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September 2011 Moms
BritClen
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Everyone is wanting me to be induced, expect me...
BritClen
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this week my OB gave me the option of being induced the 21...I'll be 39 weeks.
I told her I wanted to think about it but would let her know today....
after talking to everyone in my family (DH, Mom, MIL, Grandma, sisters)
they all said do it!! mainly my DH, he really wants this baby out, he hasnt had a day off this whole year 
and gets two weeks of when the baby comes
I just cant help but not want to be induced....feeling a little torn on what to do..
Part of me wants to so DH can get a break sooner but part of me just hates the idea of being forced into labor, I feel a little selfish if I say no
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Re: Everyone is wanting me to be induced, expect me...
Is there a medical reason your doctor said induce at 39 weeks? If there is, then I would do the induction - I'm gong in tonight for my second induction due to GD. It's best for the baby, so even though pitocin sucks it's what we need to do.
If there's no medical reason, and you and the baby are healthy and can safely go to 40+ weeks, then I would refuse. It's not at all selfish to make the decision that you feel is best for your baby and your body.
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IMO induction should be done if medically necessar...not because your DH needs a break or your family wants to meet the baby already.
I know it sucks at the end but your LO will come when he/she is ready. Let things happen naturally!
good luck!
I agree.
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Agreed. Make sure DH realizes that his two weeks "off" will be far from a vacation.
I'm with everyone here. Unless it's medically necessary, don't do it. My OB offered to induce me this week ( at my 39 week appt) and I was so tempted to say yes just because I'm miserable but I turned it down. As long as he's OK in there, he can come when he's ready.
Not sure how many kids you have, but many first babies are late.
I agree with PPs. I just posted in the thread above that my OB proposed inducing me yesterday, but I said I'd rather wait, even though I'm 41 weeks today. 41 weeks isn't abnormal with first babies, and my LO and I are both very healthy and happy (well, she's probably happier than me - I'm pretty uncomfortable. LOL!), so there was no reason to do it this week.
On Monday, when I told my mom that we were going to revisit the induction question in a week, she seemed downright pissed: "Why does the doctor want to wait another week?! Why doesn't she just induce you already, you've already passed your due date?" I had to patiently explain to her that it was me, not the doctor, that wanted to wait a week. Ugh. Family impatience or ease in scheduling aren't good reasons for induction, IMO.
Thanks for the help! it makes me feel better about saying no, I am really hoping my water breaks soon, it did with DD at 37 weeks right after I lost my MP and I lost it this am...
so maybe I wont need to...
I dont get why doctors want to induce before 40 wks if its not medically necesarry? Im 39 wks and havent been offered this option but she did say if i didnt have her past my due date when she will induce if i want! I dont wanna go past 41 wks though we shouldnt feel rushed we have our whole lives to spend with our babies hey whats a few more days!
agreed. i'm a little shocked that so many doctors seem to promote this.
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