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March 2013 Moms
haileyq
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Induction tomorrow
haileyq
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Due to GD and PIH, I will be induced tomorrow evening at 39w2d.... there was a really long pause there, I don't really know what else to say! It's a weird feeling. This is my first pregnancy, and it feels really weird to know that we won't be biting our nails waiting for labor or wondering "is this labor", and we won't be timing contractions. It feels like I'm missing out on this whole big part of L&D.
That being said, I was really terrified of being induced. I just picture hard labor that doesn't progress because you're stuck in bed tied down to all of these monitors and the next thing you know you're having a c-section. UGH! But, I had a good talk with my MW at my last appointment and this is the plan we came up with.
Going in to L&D at 5pm tomorrow and starting induction with Cytotec. My plan is to take it slowly- she said "Never go into an induction thinking you'll have the baby that day" and hope that the ripening of my cervix will bring labor on it's own, and hopefully that's all we have to do (?!? Crossing my fingers and toes!). So, positive vibes that all goes well and I don't have to touch Pitocin!
I think pregnancy is a great metaphor for life, it really doesn't go according to your plan, it just goes. I paid $250 for a natural childbirth class, and had a textbook pregnancy right up until I was diagnosed GD. Even then, it was very easily diet controlled. Then at 34 weeks I had to start watching my BP which kept spiking at work. Then I found out I was GBS positive and would have to have IV antibiotics. Then I ended up going on insulin, which means NSTs and BPPs every week ON TOP of regular MW visits, as well as induction between 39/40 weeks. Then, I was taken off work due to PIH. Must be a good prep for motherhood, you just have to roll with it!
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Re: Induction tomorrow
I agree that pregnancy is one time that you really have very little control of how things progress. Try not to focus on what you won't experience. Instead focus on how your experience is unique to you!
My labor was definitely not what I expected. I never dilated past 6 cm. My placenta separated leading to lots of bleeding. The pitocin caused my little girl's BP to drop. I ended up having a c section. All of this led to my beautiful girl. I am proud of my experience and how I handled the curve balls.
Good luck with your induction tomorrow!