@maamawaabangi said... If i go over 41 my plan is to try an acupuncture induction. It's suppose to be effective (it was for a few of my friends) and also sounds better than chemical induction.
but, that said I'd take castor oil and crazy herbs first too...
I would totes magotes be on the castor oil and herb train before a chemical induction.
ETA to say that I feel for you ladies. I'm not overdue yet and am already miserable. I can't imagine how you're feeling. FX you all have your babes soon!
@Lauramc15 - I'm the one that previously postponed my induction. It was scheduled for 41 weeks. I honestly think that at the time I scheduled it I didn't really believe I would still be pregnant at 41 weeks, and figured if I was still pregnant I would be ready for it to be over. The day before the induction I just felt kind of panicked and wasn't ready. I had also been having some contractions and honestly thought there was a good chance the baby would come on his own. I had some friends who gave birth 8-10 days late and wanted more time.
I felt like like a moron, honestly. I called my husband in tears at work saying I didn't want to do it. He was great and told me to call the doctor and whatever was decided was ok with him. But I had already started my maternity leave and he was scheduled to start paternity leave the following day and his parents had already taken off of work and booked a hotel... it was so last minute. But I called my doctor and they said it was fine and I just needed to come in to an appt at 41 weeks and have an ultrasound to make sure the baby was ok and reschedule the induction. I was given a firm deadline of 41w 4d as the last day they'd feel comfortable waiting for.
The day I was supposed to be induced I had no symptoms of labor and felt dumb and frustrated to be wasting maternity leave. I was also just physically uncomfortable and annoyed to be waiting 4 more days. However, about 36 hours later I went into spontaneous labor and delivered a healthy baby.
Obviously there aren't no guarantees about how things will go if you do or don't be get induced - either way, there's a chance things could go well and chance they won't. And you can postpone and end up getting induced anyway. You just have to do what's right for you. But I feel you on the comments - I was getting those too ("oh I hope you don't have to be induced, I've heard that is awful" or "the baby will come when he's ready, I was X days late, there's still time", etc). It really makes you feel like maybe you're making the wrong choice even though you're following medical advice. Hang in there. If this is the best choice for you then go with it.
It's really frustrating having periodic strong contraction episodes. I feel like my body is trying to start labor and failing. I'm trying to think helpful calm trusting feelings but I can't shake the fear that my body's having trouble.
Re: Overdue Club
ETA to say that I feel for you ladies. I'm not overdue yet and am already miserable. I can't imagine how you're feeling. FX you all have your babes soon!
I felt like like a moron, honestly. I called my husband in tears at work saying I didn't want to do it. He was great and told me to call the doctor and whatever was decided was ok with him. But I had already started my maternity leave and he was scheduled to start paternity leave the following day and his parents had already taken off of work and booked a hotel... it was so last minute. But I called my doctor and they said it was fine and I just needed to come in to an appt at 41 weeks and have an ultrasound to make sure the baby was ok and reschedule the induction. I was given a firm deadline of 41w 4d as the last day they'd feel comfortable waiting for.
The day I was supposed to be induced I had no symptoms of labor and felt dumb and frustrated to be wasting maternity leave. I was also just physically uncomfortable and annoyed to be waiting 4 more days. However, about 36 hours later I went into spontaneous labor and delivered a healthy baby.
Obviously there aren't no guarantees about how things will go if you do or don't be get induced - either way, there's a chance things could go well and chance they won't. And you can postpone and end up getting induced anyway. You just have to do what's right for you. But I feel you on the comments - I was getting those too ("oh I hope you don't have to be induced, I've heard that is awful" or "the baby will come when he's ready, I was X days late, there's still time", etc). It really makes you feel like maybe you're making the wrong choice even though you're following medical advice. Hang in there. If this is the best choice for you then go with it.