I am having an induction due to crazy blood pressure issues. I was given the first lot of drugs (to "ripen" the cervix) today at 11 am; I am 39+5.
When I was examined, the midwife was surprised that my cervix was already quite soft and a tiny bit open (about enough for one finger to fit in it).
Since about midday, I have been having regular pains every few minutes. The pain is in my lower abdomen, lower back and down through my hips. The pain is very strong but I am not screaming and shouting because I am a hypnotherapist and have spent a lot of time preparing for birth. It is strong enough that I can't move or talk when the pain is at its peak.
Does this sound like contractions?
The MWs are driving me mad saying that it often takes two lots of the drugs to start labour and what I am feeling is probably just "niggles" as the cervix is ripening.
I am a bit worried they don't believe me because, due to my blood pressure, my LO should be monitored during contractions, at least at first, to check she is coping ... But they won't monitor for "niggles."
Argh!
Any advice / thoughts hugely welcome
xxx