I was told at my 36 week appt on Wednesday that I’d have to be induced with DD this Saturday (I’ll only be 36 weeks so I’m anxious about this too!) this is due to my type 1 diabetes.
I have a 3 year old DD who I was also induced with but at 37 weeks and I was only in the hospital for 2 nights (first night waiting for my waters to break which they did after only 12 hours, then a second night once she was born) however I’m anticipating it being longer due to the fact I’m a week earlier so my body might not react to the pessary as fast, and DD might need to stay in hospital longer due to any complications from being a 36 weeker.
I’m going in tomorrow midday to start the induction and I’m a total mess about leaving DD, she will be with DH until I’m in labour and then with my parents who she adores. So I know she will be totally fine and happy.
My hospital still doesn’t allow visitors under 12 so basically I won’t see her again until we are allowed home which could be quite a few nights depending on the outcome. I’m not sure how I’ll cope without her if it’s for nights on end.
So I suppose my two anxieties are leaving first DD and worrying if 36 week born DD will be okay.
I’m very hormonal and can’t stop worrying so I would appreciate anyone who has felt similar or has had a 36 week baby etc to calm my nerves! I’ve spent a night away from DD when me and DH have gone out somewhere for the night occasionally but it’s literally just been the one night very rarely so it’s going to feel weird not having her there for potentially a whole week.
Apologies if this is a long ramble, my head is a mess and I’m really nervous about how this whole induction will play out!