So doctor decided to induce and we thought it was going to be today, but they are full. So I am scheduled for tomorrow at 7am. Any tips or advice for FTM going in for induction?
I was induced at 8 pm on Sunday, October 16 and didn't have DS until 2 am October 18 so bring things to read or do. You can only watch so much TV. We brought scratch off lottery tix and magazines.
Eat a great big meal before going to the hospital. It may be days before you get to eat again. Akso, have DH bring snacks for himself bc he`won't want to leave your side, but probably won't be offered any food from the hospital.
Let your family know that it may take awhile-my parents sat in the waiting room for 19 hrs waiting for DS to arrive!
Relax. It was a great experience for me. Try to enjoy the process if you can.
I was induced at 8 pm on Sunday, October 16 and didn't have DS until 2 am October 18 so bring things to read or do. You can only watch so much TV. We brought scratch off lottery tix and magazines.
Eat a great big meal before going to the hospital. It may be days before you get to eat again. Akso, have DH bring snacks for himself bc he`won't want to leave your side, but probably won't be offered any food from the hospital.
Let your family know that it may take awhile-my parents sat in the waiting room for 19 hrs waiting for DS to arrive!
Relax. It was a great experience for me. Try to enjoy the process if you can.
This is really great advice. I was induced at 8 am Friday and didn't deliver until Sunday at 11am. It was a long couple days!
Be very nice to the nurses - it really helped!
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Re: Tips for induction!
no tips - just congrats that you get to have an outside baby soon!
ditto
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I was induced at 8 pm on Sunday, October 16 and didn't have DS until 2 am October 18 so bring things to read or do. You can only watch so much TV. We brought scratch off lottery tix and magazines.
Eat a great big meal before going to the hospital. It may be days before you get to eat again. Akso, have DH bring snacks for himself bc he`won't want to leave your side, but probably won't be offered any food from the hospital.
Let your family know that it may take awhile-my parents sat in the waiting room for 19 hrs waiting for DS to arrive!
Relax. It was a great experience for me. Try to enjoy the process if you can.
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This is really great advice. I was induced at 8 am Friday and didn't deliver until Sunday at 11am. It was a long couple days!
Be very nice to the nurses - it really helped!