Baby is scheduled to be born June 18th!

MrsBalletStar05 · February 2010

If he's not here before then!

He is due June 20th, but I asked today about inducing just a *tad* earlier, and he said I could pick a Monday or a Friday. Monday would have been really early, I just wanted a couple days before so that his birthday wouldn't run into other birthdays in our family, and also because if he's late, then my parents won't be able to come visit him/us until the next month. So I'm scheduled for Friday, June 18th :-)
yay!

brideatbeach · February 2010

I am sure I will be the first of many but why on earth would you want to be induced even if it is a few days early? If your body is not ready it's not ready! Who cares who has a birthday around your lo. If he is late atleast your parent will get time to help you prepare things for baby and you will have an adjustment time as a family before they come to visit.

Sunflower730 · February 2010

Congrads on June 18th.

I'm having a c/s on July 5th (38 weeks with twins is as far as I can go with my Doc) if I don't go into labor ealier. Feels good knowing the date.

mrsjenni · February 2010

Why???

LovedWifey · February 2010

I refuse to be induced! I have heard horror stories about negative effects of the drug they use (pitocin if thats how u sp it) Ill be going c section before they go near me with induction. Why is it a problem if the baby has the same birthday as other people? If i go the following week of my due date (may 31) this baby i having the same birthday as someone (starting June 2nd til the 6th we have someone with a birthday each of those days)

Its really not a big deal.

brideatbeach · February 2010

Sunflower730:

Congrads on June 18th.

I'm having a c/s on July 5th (38 weeks with twins is as far as I can go with my Doc) if I don't go into labor ealier. Feels good knowing the date.

The proper spelling is congrats not congrads! And seriously? You are having twins therefore you have a medical reason! She is electing to be induced. Stupid as far as I am concerned.

nnbarriere · February 2010

My doctor suggested scheduling a C-section at my 39th week due to complications in my last pregnancy, but gave us the choice to try V-Bac. After some thought, we decided that we want our son to come whenever he's ready. (my daughter came at 42 weeks by induction, which resulted in an emerg C-section) We don't have any family near us and they will accomodate to whenever we're ready for them to visit.

penelopepink09 · February 2010

I don't understand why you would induce unless medically necessary...

I had to be induced at 38w with DD, because of Cholestasis of pregnancy, which can increase the risk for stillborn. According to statistics, I'm likely to develop this condition in any following pregnancies, so I MAY have to be induced again, but I will certainly not CHOOSE to be induced if I do not develop cholestasis again.

BelhurstBride · February 2010

Why would you schedule an induction before your due date?

0danielle0 · February 2010

brideatbeach:
I am sure I will be the first of many but why on earth would you want to be induced even if it is a few days early? If your body is not ready it's not ready! Who cares who has a birthday around your lo.

This.

If our baby comes "late," he may be born on either my birthday, my husbands, my dads, or my brothers... but we don't mind! Due dates are just an estimate. Babies have a gestation period of 265-300 days, meaning your little one should come anytime two-three weeks before to two weeks after your due date. Induction seems unnecessarily risky and really, just flat-out selfish.

Echowysp · February 2010

You are insane. That is the stupidest reason to be induced I've ever heard.

aerobaby · February 2010

I'm with all the others, why induce if not nessecary? I mean come on let the baby come when he/she is ready... not when you want it to come to avoid double birthdays or whatever... my opinion doctors need to quit being like this and jsut tell their patients to let it all work out on their own.. induction should only be used if there is a medical problem, or you are 2 or so weeks late.. I think you should rethink your decision it's very stupid on your part..

djandkellen · February 2010

Come on...really? You want to be induced BEFORE your due date b/c of other peoples' birthdays?? That's ridiculous and selfish. You shouldn't be so silly.

uuteeeff · February 2010

awesome. it's a good thing you've started this child out right with you calling the shots. good for you for not letting this child interfere with anything else you have going on in your life. it would be completely selfish of them to be born on somebody else's birthday. way to nip this in the bud early!

coltsfan_jen · February 2010

I had a fast aging placenta and had to be induced early with my first, and I am praying that everything goes smoothly this time so I don't have to be induced again. The side effects of the drugs were horrible. Caused my Blood pressure to spike and I was throwing up the whole time.

I have the same birthday as my uncle, and my daughter has the same birthday as my sister. There are several other family members who share birthdays, and we love it! I am really hoping this baby is born on my grandmother's birthday, but there is no way i am going to induce myself to make it happen!! What is meant to be will be, and the baby will be here when it is ready.

Azrayla · February 2010

Wow..Uh..I dont have anything negative to say but you ladies are harsh >.< theres one thing to disagree and another to attack :

As for PP I agree it would be nice to know an exact date LO will be born..but I'm willing to let my daughter choose her own.. And I will be working up until labor

BlondeBeachBride08 · February 2010

My doctor's office refuses to induce early without a medical reason. This is just ridiculous.

I have the same birthday as my father and it's always been our special day together. I don't understand why someone would think a baby should arrive on the mother's terms and not the baby's.

tre777 · February 2010

I would love to know the answer to what everyone is asking you - WHY???

slc2b · February 2010

Hmmm. I am not sure I understand why you are scheduling this. I could see if you were days before your due date and they were predicting a big baby or something, but 4 months ahead of time? To each their own though, I guess.

Azrayla · February 2010

slc2b:
Hmmm. I am not sure I understand why you are scheduling this. I could see if you were days before your due date and they were predicting a big baby or something, but 4 months ahead of time? To each their own though, I guess.

Ahem..Ignore me I cant read..

teelaman · February 2010

Before you get your heart set on the 18th, you should do some research on early inductions. A lot of the time, they don't even work because the baby's not ready. That, and a whole slew of other things/reasons why it's best to let your body do what's natural - and only be induced for medical necessity.

BlueRidgeMama · February 2010

Wow, I assumed that you were at least talking about a scheduled repeat cesarean because you didn't want a VBAC. But WHAT in the WORLD would possess you (and WHAT OB would every agree) to voluntarily induce your baby early?!?!?

JessMil10 · February 2010

I had a great experience with induction but my water broke so they had no choice. I was 36w4d so a bit early! I also had a friend who was induced 2 days overdue and after 40 hours of labor had a c-section. It can go either way.

No flames from me. Most people will not agree with your reasoning but it sounds like you have talked to your doctor about this and made the decision together. I don't make a point to flame people on their birthing choice.

penelopepink09 · February 2010

Azrayla:

slc2b:
Hmmm. I am not sure I understand why you are scheduling this. I could see if you were days before your due date and they were predicting a big baby or something, but 4 months ahead of time? To each their own though, I guess.

4 months? Shes doing it two days ahead..

She meant that the OP is 4 months from her EDD, and already put it on the schedule... Not that she was being induced 4 months before her EDD.

uuteeeff · February 2010

Azrayla:
slc2b:
Hmmm. I am not sure I understand why you are scheduling this. I could see if you were days before your due date and they were predicting a big baby or something, but 4 months ahead of time? To each their own though, I guess.
4 months? Shes doing it two days ahead..

please tell me you're not that dumb.

slc2b · February 2010

Azrayla:

slc2b:
Hmmm. I am not sure I understand why you are scheduling this. I could see if you were days before your due date and they were predicting a big baby or something, but 4 months ahead of time? To each their own though, I guess.

4 months? Shes doing it two days ahead..

Ahem. She is scheduling the induction 4 months ahead of her due date. I know that she isn't electing to be induced 4 months before.

BelhurstBride · February 2010

teelaman:
Before you get your heart set on the 18th, you should do some research on early inductions. A lot of the time, they don't even work because the baby's not ready. That, and a whole slew of other things/reasons why it's best to let your body do what's natural - and only be induced for medical necessity.

I was just going to say this. If your body hasn't shown any signs of going into labor there's a pretty good chance that you're going to have a failed induction and sent home. Or worse, have an emergency c/s. To be a good candidate for a successful induction your body has to have at least started to prepare for labor... dilation, effacement, ect.

Try posting on the third tri... there's been a lot of failed inductions on there lately.

BlueRidgeMama · February 2010

Azrayla:
slc2b:
Hmmm. I am not sure I understand why you are scheduling this. I could see if you were days before your due date and they were predicting a big baby or something, but 4 months ahead of time? To each their own though, I guess.
4 months? Shes doing it two days ahead..

slc2b meant that she is SCHEDULING it 4 months ahead, so she doesn't even know if it will be a big baby or some other medical reason to induce before her due date.

tre777 · February 2010

penelopepink09:
Azrayla:

slc2b:
Hmmm.? I am not sure I understand why you are scheduling this.? I could see if you were days before your due date and they were predicting a big baby or something, but 4 months ahead of time?? To each their own though, I guess.
4 months? Shes doing it two days ahead..
She meant that the OP is 4 months from her EDD, and already put it on the schedule... Not that she was being induced 4 months before her EDD.?

OMG so funny. Someone actually thought she was having this done 4 months ahead of time??? LOL This has to be a mistake....?

amanda31H · February 2010

Azrayla:

slc2b:
Hmmm. I am not sure I understand why you are scheduling this. I could see if you were days before your due date and they were predicting a big baby or something, but 4 months ahead of time? To each their own though, I guess.

4 months? Shes doing it two days ahead..

She meant that she had scheduled the induction 4 months in advance... at a time when you don't know if it's necessary or not due to the baby's size.....

I also would like to know WHY? Most twins don't go beyond 37 weeks, but every day I am praying that they stay in here as long as possible and until they are ready!

slc2b · February 2010

tre777:
penelopepink09:
Azrayla:

slc2b:
Hmmm. I am not sure I understand why you are scheduling this. I could see if you were days before your due date and they were predicting a big baby or something, but 4 months ahead of time? To each their own though, I guess.

4 months? Shes doing it two days ahead..

She meant that the OP is 4 months from her EDD, and already put it on the schedule... Not that she was being induced 4 months before her EDD.

OMG so funny. Someone actually thought she was having this done 4 months ahead of time??? LOL This has to be a mistake....

Okay people. Seriously. I said that she is scheduling to be induced 2 days ahead of her EDD now, which is 4 months before her due date. No one thought she was really going to be induced 4 months before her due date.

Azrayla · February 2010

Omg omg OKAY! I read wrong..sorry .. x_X Sheesh.. ._. we all make mistakes.

slc2b · February 2010

Azrayla:
Omg omg OKAY! I read wrong..sorry .. x_X Sheesh.. ._. we all make mistakes.

Hehe, no worries It seems the whole thing got a bit discombobulated!

tre777 · February 2010

slc2b:
tre777:
penelopepink09:
Azrayla:

slc2b:
Hmmm.? I am not sure I understand why you are scheduling this.? I could see if you were days before your due date and they were predicting a big baby or something, but 4 months ahead of time?? To each their own though, I guess.
4 months? Shes doing it two days ahead..
She meant that the OP is 4 months from her EDD, and already put it on the schedule... Not that she was being induced 4 months before her EDD.?
OMG so funny. Someone actually thought she was having this done 4 months ahead of time??? LOL This has to be a mistake....?
Okay people.? Seriously.? I said that she is scheduling to be induced 2 days ahead of her EDD now, which is 4 months before her due date.? No one thought she was really going to be induced 4 months before her due date.?

Well, then it was a mistake like I said. People read it wrong.?

MrsBalletStar05 · February 2010

Haha, I figured I'd get backlash from this. And then I walked away from the post and forgot all about it.

I was induced with DS#1. It was fine.

This is my choice, my body, and my Dr. said, "yes absolutely". Sorry you girls have a problem with it. *shrug*

It's all of 2 days. If it can be scheduled, WONDERFUL. I have no family here to help with anything.

KeepingItLowKey · February 2010

I think scheduling your child around other people and yourself is kind of nutso, and I would do everything in my power to avoid an induction in general, but whatever. It's your choice I guess.

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