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AIBU?

To expect my induction on Friday to be horrific

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MrsSeanBean1 · 24/02/2014 05:19

I was 7 days overdue with my 2nd baby on Sunday. My 1st baby was 12 days overdue, went into labour naturally, back to back, ventouse, traumatic delivery etc. etc. I went to the hospital today for a sweep but it could not be done as my cervix was posterior. I have polyhydramnias (too much fluid) with this pregnancy so baby has only just dropped head down into my pelvis after being breech throughout.

I have been talking into getting booked in for an induction on Friday at 12 days only. I am petrified as I have never known anyone who has had a good induction - all have tales of days in hospital, excruciating pain and often a c section anyway.

I am starting to think I should just kick up a fuss and try to just go straight for a c section even though it's not something I would want.

I had an epidural with my 1st baby and cannot image going though all the interventions I did without one so am really scared of having to have painful procedures without adequate pain relief. I even find vaginal exams excruciating when in labour.

Any advice? I cannot sleep due to this worry. I just want it all to be over now.

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pommedeterre · 28/02/2014 09:34

Good luck for today.

My first induction was not great (38 weeks), second (again 38 weeks) was absolutely fine!

SaggyOldClothCatPuss · 28/02/2014 09:36

Good luck. x

floatyflo · 28/02/2014 11:39

Hi all, have just arrived at the hospital. Waiting to be put on CTG to see how baby is this morning. Then they will have a look to see if my waters can be broken straight off or if I will need the gel. Shall keep you all posted. Wish me luck. I am incredibly nervous and just hate all the waiting around. But feeling positive!

Am wondering where op is and how she is getting on, hopefully hear from her soon xxx

glorious · 28/02/2014 15:07

Oh good luck floaty too

stillfrazzled · 28/02/2014 18:56

Am sending good vibes to all about to be induced! Wishing you a nice boring quiet labour.

Marking place for update...

SaggyOldClothCatPuss · 28/02/2014 19:15

Wishing you a good labour and also wishing I was too. Got another week to wait for an induction...

NearTheWindymill · 28/02/2014 21:47

I hope there's going to be lovely news on this thread over the weekend. Good luck and looking forward to sending lots of virtual

everythinghippie29 · 28/02/2014 21:49

Good luck ladies!

AuditAngel · 28/02/2014 22:19

Good luck.

ilikebaking · 28/02/2014 22:31

Good luck, enjoy the calm before the storm, if you get any calm.
Don't panic.
Hope you meet your wee one soon and without trauma! xxx

floatyflo · 01/03/2014 04:41

She arrived! Hooray that's over with ;)

Gel in at 1pm. Mild but regular contractions kicked in after just ten mins. 5cm dilated when I asked then to check at 7 pm. Labour progressed fast as she was then born at 9.44pm

Had gas and air which worked a treat compared to my sons birth. every time I went to ask for some pethidine or what not, another contraction came on! Def no time for epidural.

However, I PPH'ed. Litre and a half lost. Narrowly avoided blood transfusion. Am well and healthy, and very thankful I had such a vigilant medical team who had me sorted in no time.

I really hope Mrs SB is well and already cuddling her lovely bundle. Hope she comes and updates us

And saggy good luck for your induction next week. I am def adding my induction experience to the positive pile. Keep posting.

Xx

floatyflo · 01/03/2014 04:41

She arrived! Hooray that's over with ;)

Gel in at 1pm. Mild but regular contractions kicked in after just ten mins. 5cm dilated when I asked then to check at 7 pm. Labour progressed fast as she was then born at 9.44pm

Had gas and air which worked a treat compared to my sons birth. every time I went to ask for some pethidine or what not, another contraction came on! Def no time for epidural.

However, I PPH'ed. Litre and a half lost. Narrowly avoided blood transfusion. Am well and healthy, and very thankful I had such a vigilant medical team who had me sorted in no time.

I really hope Mrs SB is well and already cuddling her lovely bundle. Hope she comes and updates us

And saggy good luck for your induction next week. I am def adding my induction experience to the positive pile. Keep posting.

Xx

TamerB · 01/03/2014 07:11

Congratulations! So pleased for you! Hope all is OK with OP.

wigglesrock · 01/03/2014 07:17

floatyflo Congratulations, so glad it went well.

everythinghippie29 · 01/03/2014 08:55

Yay, congratulations Floaty

Glad that despite everything it was positive for you.

Enjoy your newborn cuddles.

NearTheWindymill · 01/03/2014 11:38

Congrats floaty - terrible grit in my eye!! [Thanks]

BumPotato · 01/03/2014 11:41

No lump in my throat, oh no.

HUGE congratulations, enjoy your babymoon.

Trooperslane · 01/03/2014 11:41

Yaaay!

Dinosaurdrip · 01/03/2014 11:49

I had similar worries when I was to be induced due to gestational diabetes. I had gone into labour naturally with both DS and had had fairly easy births. I had never heard positive stories following induction however DD was born after 1 minute of pushing and maybe 3 really bad contractions where mw first gave me gas. The other contractions were bare able without gas and air. I know this May not be everyone's experience but just wanted to give you a positive story. Good luck.

Dinosaurdrip · 01/03/2014 11:50

Oops sorry really should Learn to read whole thread......congratulations!!

moosemama · 01/03/2014 12:40

Congratulations Floaty!

glorious · 01/03/2014 13:31

wow congratulations floaty Do you have a name yet?

Thinking of you mrssb

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MrsSeanBean1 · 05/03/2014 02:22

Hi everyone!! Thanks for all your good wishes. Sorry for the delay but we are only out of hospital today. Induction really wasn't that bad, although i did have complications. Went in at midday and had my own room where my husband could stay for the whole time. Pessary inserted at 1pm. Was in agony by about 3pm, found out I was 5cm! Rushed to labour ward where I had an epidural as I was having too many contractions which was distressing the baby. It didn't slow things enough so I was given an injection. However, this made my heart rate too high as well and I spent the next 3 hours shaking uncontrollably. Meanwhile baby's heart rate was too high then dipping too low with each contraction. I was on verge of a c section when they made a last ditch attempt with forceps and baby was born on 1st March at 1.25am. So glad it's all over and he is gorgeous.

Still in a lot of pain from stitches and spd. Also having breast feeding problems hence my stay in hospital until today. Baby blues has hit today and my husband and I are finding having a 2 year old and a newborn impossibly challenging at the moment, particularly as baby does not sleep a wink at night and feeds constantly......maybe that's another thread!

Thank you so much for all your support though this. Mumsnet is brilliant!! Xx

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RandomMess · 05/03/2014 02:40

Congratulations

Amy106 · 05/03/2014 03:31

That's wonderful news!

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