41 Weeks tomorrow... and I am skeered

mamafoxX2 · September 2010

I am scared the OB will tell me tomorrow she wants to/needs to induce medically, and then something will happen and I will need a c-section and that, as well as the epidural (the thought of a needle in my back freaks me out) scare the crap out of me.

My FB friends are tired of my whining, so I had to bring it here. I can't sleep over this!

J+MS · September 2010

I'm worried about all this too and I'm not even due yet. GL!

wife1014 · September 2010

I am scared of this as well, so I feel your fear! Have they stripped your membranes yet?

moonfaerie · September 2010

Having a c/s isn't the worst thing in the world. So if you end up with one, try to relax because it's in the best interest of your baby and/or you. I also was afraid of the needle in the back ,but it really wasn't so bad. I am much more relaxed about it this time around, because I know it's no big deal. Whine away, I understand - but be reassured that it's not nearly as bad as you're envisioning. GL at your appt.

CelticWife · September 2010

Nothing scares me more then a csection. The only thing I can say is that they can't induce you without your consent.

I am sorry you can't sleep!

krissypoo41 · September 2010

I'm also scared of the epidural. I'm trying to go the narcotics (stadol) route first and epi second. Good luck!!

kg_08 · September 2010

We had talked induction, and I was told to try castor oil because it would be better on my body than a medical induction. I tool 3 Tbs, and also had my membranes stripped that day.. I was in labor by 5:30 a.m the next morning. Worth a try! It made me go to the bathroom, but didn't make me sick at all.

Rangergal9 · September 2010

I went to 41 weeks 3days with my DD and was induced and ended up with a c/s. I was also skeeved out by the epidural but when I was in pain from the contractions I didn't care. The c/s wasn't that bad... at that point I just wanted the baby out!

LaLaaaa · September 2010

I'd be scared too. But if there's no medical reason for them to induce you (like a health issue with you or baby) then they can't make you do it if you're just overdue.

HappyMommy28 · September 2010

They can't induce without your permission. i know my MW doesn't like to induce until 42 weeks, I've heard some do 43. In the end, its up to you. It's your body and your baby. Talk to your doctor and do your research. Good luck

mamafoxX2 · September 2010

Thanks everybody... Sorry I posted and ran, but my two yr old wanted to be rocked- maybe she senses something I don't? Don't know, but I have slept like crud all night because everything little tinge that might be a contraction has awoken me because I want timeable contractions so badly!

yodasmistress · September 2010

I am due this weekend and already having similar fears. My mother had to be induced with me at 41+ weeks and my MIL had to be induced with DH at 42 weeks. My mom actually did labor successfully without drugs even after being induced but my MIL ended up with a c-section b/c DH refused to come out.

I hope you go into labor on your own in the next few days!

Tricia879 · September 2010

I had a smooth induction with my DD, she was 9 days late I went in for induction, was contracting on my own but they also gave me pitocin started me off slow as other mamas were in delivery as well, I was started on pit at 8am, they broke water at noon, pushed from 2pm til 2:57pm then had my lil girl in my arms! I went med free as far as pain meds! So it's not always an ending in c/s. I was dilated 4cm and 70% effaced when I went in for induction.. I walked a lot at the end to try to get myself dilating.. HTH!!

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