Induction thoughts?

cadeandheather

I shouldn't even post this, because I already know most of your thoughts, but...Went to MD yesterday at 38 weeks/1day. He wants to induce next Wednesday - I will be right at 39 weeks - which was actually my initial EDD. As of yesterday I was dilated 3cm, 60% effaced, baby down and in ready position. Reason for induction - he's on call that day and I really want him to deliver me; I am miserably pregnant and not sleeping; and baby girl is big and in position to go. I was all set to go and like, whatever, I am so ready to get this baby out, but now that the induction is scheduled, I'm kinda like, what's another couple of days to wait for her to come on her own? I trust his judgement that he wouldn't attempt it if he didn't think she was ready. I'm praying that she just goes ahead and decides to come on her own this weekend so that I don't have to worry about it! Send labor dust please!?

luckyabby09

GL with the flames. 

I agree, a few extra days will not make a difference in the long run. Go for it! you sound like a prime candidate anyway!  

ZacksBride

i'm sure many will flame, but i'd probably go for it if i were you.  i'm pretty uncomfortable and pray every day that little one decides to make an entrance just a little bit early.  if i could be induced now, i might also consider it.

rebeccaontherocks

I am being induced at 39wks as well, but it is because I have GD (my doctor's standard practice).  I feel the same way you do, I really hope to go into labor naturally before they have to pump me full of pitocin.  I would really like my baby to come out on his own (but it needs to be before the induction.... ha ha ha).

dreamscometrue*

if I were you, I'd be attempting natural induction methods to get things going...but then again I'm personally freaked out about pitocin & what that can lead to...I also don't see why not wait until your due date or even a little later? Is the baby in some sort of distress? My docs are at the hospital several days a week, so I'm just curious why yours seems to only be there 1 day out of the next 3 weeks when you could possibly safely have your baby.

GL

SusieQ1982

I would not, just to choose who plays catch with my baby. I think waiting for nature is a better choice whenever possible.

cadeandheather

dreamscometrue*:

if I were you, I'd be attempting natural induction methods to get things going...but then again I'm personally freaked out about pitocin & what that can lead to...I also don't see why not wait until your due date or even a little later? Is the baby in some sort of distress? My docs are at the hospital several days a week, so I'm just curious why yours seems to only be there 1 day out of the next 3 weeks when you could possibly safely?have your baby.

GL

That's pretty much what we are doing. I'm trying everything I've ever heard of to get things going. Baby is ok. My docs have a large practice and rotate call. I know the MD is really only in there for a short time, I just happen to know most of them at this practice and really like mine. He is on call this entire weekend, that's why he only has one call day next week.

I'm awaiting more flames, but thank you ladies that have commented so far that I'm not crazy for considering this! ?

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cjilla

I find it hard to believe your doc works in the hosp one day in the next 3 weeks.

Um, if you think you are not sleeping now, just wait until you have a newborn. Also, many women miss being pg; just go read the 0-6 boards. I wouldn't try to hurry up on anything. Enjoy each moment that you can no matter where you are.

JCM083009

ok I'll bite.  this sounds like a ridiculous idea.  I would never trust a doctor who would induce me, at 39 weeks no less, b/c they are on call that day. Give your baby the best start and let him/her? come on their own.  If there is no medical reason to induce, I think it's a really dumb decision.  You're setting yourself up for failure.

ToledoDeux

Your OB has no idea if your baby is "ready" or not - only your baby knows that.  Everyone is miserably pregnant and not sleeping at 39 weeks - these are not reasons to induce.

JCM083009

jillyc:

I find it hard to believe your doc works in the hosp one day in the next 3 weeks.

Um, if you think you are not sleeping now, just wait until you have a newborn. Also, many women miss being pg; just go read the 0-6 boards. I wouldn't try to hurry up on anything. Enjoy each moment that you can no matter where you are.

This.  I LOVE having my baby here, but I wish he didn't come at 38 weeks. 

JessandJeremy

I'm going to against the popular opinion on this board and say go for it. You're already dilated and effaced and it was your original EDD anyway. I'd rather have the baby a week early that a week late. Lots of doctors induce at 39 weeks and wouldn't have it be an option if it was unsafe.All that being said....just know that you may end your induction in a c-section.

ToledoDeux

JessandJeremy:

I'm going to against the popular opinion on this board and say go for it. You're already dilated and effaced and it was your original EDD anyway. I'd rather have the baby a week early that a week late. Lots of doctors induce at 39 weeks and wouldn't have it be an option if it was unsafe.All that being said....just know that you may end your induction in a c-section.

LOL - you don't see any contradiction in these last two statements?

Kdonn15

For everyone arguing that the op should let nature take its course and that the ob doesn't "know" when the baby is ready to come are you against induction as a whole?  If that were the case I'd assume you'd agree then that if a women who was 43+ weeks pregnant who is not experiencing any complications and her baby is healthy should just let nature take its course then, right?  Why bother counting the weeks of pregnancy if we should all just let our babies come when they're ready?

OP, if you and your dr. are comfortable with an induction next, best of luck to you and if you're still "on the fence" I hope your little one makes an appearance this weekend!!!

ToledoDeux

Kdonn15:

For everyone arguing that the op should let nature take its course and that the ob doesn't "know" when the baby is ready to come are you against induction as a whole?  If that were the case I'd assume you'd agree then that if a women who was 43+ weeks pregnant who is not experiencing any complications and her baby is healthy should just let nature take its course then, right?  Why bother counting the weeks of pregnancy if we should all just let our babies come when they're ready?

This is a ridiculous "argument."  Of course I'm not against all inductions - there are necessary reasons for induction, and a woman who is truly postdates (meaning after 42 weeks) is one of them.  I'm against frivolous reasons for induction - like wanting a particular OB to catch your kid, being "miserable," or saying "oh well, I'm 39 weeks, what's another couple of days?"

JessandJeremy

ToledoDeux:

JessandJeremy:

I'm going to against the popular opinion on this board and say go for it. You're already dilated and effaced and it was your original EDD anyway. I'd rather have the baby a week early that a week late. Lots of doctors induce at 39 weeks and wouldn't have it be an option if it was unsafe.All that being said....just know that you may end your induction in a c-section.

LOL - you don't see any contradiction in these last two statements?

No, I don't. Sure it's a surgery and there are risks, but vaginal childbirth has its risks too. People should be informed of those risks and make their own decisions based on what they learn. I'm not saying everyone has to  or should induce at 39 weeks, I was simply saying I would (since she asked.) We're all entitled to our opinions[:D

Kdonn15

ToledoDeux:

Kdonn15:

For everyone arguing that the op should let nature take its course and that the ob doesn't "know" when the baby is ready to come are you against induction as a whole?  If that were the case I'd assume you'd agree then that if a women who was 43+ weeks pregnant who is not experiencing any complications and her baby is healthy should just let nature take its course then, right?  Why bother counting the weeks of pregnancy if we should all just let our babies come when they're ready?

This is a ridiculous "argument."  Of course I'm not against all inductions - there are necessary reasons for induction, and a woman who is truly postdates (meaning after 42 weeks) is one of them.  I'm against frivolous reasons for induction - like wanting a particular OB to catch your kid, being "miserable," or saying "oh well, I'm 39 weeks, what's another couple of days?"

Hmm how is inducing a perfectly healthy mother and baby at 42 weeks  "necessary"?  Got some news for you......42 weeks means squat to a baby, "they'll come when they're ready", right?

I wouldn't judge how others are feeling during the pregnancies either, or consider the decisions they make with their health care providers "frivolous", that's just me though.

JCM083009

Kdonn15:

ToledoDeux:

Kdonn15:

For everyone arguing that the op should let nature take its course and that the ob doesn't "know" when the baby is ready to come are you against induction as a whole?  If that were the case I'd assume you'd agree then that if a women who was 43+ weeks pregnant who is not experiencing any complications and her baby is healthy should just let nature take its course then, right?  Why bother counting the weeks of pregnancy if we should all just let our babies come when they're ready?

This is a ridiculous "argument."  Of course I'm not against all inductions - there are necessary reasons for induction, and a woman who is truly postdates (meaning after 42 weeks) is one of them.  I'm against frivolous reasons for induction - like wanting a particular OB to catch your kid, being "miserable," or saying "oh well, I'm 39 weeks, what's another couple of days?"

Hmm how is inducing a perfectly healthy mother and baby at 42 weeks  "necessary"?  Got some news for you......42 weeks means squat to a baby, "they'll come when they're ready", right?

you're pretty uninformed, huh?

ToledoDeux

Kdonn15:

ToledoDeux:

Kdonn15:

For everyone arguing that the op should let nature take its course and that the ob doesn't "know" when the baby is ready to come are you against induction as a whole?  If that were the case I'd assume you'd agree then that if a women who was 43+ weeks pregnant who is not experiencing any complications and her baby is healthy should just let nature take its course then, right?  Why bother counting the weeks of pregnancy if we should all just let our babies come when they're ready?

This is a ridiculous "argument."  Of course I'm not against all inductions - there are necessary reasons for induction, and a woman who is truly postdates (meaning after 42 weeks) is one of them.  I'm against frivolous reasons for induction - like wanting a particular OB to catch your kid, being "miserable," or saying "oh well, I'm 39 weeks, what's another couple of days?"

Hmm how is inducing a perfectly healthy mother and baby at 42 weeks  "necessary"?  Got some news for you......42 weeks means squat to a baby, "they'll come when they're ready", right?

I wouldn't judge how others are feeling during the pregnancies either, or consider the decisions they make with their health care providers "frivolous", that's just me though.

I love that you think you're schooling me.

emcgrath

I was induced for the same reason at the same time during my pregnancy with my DD however I was not as ready as you are.  It's so hard because right now you are miserable and the thought of meeting your baby is just about the only thing on your mind.....I will say this.  I was induced at 8ish in the morning and did not have my baby until 12:40 that night.  It was a long long process (not saying yours will be) and they literally had to call my dr out of BED because I was ready to push and she wasn't even there. I think I saw her for maybe a half hour while I pushed and got sewn up and that was it.  I don't think it's worth it.  I know you probably trust your dr but in reality if you are having a healthy and normal pregnancy there is no reason another dr would not be able to deliver if they needed too.  In my opinion with how ready your body is I would wait but it is your body and your baby.  Good luck with whatever decision you choose.

senoritaemily

JCM083009:

ok I'll bite.  this sounds like a ridiculous idea.  I would never trust a doctor who would induce me, at 39 weeks no less, b/c they are on call that day. Give your baby the best start and let him/her? come on their own.  If there is no medical reason to induce, I think it's a really dumb decision.  You're setting yourself up for failure.

Why would you say she is setting herself up for failure? You don't know that by any stretch. Your quotes on this post make it sound like you're a OBGYN who is better informed, trained, etc than everyone else here - but I have a feeling if you were, you would have made sure to tell us that by now.

JCM083009

senoritaemily:

JCM083009:

ok I'll bite.  this sounds like a ridiculous idea.  I would never trust a doctor who would induce me, at 39 weeks no less, b/c they are on call that day. Give your baby the best start and let him/her? come on their own.  If there is no medical reason to induce, I think it's a really dumb decision.  You're setting yourself up for failure.

Why would you say she is setting herself up for failure? You don't know that by any stretch. Your quotes on this post make it sound like you're a OBGYN who is better informed, trained, etc than everyone else here - but I have a feeling if you were, you would have made sure to tell us that by now.

any early induction, for non medical reasons, with a poor bishop score IS setting yourself up for failure......

tanya8

jillyc:

I find it hard to believe your doc works in the hosp one day in the next 3 weeks.

Um, if you think you are not sleeping now, just wait until you have a newborn. Also, many women miss being pg; just go read the 0-6 boards. I wouldn't try to hurry up on anything. Enjoy each moment that you can no matter where you are.

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mrb0808

I would go for it.  And, I'm totally jealous, sitting at 40 weeks with no progress and a doctor that wants to wait another 10 days before talking about induction. 

New Mrs

Kdonn15:

ToledoDeux:

Kdonn15:

For everyone arguing that the op should let nature take its course and that the ob doesn't "know" when the baby is ready to come are you against induction as a whole?  If that were the case I'd assume you'd agree then that if a women who was 43+ weeks pregnant who is not experiencing any complications and her baby is healthy should just let nature take its course then, right?  Why bother counting the weeks of pregnancy if we should all just let our babies come when they're ready?

This is a ridiculous "argument."  Of course I'm not against all inductions - there are necessary reasons for induction, and a woman who is truly postdates (meaning after 42 weeks) is one of them.  I'm against frivolous reasons for induction - like wanting a particular OB to catch your kid, being "miserable," or saying "oh well, I'm 39 weeks, what's another couple of days?"

Hmm how is inducing a perfectly healthy mother and baby at 42 weeks  "necessary"?  Got some news for you......42 weeks means squat to a baby, "they'll come when they're ready", right?

I wouldn't judge how others are feeling during the pregnancies either, or consider the decisions they make with their health care providers "frivolous", that's just me though.

Okay, I am not going to flame the OP...but this comment above is wrong. Most docs don't like a baby to go over 42 weeks because after that time the placenta can begin to not function properly. Therefore 42 weeks = necessary. 39 weeks...not.