Induction tonight, and SCARED

maccalovah

I go in this evening to begin the induction process, and I have to admit that I am pretty terrified right now. I have never been a patient in a hospital, ever. I'm definitely not big on pain, and just scared of all the unknowns that go along with this. Kind of wishing the stork was real right about now....

I know there are a lot of other people getting induced today or really soon. Good luck to everyone- hopefully you have a lot less anxiety than I do! 

JaimeG183

I was induced yesterday and it was fine. Don't panic, just find out what all your Option's are for moving around and get an epidural. That was amazing 

ckk8584

I could be getting induced in about a week or so if my baby boy doesn't make an appearance before then.  The only advice I can give you is to just keep thinking of meeting your baby and how special that will be.  Every pain, every bump along the way will be worth it.  Best of luck!!  I hope you are able to relax and make the most of your birth experience.

mrs_j_may_08

I'm with you mama, I'm going in for my induction tomorrow evening. It's definitely not the birth experience I was anticipating

Good luck to you!!!

Beener0514

Hang in there momma, you're going to do great. I can totally relate to your fears- before having baby,  I had never had stitches, broken a bone, had surgery- I had never even been stung by a bee before! Needless to say, I was terrified of the whole birthing process since I really didn't know my pain tolerance. I opted for the epi, loved it, and am pleased with how my body has handled recovery so far. It wasn't NEARLY as bad as I thought. I hope the same goes for you! Good luck!

jessandandy09

sorry sweetie, I know its scary especially your first time.  I wish you lots of luck and good labor.  I will tell you what my mom told me.  Women every where have been doing this forever, you are strong and you are good and you will have your baby in your arms shortly.  I know you can do this and you will do it really well because you do everything well!  yay for moms, its a club you will join soon :-)

DiamondDani

I never posted my birth story because we've been dealing with health issues for both me & baby and I've been busy. But I had a very successful induction and it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. The unknown was worse than anything. If I have more children, I won't be so terrified of being induced anymore. Vibes that everything goes well for you!

roxane

I was in the exact same place as you when I had my first. I was more scared of spending the night in the hospital than I was of giving birth and having the induction. My induction was great. Having had two non-induction babies since, for me, it wasn't that much different. People will be there to help you through it all. In the end you'll have your beautiful baby. Good luck!

jrueckert

I go in Friday morning to be induced and I'm having the same feelings you are.  I've never been a patient in the hospital either... I'm nervous for the pain, I'm nervous that it won't work, I'm nervous that I won't know what to do, I'm nervous for it all!

Good luck to you and to all the other mamas who have inductions soon too.  We can do this for our babies! 

metucker

I was in the same boat as u and everything worked out better than expected. Good luck!

angiekay84

I hear you hon! I wasn't induced per say, but my water broke and nothing happened and needed pitocin.  I was also terrified of the process, never having a surgery or been in the hospital before.  I ended up with a c-section and cried terribly when they told me!  Afterward....I felt totally silly because it wasn't a big deal AT ALL and I'm recovering very well.  Just letting you know I think you will look back and realize being induced wasn't as bad as you thought....just like I did with my c-section!