Aibu to be terrified even though I’ve done this before?

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So tomorrow morning at 11 I have to go into the hospital to be induced at 39 weeks due to deceleration of his heart rate on Friday (I’d just dropped by blood pressure after having blood taken so probably that)

I have a 6 year old. I’ve done this before.

But I’m sitting here in tears, crying at every single little thing because I’m scared. Because I have no control over what happens next. Because I have to have the pessary and then wait 6 hours before having another one, and I passionately don’t want a c-section and a lot of inductions end in C-Sections.

My husband works nights so it’s just me and the 6 year old here at the moment. Not many people know I’m being induced because I don’t want people messaging to ask if he’s here yet.

So my AIBU is to ask for a handhold and some positive stories?

Good luck op! I’ve had 2 inductions (out of 4) and I found it’s only harder when it’s your first - otherwise it’s pretty straight forward. Fingers crossed you’ll be fine and it’ll all go smoothly and quickly! Hope it’s starting to get going for you around now!

What helped me was allowing my fear to bubble up, like you, not fight it, just let it be and wash over me. I too had to be induced, the night before going into hospital was very anxious and lonely. However once you start getting ready, going in, there is a calming sense that professionals are now caring for you, you are in a safe space, they know what they are doing.

The next time I got a hypnotism birth tape - is there any calming / meditation apps or radio / songs you can listen to tonight? Write down a letter to your future new baby as a way of getting your thoughts to calm a little?

You will be fine. We’ve been through it. You are not alone.

Your baby will be born very soon! Just get through the next minutes... hour... night.

Big hugs.

My first was a 30 hour labour. My third was induced for being one day over the due date. I was very worried, particulary when they said they might need to break the waters, that got to me for some reason, but they didn't need to do it, In the end it was so quick and a really easy birth to the calmest baby. It happened so quickly that the nurse didn't believe I was about to deliver there and then. Her face when she realised was a treat!!. Wishing you all the very best luck.

I've had two inductions. The second one was the most boring birth ever...I'd had an epidural and literally felt nothing.

4 dc and 4 inductions, i dont start labour very well apparently! The first was a bit long, but the other 3 came much more easily. I think second and subsequent births are often less stressful as the first one trains the body in what to do (so to speak). Hope it is going well.

Good luck! I had an induction with my first, ended in a lovely delivery in the room (ventouse and a few stitches, nothing worse).

If you've laboured naturally with one child and delivered vaginally you are statistically far more likely to have a normal vaginal delivery with this one too - your body knows what to do, it's done it before.

Just think - snuggly newborn cuddles soon and they're all yours!

Still no baby. He’s in no hurry at all!

He’s obviously very happy where he is .

Hope all is well xx