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echo-charlietango

echo-charlietango

Just a quick rant because this board is mostly dead  

Since I've decided on having a due date induction I occasionally search around for stories from other women who have done it too. It's interesting how much hostility I read on the internet about non-medical inductions...even at 40 weeks! Nobody IRL has given me crap about it, which is nice. Sure, I understand that many women prefer to labor naturally, but I am too paranoid about the placenta crapping out first. Plus, recent studies revealed that inductions after 39 weeks did not increase C-Section rates. I'm aiming for a vaginal delivery for the recovery - but if I need a CS for baby's health, then so be it. It seems that the biggest naysayers of elective non-medical term inductions are convinced that surgery is the only outcome and that surgery is the worst thing EVAR. #annoying

Besides, MH's holiday break is coming up and this way he only needs two days off at the most. That's so manageable! I'm super happy that kiddo's EDD happens to line up really well with his break so he can be home full time with me after we're discharged from the hospital. He is so excited to start parenting  I hope we find our groove quickly.

katy0990

@echo-charlietango You are doing the right thing for you and your baby!
I wonder if so much of the negativity is from people who had negative induction experiences and are bitter about it. It’s not okay to judge others’ choices, as long as no one’s health is being put at risk. It is important for you mentally and emotionally to have support and it is important for baby to have bonding time with his dad. So, although it may not be “necessary” I would argue that your induction is optimal for your mental health and bavy’s emotional needs. Good luck!

mcgeeva

I agree with all the above. Screw everyone and their opinions. There is a reason for everything and I have had medical issues but friends who have had three normal births always chose her induction date for when her mom was there to help. No judgement there I totally get it. Shoot I want mine to come now. 37 weeks we are good to go. And I can say this due to my two previous births. Yes longer the better but I also don’t need pre-e to kick me in the ass and that shit can happen overnight. To each their own! And I’m having a third c, no option since I had two previous but shit that is harder recovery so those who say it’s an easy way out can eat a butt. Clearly know nothing 

babyluv1234

Agree! One thing I learned with becoming a mother “ you do what works for you”. Live and let live. They told me l&d was full on Wednesday because too many women had chosen their induction date. I could care less the reason you do what you works for you! Don’t listen to anyone with all the negative comments. Good luck to you! @echo-charlietango

kristah2

My god why are people so negative? 
You need to do what’s best for you and baby and no one else can make that decision. 
If it was an off the wall decision your OB wouldn’t be on board so I don’t see the issue. 
I changed the date of my csection twice. 
I struggled with the balance of wanting to labour on my own versus if I need an emergency section wanting my OB to be the one who does it so wanting to plan so he could be there. 

I hope your induction goes well and is quick and successful. 
And honestly - if for some reason you end up in a section, it’s probably not BECAUSE of the induction and you will do amazing either way. 

echo-charlietango

@kristah2 Thanks! I know that inductions and CS are unrelated, so that's not a worry at all.

I guess I should have phrased my post differently, responses read that I was personally getting crap for my decision - I have not! I was just saying that it's interesting that I read about hostility in the first place, not that I have experienced it myself

Anyhoo - my induction was supposed to begin last night but several emergencies popped up in town and we were sent home because they ran out of beds. It's annoying for me, but I hope those other women were taken care of and that them and their babes are safe. I might have a bed in a few hours, so FX for that. I'm just ready to have this baby already

echo-charlietango

Oh - something funny from yesterday I wanted to share. 

We grabbed Sonic on the way to the hospital, so I could eat on the highway while DH drove. Approaching the highway onramp some car just decided to s-l-o-w-l-y move into our lane (which was illegal), so DH just drives around the idiot. Shortly after, another car started moving as if we were surrendering our right of way, and DH simply says "Nope, get out of the way. My wife is having...tater tots."

So even though the induction isn't going as scheduled, we're really happy that we won't be panicking to the hospital

futuremrshp

@echo-charlietango totally do what’s right for you and baby.  I know I was against it at first because the way the practice brought it up— it scared the crap out of me and they were super unclear about WHY it would help and expected me to make a decision on the spot.  After research and stuff I just elected for an induction a few days after the due date.  I’d like it to happen naturally but in no way do I look down on others who want to do it early, day of or 43 weeks.  I joked though that this is my prelude to motherhood—— damned if you do, judged if you don’t.  Might as well do what you think is right!!!