So I will be getting induced Monday at 39 weeks and we have made it clear that no one needs to be there when I go in at 7am besides my husband and I seeing how typical inductions take forever and in my case most likely it will ( per my OB and she says it's typical he won't be born until Tuesday in the AM), but a lot of family still want to show up at 7 am when I am scheduled to go in. Some want to sit there all day knowing they won't be coming in the room (their choice so isn't a big deal I just feel bad they will be sitting there all day) and others have their mind set that they will be in and out visiting me while I'm in labor. Not happening.
So what does family do during inductions? Come sit and wait? Wait for a phone call saying I'm close then show up? Or get a call announcing the newest addition is here and we are ready for visitors? Obviously if it's 2 am that call will wait except for the new grandma and grandpa's. I'm trying not to offend family about coming or not coming up to the hospital when I know they are excited too, but trying to keep the experience special for my husband and I seeing how he doesn't want to leave my side. Any advice?
Re: Families part in scheduled induction
Next time I will NOT say a word. But it will most likely be a schedules c/s anyway.
Jamie
With the first, I'd had my epi and was up for company. This time, no epi till the bitter end, but no pain either, so I didn't mind them, but this time I also felt more responsible for taking so long, feeling guilty that they were all waiting around for so long etc.
Now we'll see if my mom will actually stick to the plan. Lol
We're one and done!