Going in tomorrow morning to start induction. I'll be 40+6 tomorrow. I was really hoping to be one of those stories that labor started naturally the night before but so far nothing. My first baby was so easy so I'm really nervous about all the new stuff I need to do this time.
@F47 FWIW, if you want a happy induction story, I was induced with my twins and had them both vaginally. I know there are concerns and I had other issues with my labor/delivery (epidural) but it was a pretty smooth induction I would think, ESP with two babies.
Guys... I don't know what to do and I'm hoping someone is awake. I just rolled over in bed and felt something really wet come out. I got up and went to the bathroom and my undies are noticeably wet but no color. When I sat on the toilet, I felt more come out and it just looks like blood but sank to the bottom immediately so I'm assuming bloody show/mucus plug? Nothing on the TP when I wiped and nothing else coming out and I don't feel like I'm leaking but whatever initially came out was colorless. Definitely wasn't pee though... I don't know whether to call or not!
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
@F47 another +1 for an induction that went quickly and smoothly. All in all, I was hooked up to the pitocin for 8 hours total, and most of the real labor happened in the second half of that. I did end up with a tear, but it's more likely that happened because of when/how I pushed at the end.
@MRSCORKER Maybe put on a pad and see what happens in the next 30 minutes to an hour? Good luck!
Just did that. A little more blood when I sat on the toilet but nothing when I wiped. It's definitely "thicker" than period blood but looks like it. Sorry guys, TMI all up in here.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
@MRSCORKER I would totally call!! Not like a phone call would be bothersome, esp if it warrants a hospital visit... Good luck!!!!:)
I bit the bullet and just called and of course it rang and rang and then said "the operator is not available" ugh.... I wish there was timer that dinged when baby was ready and it was time!
ETA: Called back and was connected to my doc who I guess was on call but obviously sleeping. So awkward. She said to monitor it and call back if the bleeding continues. Most likely the bloody show.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
@f47 I was induced and it went pretty smoothly. The doctor broke my water and I started having strong and regular contractions pretty much immediately. I had Gideon 5 hours and 15 minutes later. I didn't even have to have pitocin. My doctor told me inductions tend to go really well with your second because your body knows what it's doing.
@MRSCORKER definitely call. The worst that could happen is that they test the fluid and it's not amniotic fluid so they send you home. No big deal. Better to be safe than sorry.
@SuperNerd42 Doc said to just monitor it for now. I'm not getting anything on the pad but when I pee, there is a little bit of thick red blood that leaks out and then nothing when I wipe. Having mild but not timetable contractions I think. Hoping things are getting started but also hoping that if it is, that we get past midnight tonight. Today is my MILs b-day and I will never hear the end of it until the day I die if I have this baby today
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
Stay in, Jamie, for only 15 hours, then come on out to play!!
Your mouth to God's ears. lol... I mean, I will take him whenever he comes and be grateful. Maybe the universe is teaching me a lesson about being a petty bitch. But the first time she suggests a joint birthday party, I will go to prison for assault.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
@MRSCORKER... So excited for you! Sounds like Jamie is just about ready!!! Good news is, even if you go into labor RIGHT NOW, there's a strong possibility that you won't have him before midnight bc you're a FTM and labor usually takes longer for us.
@MRSCORKER... So excited for you! Sounds like Jamie is just about ready!!! Good news is, even if you go into labor RIGHT NOW, there's a strong possibility that you won't have him before midnight bc you're a FTM and labor usually takes longer for us.
This is what I'm hoping! 12:01 AM! LOL
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
I'm also glad to hear a Bunch of positive induction stories. I've felt so crappy over the last day and then last night couldn't sleep worth a shit, so I'm still holding on to the tiniest ray of hope that Baby B may make his debut on his own before Monday. But that ray is thin and dwindling....
@MRSCORKER Ahhh hope Jamie comes soon! But I also would die if I had a baby on MIL's bday. Maybe he will hang on for a few extra hours for that reason haha
Me:33 DH: 34 Married: May 2011 TTC #1: May 2015 DS: 10/20/2016 TTC #2: June 2019 #2 EDD: 2/20/2020
OMG @MRSCORKER - keep us updated as often as possible, please!
Thanks everyone for the positive induction stories. It really helps me feel a little more calm. @ignoscemihi were you dilated when they started the induction process? That's my concern. Even though it's my second go 'round, I'm .5 cm (so basically nothing) dilated. And, that hasn't changed in the last 2.5 weeks. So, assuming that doesn't change before the start of the induction, not sure it would be "favorable."
@ignoscemihi I'm not hopeful that I will. The day before I had DS, I was 0 cm dilated. So, labor did all 10 for me. Looking like that will be the same this time. I guess I just need to remember that one way or another, baby will come. Stressing over it now won't change anything.
I'm getting so frustrated. Just called my doc again and left a message. I'm still bleeding like a light period day and the more I think about the fluid that gushed out this morning, the more I think it might have been my water breaking and the babies head is just acting as plug so no more has come out. I mean, it felt like a small gush, was odorless and colorless and was definitely not pee. It was enough that it soaked through my underwear and left a small wet spot on my sheets. Then the bleeding started... she better call me back soon.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
@MRSCORKER I think you're right, sounds to me like your water broke!! That's exciting if it is!!!
She better call me back soon... I want to send my H to work because if he doesn't go in, he doesn't make money. I don't want to go in and get sent home and have him miss a day of work for nothing when he's going to miss time when the baby does come. I'm virgo and I need a plan, not knowing WTF is going on is seriously messing with my head!
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
I was going to say the same thing @F47 did. It sounds like maybe you should just go in. You're harder to ignore or push to the side when you are in their face.
I'm going to give it until 2:30 which is when my doctors office closes today. If I don't get a call back before then, I'm going to call the on call number and just go in. That will give me time to shower and all anyway. Thanks for the feedback guys!
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
Married 11-11-11 TTC only since Dec 2015. I had some weight to get off. Been working hard in the gym for over a year. BFP 02-15-16 with our first IT'S A BOY!!!
Thanks guys! Doc said to head in to see if my water did break or not and make sure the bleeding isn't anything to worry about. I fully expect to get sent home but better than sitting here and worrying.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
@MRSCORKER I haven't been active on the board since the first tri and am sort of a lurker but I remember you and I'm so excited for you! It does sound like your water broke IMO.
Re: Labor and All of it's Glory
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
ETA: Called back and was connected to my doc who I guess was on call but obviously sleeping. So awkward. She said to monitor it and call back if the bleeding continues. Most likely the bloody show.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
@MRSCORKER definitely call. The worst that could happen is that they test the fluid and it's not amniotic fluid so they send you home. No big deal. Better to be safe than sorry.
Congrats @melissabrimmer!!
Any update @MRSCORKER?
I've been passing brown to now tinged red mucus for a few days. Doc said its normal and to wait for other signs. FX it gets something going!
@SuperNerd42 Doc said to just monitor it for now. I'm not getting anything on the pad but when I pee, there is a little bit of thick red blood that leaks out and then nothing when I wipe. Having mild but not timetable contractions I think. Hoping things are getting started but also hoping that if it is, that we get past midnight tonight. Today is my MILs b-day and I will never hear the end of it until the day I die if I have this baby today
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
Inductions: I've been induced with all three of my babies, and I've never once had a negative experience.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
@MRSCORKER Ahhh hope Jamie comes soon! But I also would die if I had a baby on MIL's bday. Maybe he will hang on for a few extra hours for that reason haha
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
Thanks everyone for the positive induction stories. It really helps me feel a little more calm. @ignoscemihi were you dilated when they started the induction process? That's my concern. Even though it's my second go 'round, I'm .5 cm (so basically nothing) dilated. And, that hasn't changed in the last 2.5 weeks. So, assuming that doesn't change before the start of the induction, not sure it would be "favorable."
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
TTC only since Dec 2015. I had some weight to get off. Been working hard in the gym for over a year.
BFP 02-15-16 with our first
IT'S A BOY!!!
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020