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After all this preterm labor... (Dear diary/AW post)

oliarnmom1517oliarnmom1517 member
in November 2015 Moms
I'm being induced next Wednesday if my blood pressure continues to be high.. They are monitoring it closely and I will have multiple NSTs before next week but I'm super nervous about an induction.. She said its for the health of the baby and me because of my high blood pressure and my GD put together and my little guy has been perfectly fine but I'm extremely nervous... I know these kinds of posts are frowned upon right now but I'm really nervous and was hoping a few of you moms that have had to have an induction can tell me I'm stressing out over nothing and that it's not as scary as it sounds... I feel like I'm going crazy..

And if some of you moms have had bad experiences it's ok to post those too.. I just need advice or guidence from somebody who has gone through this... My husband just doesn't understand my anxiety about it and I don't think he ever will... :(


Here's a cute kitty picture for your time..
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Re: After all this preterm labor... (Dear diary/AW post)

  • modanz1modanz1 member
    I am a FTM so I don't have any experience but I will say that many people are induced and do just fine.  I understand you being nervous, I would rather avoid induction if at all possible, but just remember that for the most part, you will have the same experience as if you went in to labor on your own.  And keep in mind this is what needs to be done to get that baby out safe & sound.  So listen to some "Eye of the Tiger" and get pumped up!  You can do this!

    Also, I don't think this is a dear diary post at all.  You are asking for similar experiences and advice. :)
    YCSWU 



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  • snlyon0614snlyon0614 member
    How far along are you?
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  • grapesoda1111grapesoda1111 member
    FTM so no advice, but I hope things go well for you!

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  • AnnamariauDorisAnnamariauDoris member
    Being induced with my first. 2.5 h labor. Bad contractio 30-40 min top. Happy healthy 2950 gr baby boy. Here in Europe we stay for at least 3 days in the hospital. I don't know why....but these are the rules. I caught the weekend and they don't discarge you on weekends. So I had the "luck" to stay for 5 days. In 1 week I was on my heels, prepregnancy jeans and declaring my baby at city hall. Going to exams in college. So...everything will be fine. You just have to calm down. First time I was so oblivious and 5 y younger. No fright no nothing. Vaginal birth with no epidural or gas. Just me and my strenght. Now...i'm just a chicken :)). Hard pregnancy maybe that is why! Good luck and have an amazing moment in meeting your LO!
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  • flasflas member
    Had 2 inductions, both went very well. I have learned to go in with a positive attitude and just go with it :)
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  • Knottie16832459Knottie16832459 member
    I just got out from a hospital hold for high blood pressure at 38 weeks. They decided not to induce yet but I'm on bed rest until Friday when I've got to check back in. It's scary, and boring sometimes while you wait, but I wouldn't call it bad. It is what it is. 40 weeks is ideal, but in all honesty - a healthy baby is ideal and if that means early because of risks then so be it.
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  • Escheffler34Escheffler34 member
    Ftm so no advice but I've heard the more you can relax and just go with it, the better. You got this mama!
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  • aleeciabuskeyaleeciabuskey member
    The whole birth process is scary weather it's induced/c section/came on their own time or what have you, its a huge thing you're doing. I was induced the first time and besides it taking awhile for things to get going it wasn't bad. ( contractions hurt mostly toward the end more then when they started) and when it was time to push i actually told the nurse i thought i had to poop! Thats what the urge to push felt like to me i guess. (It wasnt poop)When you are in the moment nothing matters really, or if it does there is nothing you can do about it so you just have to power on and after, believe me you will be so proud of yourself when its over! Then you can tell your heroic tale ;) You can do it!
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  • oliarnmom1517oliarnmom1517 member
    snlyon0614 said:

    How far along are you?

    I'll be 39w2d when they do the induction but right now I'm 38w1day
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  • oliarnmom1517oliarnmom1517 member
    And I wanted to say thank you ladies for helping me feel better and not be so nervous.. I really do appreciate the stories from you moms that have had and it makes me not feel as nervous about it :)
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  • thefithuntressthefithuntress member
    FTM but you got this! Pick some good songs to motivate you.
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  • lakesideknitterlakesideknitter member
    Good luck!
    Me: 28, DH: 40
    Married 9/28/13
    DS born 11/12/15
    EDD 8/13/18
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  • helsbels222helsbels222 member
    You'll be fine, you get to meet your LO soon. How exciting! Good luck!
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  • makeoutside7makeoutside7 member
    Hi,

    I had an emergency induction where they had to "break my water" due to heavy bleeding. I asked for an epidural a few hours prior to it. Once it happened the contractions got more and more intense. The pressure also got heavier as my baby was making her way out. I gave birth less than four hours after the induction. It's just a matter of time, the waiting game and contractions are different for each mother though. Since I was so numb down there and being a ftm, I did not know how to push but once I got the hang of it, it all happened so fast. It is scary because you don't know what to expect and neither did I but you will be surprised, shocked, and amazed by what your body is capable of. Wishing you the best of luck and a quick delivery!

      FTM due 11/06/2015
    Married 09/21/2013
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  • nmwheel1nmwheel1 member
    Good luck! I haven't been induced, I was set to be but went into labour 3 days before, but I was also terrified at the thought of being induced so I understand that! My friend was induced and opted for the epidural and said it wasn't as bad as she thought it would be!
    You got this!
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  • Laura&brad1Laura&brad1 member
    So many people say inductions are horrible etc well I was induced at 38 weeks I went in the day before had a stretch and sweep done and then midwife said go home have a hot bath and have sex when I got there the next morning I was 1cm they hooked me up to the drip broke my waters and I just hung out watching a movie for a bit then it was like bam full on labour and yeah maybe this was more painful than "natural" labour but I don't know any better as it was my first all I know is I was happy knowing when my baby was coming and it was all over in 7hrs and 20mins I had gas and pethadine for the pain no epidural if I could have that again I would be happy with that! Don't be scared they will look after you and hey either way baby has to come out and either way it's going to hurt its oneday outa ya life and honestly soon as baby is out the pain is nothing you r just so in love and happy! All the best
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  • jscasherjscasher member
    You can do it! I may be in the same boat soon too. 34+2 and they started cutting my work hours AND I have GD. My blood pressure was high this last visit. In my opinion, as long as little guy gets here safely I don't care HOW they do it.
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  • japostolovajapostolova member
    I was induced at 37 weeks last time for high Bp. Besides it being a surprise ( I went in for a reg dr visit and ended up admitted to the hospital) , the rest was fine. The labor was prob longer bc even w pitocin my body didn't seem ready so it took a while to dialate enough for an epideral but I had my son vaginally no tears and we were both doing great. If my dr says we have to go that route, I'd be perfectly ok w it
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  • FilbertTreeFilbertTree member
    This might sound counter-intuitive, but just relax and go with the flow but be able to advocate for yourself. An induction necessarily means you'll have more interventions from the get-go so just try to roll with it, but if there's something you feel strongly about make sure to tell your nurses because they're your biggest cheer leaders.
    I was induced with DS (the lil bugger had no plans to move out so he was evicted at 41+5) and my labour was fast but not crazy. I didn't need an epidural, but was asking for more pain relief towards the end only to be told there was no time. I didn't know how to ask for what I want though, so ended up with an episiotomy because he was starting to show signs of distress and they wanted him out faster; having read more now I think if I'd been allowed to change positions during pushing that could have been avoided.
    I'd honestly be completely ok with another induction should the need arise, especially as I feel more prepared with greater knowledge now.
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  • mpp06mpp06 member
    I've been induced twice and everything went fine. It is normal to be worried no matter if you go in on your own (my first two I was in labor and went in) or are being induced. Just think of it as not having to worry you won't make it in time! Good luck! :)
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  • oliarnmom1517oliarnmom1517 member
    edited October 2015
    I just wanted to say thank you ladies for all your positive support and helping me not feel like I was losing my mind.. It has been the only thing on my mind and after hearing several horror stories about induction it's nice to read that some people do have good experiences.. With me being a FTM and not knowing what to expect is what is making me the most anxious about an induction.. But you ladies have really helped me feel more relaxed about it... And that alone deserves a thank you :)


    Edit because it posted before I was done typing
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