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Come and talk to me about your Induction

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McPhee · 17/06/2012 20:34

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 Blush

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

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

Be honest, I can take it Confused

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EdgarAllenPimms · 23/06/2012 09:29

oh i hope you have that baby really soon :)

ButtonBoo · 23/06/2012 17:06

Hope you're well on your way now and it won't be long til Baby McPhee is here!!

debka · 23/06/2012 19:53

Been thinking of you McPhee, I hope Baby McPhee has arrived already. Please do update when you can!

EdgarAllenPimms · 23/06/2012 19:57

Thinking of you Thanks

MrClaypole · 23/06/2012 21:47

Any news yet?

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McPhee · 24/06/2012 00:56

First pessary in

Been a very long day. Only got a bed two hours ago grr.

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ButtonBoo · 24/06/2012 07:12

Hope it's going well and you're not too uncomfortable. That passage can really sting!! Hope you managed to get some sleep too??!

ButtonBoo · 24/06/2012 07:13

Passage??! Meant pessary!!! Freudian slip??!! LOL!

chullah · 24/06/2012 07:17

I found that the pessary was more of a delaying tactic for the nurses due to lack of beds - I had 1 and had it removed 12 hours later but then didn't start commence with the drip until the following day.

Mind you, made up for lost time - 5 hours (had one if those heads onWink)

ButtonBoo · 24/06/2012 07:19

The pessary didn't work for me either but I think they prefer to start you off gently. The drip (syntocin) is pretty full on and the forced contractions can be really really strong. Id get an epi if they are going to do syntocin!

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McPhee · 24/06/2012 07:32

Well its not started anything off. I had some tigtenings last night, when I was on the monitor, but nothing since. Lovely lady just brought me a coffee. I'd kill for an egg mcmuffin though ;-).

I think the plan is to give me another pessary, then there was talk of breaking waters in theatre because of me being high risk.

I've never felt so keen to be in pain before. Let's get this party started folks!!!

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ButtonBoo · 24/06/2012 07:54

Doubt if they'll give you another pessary. With me they took it out after 24 hrs and 'rested' me for another 24 hrs. Then they started with 3 doses of gel, 8 hrs apart. 3 is the max they can give.

My cons. asked me to have an epi put in to break my waters as my cervix was really high and they thought it'd be too painful to ARM. Glad I agreed (originally wanted natural birth!!) as the syntocin was hardcore. My epi was one that needed constant top ups and if it wore off before the top up was given, boy...those contractions were powerful!

TRY to get some zzzz when you can. Won't be long before you'll be a sleep deprived new mummy!!!

ps thinking...is there going to be a Nanny McPhee?!!! LOL!

ButtonBoo · 24/06/2012 07:56

Sorry if some of my posts sound neg. Just want you to know I've been there too so know how tough it can be.

pingulingo · 24/06/2012 07:57

Good luck McPhee! Am sure you will not have too long to wait - and even if it does take a little while to get going, you will look back and think of it as a blur! My induction took a couple of days, but looking back it really doesnt feel it was that long, and I am sure you will be quicker if you have already had some tightenings, which is more than I got!!

lambethlil · 24/06/2012 08:07

Very good Luck! I was induced all three timesShock

It was fine, pessaries ripened everything up and each time, once they broke the waters the babies literally flew out. And I mean literally, in moments. By the last time DH and I were a bit Hmm at the MW's surprise, no time for gloves.

I'm sure the party's started, and you'll have a lovely baby by tea time.

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McPhee · 24/06/2012 08:25

It is all a bit surreal. I was just sat here looking out the window, and I suddenly thought, the next time I step out there I'll be a mummy. I really hope somethings happened by the time I'm examined next.

The. Midwife last night said my waters would be broken in theatre. Don't know when though.

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McPhee · 24/06/2012 08:27

Oh Christ, and I'm repeating myself already lol

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Eggrules · 24/06/2012 08:51

Exciting. Hopefully the second pessary will do more.

Keep Calm and Keep Having That Baby. Thanks

debka · 24/06/2012 10:06

Still here thinking of you! It took 2 pessaries to get me going each time. Good luck xxx

ThePinkPussycat · 24/06/2012 10:32

Good wishes from me too. Brew if you can get one! The first cup of tea after giving birth....aaaah!

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McPhee · 24/06/2012 10:34

A few tightenings but that's it.

Nearly finished on monitor, then off for a walk.

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surfmama · 24/06/2012 11:12

hi mcphee i am just back, 10pm last night from synotocin induc. baby also had gone all backwards which was interesting. anyway have the most wonderful baby girl. a mllion miles away from my water birth and jingly jangly birth i had planned but i am happy really so good luck and always change the rest of your plan to suit what's going on now, ie pain relief and 4th stage plans may chage mine certainly did, but fuck it who cares when you have a baby! go for it and keep us posted! X

Somersaults · 24/06/2012 14:20

Aww congrats surfmama :)

Still thinking about you and hoping this baby gets moving ASAP mcphee!!

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McPhee · 24/06/2012 14:20

Things stepping up

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ButtonBoo · 24/06/2012 15:42

Good stuff.... Soon you'll be a mummy!!!