5 days past due, off to the OB to schedule an induction...

LeanneOfHonour · August 2012

Unless s/he makes an earlier arrival, we will have our baby sometime between thursday-sunday! I'm hoping the baby arrives before induction, but we will see. Anyone else in the same boat as me right now? Needing some support. Feels weird that I can have a great 10 month pregnancy, grow this baby for months and months, yet I can't manage the last day and go into labour on my own. Such a weird thought. I know these things never go as planned... and I need to accept that... a little emotional today I suppose. Any words from the wise?

valeriej6 · August 2012

I was just thinking about you! You're right, they never go as planned. I would be emotional, too, I really don't want to be induced. But, the baby must come out sometime! No words from the wise, just a bunch of labor dust your way!! GL!

triagain2 · August 2012

Don't give up hope yet, a lot can happen in the next few days. You have to remember, statistically you are more likely to go into labor in the next several days then you ever were the entire pregnancy, so the odds are really in your favor. If you don't go into labor, its not the end of the world, try to enjoy the process regardless of how it starts. GL!

LeanneOfHonour · August 2012

valeriej6:
I was just thinking about you! You're right, they never go as planned. I would be emotional, too, I really don't want to be induced. But, the baby must come out sometime! No words from the wise, just a bunch of labor dust your way!! GL!

Its not possible to be pregnant forever, right? Ha! I just read your post just now too, about what measures to take if you go OD. Here's to a baby arriving right on time!!

KaylaC0514 · August 2012

Yup, I'm here! I decided to schedule my induction. I'm still waiting for the MW to call me back but I'm hoping to either go in tonite or Sat/Sun. She said they are so busy there, so she'll have to see when they have an opening. It is frustrating and I am anxious.. a little scared. I so badly want a natural birth and I want everything to happen naturally but, as you can definitely relate to, after weeks of prodromal labor and trying everything to naturally induce I just feel like my body is going to need a little help. I'm hoping they will break my water and start my very slowly on pit. I really hope my body will take to it quickly and do what its supposed to do without them upping it at all.

You have done AMAZING at holding out this long. It's really hard to accept. But just trust that God will give you the strength and everything will go well!!! And after all this waiting we will have our babies in our arms in less than a week now!

sarahalyse · August 2012

I'm in the same boat you are...feeling the same things you are feeling. I'm being induced starting Wed night for a Thursday delivery. I'm frustrated because my body went into labor on its own with my first. The only thing that has kept me sane is relying on the fact that God is in control and there's a reason for everything. Best part is regardless how it happens after L&D I get to hold my precious baby.

Good luck to you!

LeanneOfHonour · August 2012

KaylaC0514:
Yup, I'm here! I decided to schedule my induction. I'm still waiting for the MW to call me back but I'm hoping to either go in tonite or Sat/Sun. She said they are so busy there, so she'll have to see when they have an opening. It is frustrating and I am anxious.. a little scared. I so badly want a natural birth and I want everything to happen naturally but, as you can definitely relate to, after weeks of prodromal labor and trying everything to naturally induce I just feel like my body is going to need a little help. I'm hoping they will break my water and start my very slowly on pit. I really hope my body will take to it quickly and do what its supposed to do without them upping it at all.

You have done AMAZING at holding out this long. It's really hard to accept. But just trust that God will give you the strength and everything will go well!!! And after all this waiting we will have our babies in our arms in less than a week now!

Thanks girl that really helped! Less than a week, you're right. We can do this! I hope your body progresses naturally too! So often the mum goes into labour just before the induction- that could be us!!

valeriej6 · August 2012

LeanneOfHonour:

valeriej6:
I was just thinking about you! You're right, they never go as planned. I would be emotional, too, I really don't want to be induced. But, the baby must come out sometime! No words from the wise, just a bunch of labor dust your way!! GL!

Its not possible to be pregnant forever, right? Ha! I just read your post just now too, about what measures to take if you go OD. Here's to a baby arriving right on time!!

Exactly! You WILL NOT be pregnant forever- haha! Hope you're holding your LO very soon. Like PP said, you are more likely to go into labor now more than ever. GL!

cedenton · August 2012

Good luck! I'm sure all will go well. I'm not there, yet, but my doc is going to push for setting an induction date at my next appointment (Friday). He told me so last week. I haven't decided if I'll push him off until the next appointment or go ahead and schedule one for 41.5 weeks.

shakinros · August 2012

I kind of can't believe it either - so long, so many good things, healthy most of the time. But can't get that labor going. I don't know if I'm a help. My induction is scheduled for tonight and I am a total sniffle-monster today. Everything is making me weepy.

I'm excited to meet the baby and holding on to that feeling as best I can.

KaylaC0514 · August 2012

shakinros:

I kind of can't believe it either - so long, so many good things, healthy most of the time. But can't get that labor going. I don't know if I'm a help. My induction is scheduled for tonight and I am a total sniffle-monster today. Everything is making me weepy.

I'm excited to meet the baby and holding on to that feeling as best I can.

::hugs::

phq2011 · August 2012

GL and hopefully labor dust will find you soon first.

rp-chicago-mom · August 2012

Don't worry! I am convinced I'll be in your boat in two weeks time, prodromal labor and all! Just remember no matter how your birth goes, you will be holding your squishy LO soon! Good luck!

OTNB · August 2012

I am in EXACTLY the same boat. I am 8 days over-due at the moment and my doc had me schedule induction for 42 weeks exactly (next Mon). I hate having the deadline looming over me and was really hoping to avoid medical interventions. My mom was two weeks late with me, so I'm still hopeful my body will kick into gear in time. Good luck to you. Keep us posted!

jfgreer · August 2012

LeanneOfHonour:
Unless s/he makes an earlier arrival, we will have our baby sometime between thursday-sunday! I'm hoping the baby arrives before induction, but we will see. Anyone else in the same boat as me right now? Needing some support. Feels weird that I can have a great 10 month pregnancy, grow this baby for months and months, yet I can't manage the last day and go into labour on my own. Such a weird thought. I know these things never go as planned... and I need to accept that... a little emotional today I suppose. Any words from the wise?

Yay I'm so happy for you!! I too had an appt today and now have an induction scheduled for Tuesday (41+4)! I totally broke down cried when I got off the phone with the scheduler, and I've been so emotional all day. I know you're like me and want the baby to come out on his/her own (Im still trying!) but for me a huge sense of relief washed over me when I heard the words "let's schedule an induction." So all I can say is your feelings are totally normal and you're going to be a great mom....this weekend!!! Congrats again

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