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I'm being induced...come hold my hand!

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CheerfulYank · 18/05/2015 13:24

That's it really. :o

Third DC, but more nervous than with the other two. Confused My very own live birth thread will take my mind off things, hopefully!

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hullabaloo234 · 18/05/2015 13:28

Ahhhh how exciting! hoping it all goes smoothly and quickly for you! I was induced with DD1 8 years ago and it was great Smile Let us know how it goes xx

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TheCountessofFitzdotterel · 18/05/2015 13:28

Ooh, how exciting! What time?

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Swifey · 18/05/2015 13:29

Are you on your own, or is your dp/dh/birthing partner with you? Why are you getting induced? Have you got some yummy food and drink with you, and comfy clothes? Maybe some music or DVDs? Best of luck! Flowers

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SmileItsSunny · 18/05/2015 13:30

ooh good luck CheerfulYank
I could have written this 5 weeks ago; don't worry it will all be over soon! Flowers

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Overtiredbackagain · 18/05/2015 13:33

Good luck Cheerful! I'll hold your hand - this could be me in a few weeks time!

How are you feeling?

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CheerfulYank · 18/05/2015 13:36

DH is with me :) I'm being induced because I had issues withy last baby as she was big, and this one is also growing larger than they'd like.

They want me to eat (I'm in the US so it's breakfast here) and have brought me yogurt and a banana. I just want ice, though.

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CheerfulYank · 18/05/2015 14:33

Have pitocin hooked up. It's all real now...

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Gingerandcocoa · 18/05/2015 14:35

Have you had the epidural yet?

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SweetPeaSoup · 18/05/2015 14:36

I'm 40+2 myself and had an induction with DC1 - it was wonderful :) Best of luck for a swift and enjoyable delivery!

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SweetPeaSoup · 18/05/2015 14:37

Epidurals aren't compulsory in the US, are they?

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CheerfulYank · 18/05/2015 14:48

No, they aren't. :) I will probably have one though.

This is my room. And my feet.

I'm being induced...come hold my hand!
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Moomaloo · 18/05/2015 14:54

Good luck! I was induced with my third and found it my best birth experience. Nice room!

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CheerfulYank · 18/05/2015 15:24

Thanks :) I've just had some quite nice drugs. Feel a bit floaty. May sleep.

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TheCountessofFitzdotterel · 18/05/2015 16:14

Yay, drugs! Have a nice sleep.

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ThumbWitchesAbroad · 18/05/2015 16:16

Found you!

Are you sleeping? Or are you busy? Wink

HOpe everything goes as smoothly as possible and you have your lovely little baby very soon xxx

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SweetPeaSoup · 18/05/2015 17:41

Not long to go hopefully :D

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CheerfulYank · 18/05/2015 17:46

I'm at a 5 now. Still tired. Contractions a bit thicker but not unbearable yet.

May turn on the TV. :)

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TheCountessofFitzdotterel · 18/05/2015 18:26

Thinking of you - hope it's all going well!

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BreeVDKamp · 18/05/2015 18:30

Good luck!!

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Justusemyname · 18/05/2015 18:39

How lovely!! Good luck.

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CheerfulYank · 18/05/2015 18:42

I'm so tired. Contractions thicker now. Epidural guy is assisting in a surgery and will be here after.

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Shatteredmamma1 · 18/05/2015 18:46

Good luck cheerful. Looking forward to hearing your news soon!!!

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TheWoollybacksWife · 18/05/2015 18:57

Nice room. Best of luck - have you made your mind up about a name?

I had an induction with my second and it was a pretty good experience apart from the fire alarm evacuation in the middle. I hope all goes well.

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TheCountessofFitzdotterel · 18/05/2015 19:06

Come on, epidural guy!

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Grantaire · 18/05/2015 19:26

Your room is lovely. The rooms in our local hospital are so small, you can lean on one wall and bash your bump on the other. I may be exaggerating slightly. There seem to be a lot of differences across the pond. You get a television too. We only get a slightly alarmed window cleaner. Poor bugger.

Best of luck my love. You're whizzing along.

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