Am I horrible?

Jennabug25 · February 2011

I cannot sleep for crap anymore. I am in pain 24/7 for normal pregnancy wear and tear and stupid SPD. I am also starting to swell up like a blimp! (Dr did urine test today to check for pre-e) both my legs are retaining so much water they go numb if I don't constantly shift positions.

So would it make me a horrible person if I talked induction at my 39 week appointment and have something scheduled for 40 weeks? Ideally I would like to go on my own, but I don't know if I can handle this anymore... I feel like it makes me a bad mom! I want to cry I am so exhausted. If I were to go into labor today I don't think I would be able to even push!

kelli12381 · February 2011

No you are not horrible! I think that's completely reasonable. I'll send you labor vibes so hopefully it won't be an issue.

cuadrakaren · February 2011

i don't think you're horrible at all! i'm going to beg (and cry if i have to) for an induction at my next appointment which is one day before i am 40 weeks. i don't sleep and my swelling is terrible. i've literally turned into the worlds meanest b****

lovingmama23 · February 2011

I don't think you're horrible at all and everyone's is different. People shouldn't force their opinions or what worked for them on ther people b/c we are all different. I wish you the best of luck and hope your discomfort eases. I feel the same as you but as soon as my doc gives me the green light I would like to be induced but since i'm a couple weeks behind you i'm definitely holding off a few more weeks.

david_n_cole · February 2011

That is not a horrible thing to want. I think sometimes the extra strain before the baby comes can cause problems with baby blues and post partum depression. If your BP has been high or rising, the dr may suggest an induction at 39 weeks. I hope you find relief and definatley some sleep soon.

meheron80 · February 2011

I would be asking now for induction.... I am 37 weeks and told my MD that when she was down there checking if she slipped and put a hole to let the water out I would be fine with that and I have nowhere near the problems you have going on. Good luck... Ill send good vibes that you go into labor sooner then later!!!!

sarag0116 · February 2011

You are not horrible... and don't ever let anyone make you feel that way. It's a personal decision for you, your DH and your OB.

magdalina.h · February 2011

I don't think it makes you horrible. I was just saying to MH last night that I don't know how woman make it to 40w or further. I'm getting a c/s at 38w and am so looking forward to it now.

dee1369 · February 2011

I used to see no reason to ask for an induction, until I've reached almost 39 weeks and am a miserable bear with glucose issues that seem to be getting worse the more pregnant I get (never officially diagnosed with GD because of how late the problems began). I don't think it's terrible to bring it up, what can it hurt? If I make it to my appointment Tuesday I'm going to, although I want to avoid it, I'm noticing a definite change in my glucose values and I think I'm hard to be around for anyone these days.

Jennabug25 · February 2011

Thank you ladies! I think I feel like I would be pushing him into the world sooner then he is ready and that makes me feel kinda bad.

I did manage to get a couple hours of sleep last night. I still feel like a bear. It's my nieces 3rd birthday party today at some play land thing. I am looking forward to cake! I have wanted cake since last week when Tiffany brought it up.

When I woke up this morning I stretched and a had a squirt of fluid come out and as I walked to the bathroom it still did. It wasn't a ton either. So I cleaned up and laid down as as I laid down it felt all wet again...so I got up put on new undies and I am waiting to see what happens now. Wouldn't that be my luck the ONE day I didn't want LO to arrive LOL.

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