Help- induced second baby

[Heidi2010]

Hi,

Looking for any experience. I am now 41+2. I was 8 days overdue with my first but went into labour after a sweep at 41 weeks.
I had an appointment today and the mw attempted a sweep. She could reach my cervix, but not quite sweep; she said it was still a bit high.
I’m booked in for an induction on Friday night. I really would rather avoid this, and everyone, including midwives, have said how unlikely it is.
Has anyone had any experience of this? Ie spontaneous labour for first child but induction for second due to dates. They did move me 3 days forward, but that’s not much!
Help, I’m trying to stay calm!

You can always ask to delay it a day or two, you don’t have to have an induction. It’s only offered, you don’t have to take it up. Obviously do your own research, but it might help ease your mind to give yourself another day.

Induction can take a while anyway, but for second timers it shouldn’t be as problematic than as it would be for a first timer.

Yes, my first child came along at 38 weeks when my waters broke.
Second child was born a few months ago and I had to be induced. I was worried sick after hearing people complaining about induction but actually it went really well. Because I was in the hospital from the beginning of the labour, it was all a lot more controlled, I had more support from the midwives and could get pain relief as soon as I needed it. It was also helpful knowing the baby and my contractions were being monitored.
Overall the labour was quicker and calmer than my non induced labour, I came out of it on a much better frame of mind and recovery has been a lot easier.

Why are u worried about induction so much ? If it's pain then u can get an epidural if it's to much. personally I would be more worried about being over my due date

What do you mean worried about being overdue? According to nice guidelines, I’m not overdue.. I also posted a question regarding what my worries were- not what you think they should be.
As I posted, I’ve been at the midwife and everything is totally fine.
I’m aware that I can postpone induction, but not entirely sure that I want to do that beyond 42 weeks.

I had diamorphine with my first and wanted to avoid drugs with this one as after I received the pain relief, it seemed to slow down the labour. I don’t want to be strapped to a bed being monitored. That’s my main concern.
I was looking for some reassurance at an anxious time, and to see if others had been in a similar position, hopefully with positive stories about induction- particularly the second time.

I wasn't trying to be rude it's just hard to give information when I didn't know what u were worried about! I hope all goes well tonight of u haven't already had your baby! Good luck