I'm being induced tonight and I'm terrified

Re: I'm being induced tonight and I'm terrified

• mysticl member

  March 2014

  Just try to relax.  Walk around as much as possible.  Ask if they have a birthing ball available.  Hope everything is going ok.  

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• aylafsu88 member

  March 2014

  Stay calm and stay positive. Have your support person remind you that you can and are doing it. There are many women on this board who were stall able to go natural even through they were induced. You can do it and you will do an amazing job!
  

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• kat4905 member

  March 2014

  Thank you! I'm trying! Only 3 centimeters at this pojnt and I'm not progressing very fast.

  

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• MommyAtty member

  March 2014

  I had pitocin and no issues with having a pain-med free birth. It's def possible! Just stay calm and don't psych yourself out! Work with whatever is thrown at you!

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• jmknox member

  March 2014

  Can't wait to hear an update on how it went

  BFP 5/22/12, MC 6/6/12 (cp) BFP 10/16/13, EDD June 28, 2014 - baby J arrived 6/19/14! ** #2-- BFP 12/5/15, EDD August 17, 2016
  
  
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• kat4905 member

  March 2014

  Thanks everyone. I am so blessed with my new addition, Ashley. She's beautiful and I love her so much! Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make it the whole time without pain relief
  Last time I was checked, I was 5 cm and I didn't let them near me again. They said that I had the odds against me. I hadn't slept in almost 48 hours, my doctor gave me a high level of pitocin because she wanted me to deliver ASAP due to my blood pressure continuing to increase (main reason for my induction) and once my water broke, my contractions got even worse. I really thought I could have made it and I went for several hours, but I feel my body just gave out. My blood pressure was going up, I was seeing stars and was having problems staying upright, which also interfered in my available positions. I am really disappointed that I couldn't go the whole time without pain relief, but I'm so glad to have my healthy baby here (along with my health). They're keeping me here for an extra few days longer due to my blood pressure being so high.

  

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• aylafsu88 member

  April 2014

  Congrats! Do not be disappointed with yourself. You did a great job, especially when you were induced and having your blood pressure rise. You made the best decision given your circumstances.
  I hope you are enjoying your new baby girl.
  

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