Come and talk to me about your Induction

[McPhee]

I'm booked in for an induction this friday, first baby, and no idea really what to expect. In an ideal world, going in with an open mind is preferable. But in practice I'm probably going to be prone to losing it

I'm currently 37 weeks, but measuring 41 weeks with Polyhydramnios, large baby with enlarged abdomen, plus being back to back

So, what should I expect? What was your experience?

Be honest, I can take it

I was 2 weeks late with my son. Was a bit of a blur though....wernt positive on datea as didnt know i was expecting until around 21.weeks..:-\
anyway..went to hospital at 8am. Baby was back to back too so was put on monitors etc for a couple of hours.
Gave me a pessary at 10am ish. 15 mins later startwd having contractions. Half hour after that they were really strong and were peaking again before they subsided.
Tried to have a bath...but was on crutches with bad spd and hips so was hard to get in and out. Had a bit of a panic when i thouht id wet myself all over the bed....thankfully was my waters.
After that i asked for some pain relief. The contractions were backtoback and jad been for hours by this point. Tried a puff of gas and air...hated it. Sp the nurse offered me a paracetamol.....evidently the woman had never been through labour!! :-P
i was examined at 6pm ish and was 2cm....but the pain was getting worse ao i was taken upto delivery.
ds was born at 7.24pm. The pessary made me dilate ao quickly once i got past 2cm. Only took45 mins! Just as i started pushing he twisted so wasnt back to back when he came out.
im not going to lie...i thought it hurt...alot...but i did it without pain relief. I dis tear quite badly...but i think part of that was down to both the facts that i couldnt move and get into a good position...and because thw last bit was quite fast. I only pushed for 45 mins or so i was very lucky. Dont fret though....i can be quite a wuss..and id do it all over again. :-)
Hope ot all goes well for you. Even though its not the most plesant experience

Ita easily the most amazing!! Sorry sent it too soon. Lol x

I must admit to being quite excited now... It's been a while with no radio comms from McPhee. I think this could be it! C'mon mini McPhee! It's your time!

Being induced on Saturday (by breaking waters) so have just read this thread with great interest. What a journey you're going through. I'm absolutely dreading Saturday now. Hope it is finally happening for you McPhee.

Labour

Yes! Pompoms and cheering and prayers for you mcPhee.

OOh, keep going McPhee, you will soon be meeting your baby.

Yay McPhee!!

Woohoo mcphee another pom pom waver here

I'm here cheering you on too McPhee, hope you're holding your baby now.

Woop Woop!!!! Yay!! Now keep going, it won't be long now!

Have been lurking and following this thread, just wanted to send best wishes McPhee and look forward to an update when you can manage.

Two of my births were induced, one with my dt's, got going after 2nd pessary both times. Hope all is going well and you have, or nearly have your lovely baby by now.

Still lurking. No news must mean mchpee is a busy lass!! Come on baby!

I really hope so. It has been a week.

Hoping everythings going well!!!

Molly Victoria 8lb 1oz

C-section

Congratluations McPhee.

Lovely name Molly Victoria (McPHee)

have been following ur thread and want to say a big congrats to you on ur baby :) Molly is a lovely name and i am just so glad its all over for you. How are you feeling ?

congratulations

Hooray, massive and for you. Let us know how things went in the end when you have time if you ever do now

Congratulations! At last Mummy McPhee.

Hooray! Congratulations - beautiful name

Oh McPhee!!! Wonderful news! Many congrats to you and DP and 'happy birth-day' Molly!!

C-section aswell. Like reastie I'd be interested to hear how it ended up like that.

I hope you're recovering well? Do take it easy and enjoy every second of those first cuddles. You've done a sterling job...Mummy!!! x