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April 2012 Moms
ChelseyB5186
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Relief finally coming my way- induction scheduled for tomorrow night.
ChelseyB5186
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Thank goodness, because I was really beginning to think that there was no end in sight! Since my due date came and went last Thursday, I had to be seen again yesterday...still no progress from the 1cm dilated and 50% effaced that I've been for about 3 weeks now. Baby is still growing (he was already estimated to be 8 lbs as of 39w) and doing very well on his NSTs, but it just doesn't look like my body is doing what it needs to get labor going. My OB is not optimistic about labor happening on its own anytime within the next few days, and I'm starting to show signs that it may not be too safe to be this pregnant much longer. My BP is getting higher, my swelling is horrendous, I have just a trace of protein in my urine, and I'm just physically incapable of doing anything at this point. My DH and I have made the informed decision that we would rather induce knowing that the baby is healthy enough to do that, and if we wait too long, it could become dangerous for me. Ideally I wanted him to come on his own terms, but he's too happy in there, and it looks like I just need a kick in the pants to get him into my arms! We'll be checking into L&D tomorrow evening at 7- and hopefully he'll be here Thursday afternoon (with a one week late arrival), and it will be a smooth and easy experience for all 3 of us. I'll be getting a foley bulb inserted that evening (and hopefully a little help with sleep in the form of whatever they can give me!), and pitocin in the morning I believe. I'm nervous, excited, anxious, etc etc...I'm very scared of possibly having to get a c-section, but I'm keeping in mind that as long as baby and I are both healthy and happy, then it will be for the best. I'll be keeping my labor buddy Lina updated during the process, and hopefully there will be news of my healthy baby boy arriving on Thursday! Wish me luck ladies- I'm so glad to know that I'll be meeting my son very soon 
BTW- if anyone has any induction stories they'd like to share with me, I'd love to hear them, particularly if any of you have had experience with the foley bulb/catheter...I'm a little nervous about that thing!
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Re: Relief finally coming my way- induction scheduled for tomorrow night.
Good luck!
Don't feel bad. I want a natural labor and delivery too, but after doing some research, I don't think I feel comfortable going past 41 weeks.
Congrats on finally being able to have the baby. I know how you feel about wanting a natural labor and delivery and I'm in the same boat as far as seeing no end in sight and the size of the baby. I'm debating on just asking to be induced at my 40 week appointment today because I just want this to be over...
Good luck, can't wait to see pictures!
YAY, happy last day!
I had a catheter & it really wasn't that bad. I was most anxious about that part of delivery, but really compared to other things, it was a piece of cake. I had mine put in with no drugs, & it pinched a bit, but I was also almost completely dialated & in prep for an emergency c-section. Most likely, you'll have pain control by the time they put it in.
The next day, I was terrified for the removal of the thing & got myself really worked up, but it turns out that I couldn't even feel when the nurse took it out. Not a thing.
Good luck, you'll be great!!
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GOOD LUCK!!
I haven't made any progress the last 2 weeks. So my Dr talked possible induction at my Monday appt. I go in next Monday to see where things are if baby hasn't come yet. I may be like you and need the help. I also prefer to let her come in her own time. But sometimes that doesn't work out.
Don't be scared. Tons of women get induced and are ok and baby is ok. Just relax while you can.....it'll be over soon and you'll have your beautiful baby boy to focus on.