THIS IS NOT GOOD! :(:(:(

Deegirl322

So I had an appointment today and since I've been worrying lately and tend to worry more before those stupid appointments, my blood pressure was sky high--145/90. I don't have swelling or protein in my urine, so the OB took my blood work to see if there is anything wrong. If there is, I'm being induced tomorrow morning. I DO NOT want to be induced. I really want to try to have this baby naturally, drug-free and I think if I'm induced that will throw it out the window since it limits the stuff I can do when I have an IV.

?If my blood work is fine (which my OB thinks it may be) then she will let me stay pregnant until Tuesday and induce me Tuesday morning. So either way I will have an induction unless my baby girl decides to make an appearance before then, which she might and I'm hoping for. I had my membranes stripped today and am 3cm and 90% effaced so we'll see....

ashmariebay02

I hope you can go natural! I'm rooting for you!

My friend had some irregular contractions and wanted to go all natural so she took a hot bath, drank a half glass of red wine, and she was in labor by the morning. That sounds better to me than being induced! I think it all has to do w/ being really relaxed!

freeburger16

I'm sorry - did you explain to the doc that you were nervous?

I hope all your blood work comes back ok so you have a few extra days to work on getting the baby to come on her own.  3cm sounds promising!

MidwestTexan

I hope it all works out okay for you!

DoubleDiamond

Keep us posted and GOOD LUCK!!   (You're already 3cm?!  Who needs induction?!  )

KellyandKelly

Good luck!!  I hope baby girl decides it's time before the doctors do!

 

mrsmcdonald

How frustrating!

I hope everything turns out well with your blood work and your little girl comes on her own!

blendedfammama

Good luck!  I hope she cooperates and lets you have the labor you want.  Ultimately though, let her just be healthy.  I'll be praying for you.

BabyC1

Oh Deegirl, I feel your pain!!!  If you don't have protein in your urine that is a good sign that your blood work will probably come back fine.  So then that will give you some more time to try and coax Brenna out on her own.  Lets hope she cooperates before Tuesday.  But if you are induced on Tuesday, I'll be thinking and praying for you.  I'm going to be in the same boat on Tuesday night.

Come on Brenna, you need to come out on your own for your mama! 

Roosky

Oh I hope everything works out the way you want it to.  Let us know.

cyndiathma

I am constantly suprised my BP is not higher...the waiting is getting to me. I have been forcing myself to listen to my 20 min relaxation CD every day, sometimes more than once if I am really feeling overwhelmed.

I feel for you!

mrs.m-ski

I hope your bp was just high because you were worried. Hopefully everything will come back normal on your blood work and you can give your little girl a few days to get ready!

BabyC1

Oh yeah, and yay for 3 cm!!!  That's awesome and lot a more progress than I have to say for myself.  Brenna really could come on her own!!! :-)

MegDC

Good luck. It stinks that you might have to get induced but remember that at the end of the day either way you will get to meet your healthy little one! ?Hopefully she gets a move on and finds her own way out!

Deegirl322

freeburger16:

I'm sorry - did you explain to the doc that you were nervous?

I hope all your blood work comes back ok so you have a few extra days to work on getting the baby to come on her own.? 3cm sounds promising!

Yep I explained to her that I get really nervous before appointments and she's still concerned about my health. She said the baby is fine, but has to worry about me when my BP is like that. It's been slowly creeping up the last 3 weeks and today is the highest it's been. ?I'm hoping that if they do have to induce me, they'll break my water first and see if that gets things moving rather than start pitocin off the bat. ?

Princess_Lily

I know you don't want to be induced, but remember the OB is looking out for the safe delivery of both you and your baby, so if she needs to induce you its only for your benefit healthwise.

{{Hugs}} 

freeburger16

Deegirl322:

freeburger16:

I'm sorry - did you explain to the doc that you were nervous?

I hope all your blood work comes back ok so you have a few extra days to work on getting the baby to come on her own.  3cm sounds promising!

Yep I explained to her that I get really nervous before appointments and she's still concerned about my health. She said the baby is fine, but has to worry about me when my BP is like that. It's been slowly creeping up the last 3 weeks and today is the highest it's been.  I'm hoping that if they do have to induce me, they'll break my water first and see if that gets things moving rather than start pitocin off the bat.  

I totally agree - maybe you can ask if they will break your water and give you a few hours?  

I'm sorry - hope all works out.  Keep us posted!

Deegirl322

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate all the support. Send some labor dust my way!?

?BabyC- don't worry, I'm sure you'll progress soon. Maybe you'll go on your own before induction on Tue also.

Deegirl322

freeburger16:

Deegirl322:

freeburger16:

I'm sorry - did you explain to the doc that you were nervous?

I hope all your blood work comes back ok so you have a few extra days to work on getting the baby to come on her own.? 3cm sounds promising!

Yep I explained to her that I get really nervous before appointments and she's still concerned about my health. She said the baby is fine, but has to worry about me when my BP is like that. It's been slowly creeping up the last 3 weeks and today is the highest it's been. ?I'm hoping that if they do have to induce me, they'll break my water first and see if that gets things moving rather than start pitocin off the bat. ?

I totally agree - maybe you can ask if they will break your water and give you a few hours? ?

I'm sorry - hope all works out.? Keep us posted!

Yep, that is what I plan to do and I hope they cooperate. The baby is okay, it's just me she's worried about. And if the baby is fine, then let me be dammit. ?

Aug Bride

Good Luck!  I am sure she will make an appearance before Tuesday sounds like you are making good progress.

leannerae

Hang in there!  I really really hope that it goes the way you want it to.  I don't want to be induced (forever in the future) either! 

IU_baby

Good luck!  Hopefully your blood work comes back okay. 

ramsfamgrowing

I'll be thinking of you. Hopefully you'll go on your own, but you can always have a drug-free (meaning no epi) birth with the induction. I had to be induced and continued to having the birth I wanted (minus the IV I was stuck with). Good luck!

AlliVe

oh wow...good luck! hope baby comes on her own for your sake!

Cassandra1028

Oh sweetie - calm down and take a deep breath!

If you do get induced...all is not lost! In my experience - I was still able to deliver sans epidural (I did get the Staydol...but that only lasted an hour!). 

In looking back - I'm okay getting induced...it was a "short" labor in comparison to what it could have been if I had gone into labor spontaneously. 

And I had my mind set on the tub, walking the halls, and all of that other jazz - but once you get in there, things can and do change. 

Just keep strong and remember that all of the "pain" is temporary and it's all working towards meeting your little girl!

Good luck and try not to stress! Whatever happens..you will be okay!

kabarbanel

Aww well I really hope you can have her naturally!!! You've made good progress so it's looking good! I hope your blood work comes back ok!!

LM2003

Well you seem to be favorable for an induction.  I had one when I was 2 cm dilated and soft and it ended problem free.

Good luck.  It is scary!  I ended up crying when they told me I had to head to the hospital for an induction b/c I was so scared.

finn07

wow!  i admire your intention to go natural!  i am totally the opposite.  if my doctor would induce me today i would kiss him!  good luck to you.  i know it is hard when you have your heart set on something.  the only thing i can say is that once your baby is born and you hold her in your arms, i imagine you will not care how she got to you.  you will be so happy!  good luck though!

balihaigirl

I'm sorry!  GL to you and your little one!  It will work out no matter what - but I'm rooting for you that she decides to come early so you can have your birth go as planned!  GL!