broke my water 2 hours later, and 25 after that they emergency c sectioned me for an infection.
It sucks. But the fact is what I wanted was my daughter and they made it happen. I hope yours goes as planned, but remember, the baby is all that matters.
And if someone had said that to me a week ago, I would've cried and told them they didn't get me, so I get it, but the baby is all that matters.
DX: PCOS/Recurrent losses/MTHFR mutation (compound hetero)
5 hysteroscopies/2 surgical
3 Inject IUIs = 2 m/c's and 1 BFN
IVF #1= BFP. m/c at 7w6d. Needed 2 D&C's and scar tissue removal. Mild OHSS
IVF #2 = BFP. Severe OHSS. 4 Drainings. TWINS!
Just dont drop it in the fondu later in life
DX: PCOS/Recurrent losses/MTHFR mutation (compound hetero)
5 hysteroscopies/2 surgical
3 Inject IUIs = 2 m/c's and 1 BFN
IVF #1= BFP. m/c at 7w6d. Needed 2 D&C's and scar tissue removal. Mild OHSS
IVF #2 = BFP. Severe OHSS. 4 Drainings. TWINS!
I agree with this and with PP. If you and the baby are both healthy there is no reason to induce. Don't feel bad about pushing back if your doctor is pressuring you without giving you a good reason. You are your own best advocate!
BFP #2 9/5/2012 -- Born 5/20/2013 -- Welcome, rainbow baby!
BFP #1 1/24/12 -- No HB 2/16/12 -- Misoprostol 3/10/12
This exactly.
Don't worry about it. I think a lot of us knew what you meant! I hope it all works out for you!
There is also door number 3 which is those of us who dont get a choice in the matter
But dont worry about it. We are not that serious here. We like to tease.
DX: PCOS/Recurrent losses/MTHFR mutation (compound hetero)
5 hysteroscopies/2 surgical
3 Inject IUIs = 2 m/c's and 1 BFN
IVF #1= BFP. m/c at 7w6d. Needed 2 D&C's and scar tissue removal. Mild OHSS
IVF #2 = BFP. Severe OHSS. 4 Drainings. TWINS!
That's hilarious! I just did a spit take on my keyboard.