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kami1977
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Vent- Induction scheduled (long) updated
kami1977
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I'm currently 41 weeks 3 days pregnant and trying desperately to go into labor before my scheduled induction on Monday. I just need to get out how upset and angry I feel at being in this position. I've worked and compromised with my doctor as much as possible and this was the latest she was comfortable with me go. I trust her a lot and I understand that OB's in generally are less inclined to let pregnancys go past 42 weeks. She actually wanted to induce last Wednesday and we agreed on Monday. I just feel like I have no other options since in my state midwives have to transfer you to OB care at 42 weeks and I doubt I could find an OB willing to take me on at this point that would also let me go past 42 weeks even with extra monitoring.
I'm trying to do everything I can to encourage DD to come but I guess she's too comfortable. I'm just frustrated because my DS came one day before my due date and everyone expected this one to come early or on time. I feel like I've done everything I can to get her to come: membrane sweeps, walking, yoga ball, EPO both oral and vaginal, spicy food. I tried accupuncture this afternoon and just took my first dose of castor oil tonight and will try both again tomorrow. I guess if nothing works tonight or tomorrow, I'll just try and relax on Sunday.
I'm just so scared of getting pitocin again. I had an hour and a half of it with my first, during transition and it was absolutely the worst part of my birth experience. Everything else was great and I did do it all without an epidural, though at one point I did ask my DH to get me one and he put me off. We've hired a doula that I love and I've known her from La Leche League meetings since before the birth of DS so I'm very comfortable with her. Hopefully having her support will help me if I do end up with an induction again. My OB has agreed that if we can get labor started that the pitocin can be turned off, so my body just needs to go into labor.
I'm also scared of needing a C-section because as of Monday, I was at 2cm and 50% effaced. My doctor wasn't in on Thursday when I went in for a NST so I don't have more recent information, but my stats on Monday don't indicate a very favorable Bishop Score. So I'm just afraid of having a C-section and not being able to care for my DS and the new baby. We have help until the end of the month which is more than most new moms get, but my DH will start traveling for work again on the 20th and once the month is over, I'll be on my own with a toddler and newborn.
I know I just need to relax and find peace with whatever the outcome but being induced is not the birth I wanted. This will most likely be my last child and I really wanted to do it without any medications or interventions. My DH isn't helping matters much either. He's very supportive of my wishes but he has a much more medicalized perspective than I do. He agreed to hire the doula but he did it more for me than because he thinks we need one. Add that today he told me that he just didn't think my body was cooperating and I needed a little pitocin in a joking manner. Seeing that I'm extremely pregnant and already dreading being induced it just wasn't something he should be joking about.
If you've read all this thank you. I just needed to get it out there and I know that people on this board would be the most likely to understand.
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Re: Vent- Induction scheduled (long) updated
I am sorry you have to deal with all of this. I know Monday is right around the corner, but a lot can happen between now and then. All hope is not lost!
Keep in mind that if you have to be induced Pit doesn't necessarily need to be going the entire time. Ask that it be shut off once you are in a good contraction pattern. You made it through once before so you know you can do it! Also remember that you don't have to stay in bed. You could have DH pull the rocking chair up to the bed, use the birthing ball beside the bed, etc. Having a doula there will be a huge help, she will have lots of ideas for you.
Don't give up yet, this baby may still decide to come on its own! Sending hugs your way.
I'm sorry you're going through this! I'm only 4 days past my due date and I finding out what a frustrating mind-game these last days are and I know I've got induction around the corner too if I don't go next week.
I know your husband's comment was really frustrating too and I could see mine saying something similar.
Like a pp said, don't give up hope yet- baby still may decide to cooperate! As a FTM, I don't have any suggestions about the induction, but if it happens, just try not to stress- you have obviously given this a lot of thought and effort and done all you can to make it to this point. You're a good mama and everything will be okay- even if it doesn't feel like it now!
If your cervix is already favorable, have you tried nipple stimulation? It's what go my labor started with my son. I understand being worried about the use of pitocin, but inducing because you have reached 42 weeks is actually a very valid thing to do. The risk of unexplained fetal death and a host of other complications start to rise significantly at that point. This wouldn't be considered an unnecessary induction.
Your tension can also inhibit labor. So do your best to relax and not worry. Have you talked with your doctor about attempting to use the folley bulb, AROM etc... instead of pitocin to get your labor started? Good luck!
All that worrying for nothing :P Congrats on your new little love! Looks like your sweet pea was ready after all. Can't wait to read the full story!
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Wow! Congratulations mama! Well done!
And good for you for putting up a fight, I know your doctor wanted to induce you earlier. How wonderful little Charlotte got to come when she was ready!
Hooray!! Congratulations!