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Getting nervous...
OK my nerves are starting to get to me. I am ready. I am ready for this baby to be here and to meet him and all that. But the induction (if we have to go that route) is starting to make me nervous. I really wanted to go on my own, but there are some other issues involved that I know it is best to be induced on Tuesday if I dont this weekend. Just dont know how to put these nerves aside and enjoy the moment...
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Re: Getting nervous...
It's normal to be nervous! Especially when you have that date 'looming.' With #2 and #3, I had to walk into the OR on my own... Talk about screwing with your head! lol
I would be more concerned if you WEREN'T nervous... This is a life altering event! You'll be fine and your doctors will take great care of you. I don't know the other issues involved, but if your doctor is recommending induction because of them, trust them. They are looking out for you and your baby! *hugs*
Just induction, labor and delivery is scary all together...but hopefully it'll go smoothly.
I was induced a month early with both girls and both inductions went smoothly. Not all OBs allow it, but both of my OBs allowed me to get the epi whenever I wanted to get it. Cervadil overnight didn't do anything to me for both inductions. And the next morning, when they gave me pitocin, I didn't progress much at all. The cramping starts to get "annoying" and uncomfortable but never really hurt. But I asked for the epi about maybe after 4 hours of starting the pitocin with #1 and only 2 hours with #2 (learned the first time that there was no point of waiting it out). The epi actually helped me relax and I finally dilated enough afterwards with both for them to break my water. And then 4-5 hours after my water broke, I was ready to go and delivered quickly.
I was scheduled for an induction on a Monday at 7 am and went in to labor that morning at 3. So, you never know
But it is nerve wracking. I was freaked out about the induction because felt like I was prepared for what was supposed to happen when I went in to labor- call the doctor, head to the hospital, walk in and tell them i was in labor. With my induction looming, I felt like I didn't know where to go when I showed up. Did I go to L&D because I wasn't in labor? I am the kind of person that breaks down when I am confused and just the stress of possibly being confused had me in tears. DH had to talk me off the ledge a couple of times.
What would have made it easier for me was talking to my doctor and having her walk through every step of the induction- where do I go in the L&D wing, what do I tell them, will they be expecting me? Some of those seem obvious, which is why I think she never laid it out for me, but I needed to hear it from her. Maybe that would help you?
So, I know how you feel right now. It will be ok. Your doctor knows what he is doing and the actual process of induction isn't bad (I was induced even though I was in labor b/c my labor didn't progress). In the end, you'll have a beautiful little baby and all this worry will be a very distant memory!