Really want to give birth NOW!! Anyone want to join me.....?

[missingmymarbles]

I am 38+4 and am thrilled to have made it to term after a very premature EMCS due to severe pre-eclampsia last time around. This, however, has not been an easy pregnancy either and I am being induced on this week due to issues with BP again. As it is going to be an attempted VBAC, I would much prefer to go into labour myself, but hopes of that are dwindling. They are only going to let me try for so long anyway, before I get taken for a CS, which I am fine with, but I want to start NOW!

I am getting really fed up. I have had several occasions in the last couple of weeks where I have thought it was all starting but then nothing has come of it. I have backache tonight, and random, rather than regular, cramping around the front. There is a lot of pressure down below and I do feel as though my groin is being pushed apart from time to time, but even that is not enough to convince me that she's on her way. I think she just isn't going to come in her own time, and I am not even convinced that induction is going to help.......

I am assuming that some of my pessimism is hormones anyway, but would anyone like to join me in my gloom? Perhaps we could spur each other on a bit

Boo hiss at labour not starting before the necessary! Just wondering what makes you think induction won't help though?

I'm not preg anymore (twins born 3 months ago) but I remember the feelings you're describing all too well! I also had an induction for a VBAC. (Which went without a hitch, so here's hoping yours is the same :) )

Thanks for the well wishes re induction VBAC, Lemele and congratulations on your twins
It's just pessimism that this baby is not showing any signs of shifting that is making me doubt the induction - I think she is just happy where she is, and they'll end up taking her out of the sunroof

You're going for a VBAC and they're inducing you? I thought they didn't do that?

It depends on your consultant, Badgerina. It also depends on what kind on incision you had last time, how long ago, why you had one last time and various other factors. I will be monitored more closely and will only be allowed to continue for so long.

Urrr what is a vbac?

Vaginal Birth After Caesarian

Tonight, I will be mostly eating curry
I'm trying everything, to go naturally

im 39 wks with 3rd my other 2 were born at 38wks so i feel overdue so this week i have walked 8 miles up and down hills,had 3 currys, drank 2 gin and tonics used breast pump and had sex so far nought happening

Ooh Bump, does G&T work?? I haven't tried that yet.

41 weeks here and desperate to go into labour naturally, having had two previous inductions. I can't believe my body seems so incapable of going into labour!

Really thought I would have this baby a bit earlier, have a sweep booked tomorrow but they didn't manage to go it in previous pregnancies as cervix too high so not holding out any hope

As keen as I am to avoid induction I will be asking for one ASAP due to placental deterioration with DS2.

9.20? Perfect time for a G & T

yup perfect time for a g& t

So frustrated
Came in for VBAC induction yesterday. They didn't start it til 5 o'clock, 5 hours after admission. Obviously needed to spend some time on the monitor, but basically because it has been mostly overnight and too much time on the monitor because they didn't take me off after the right time, and baby has been fine, I haven't been nearly as active as I wanted. I have had contractions all night so barely slept (which is probably why I am rants this morning), VE this morning - barely any progress so now I am NBM waiting ward round which isn't til 8.30 and I doubt I will be seen first, to tell me I will likely need a section, as they were only prepared to let me try for 12 hours
I was supposed to have BP monitoring at least 4hourly, although I had been led to believe 2hourly initially, and regular short CTG monitoring, but when I asked the midwife she was über defensive, said I didn't need it and I have barely seen her. Thankfully, I feel OK in that regard, and I suppose I would have piped up if I hadn't.
I am so mad because I don't feel I have had a fair crack at VBAC at all.

That is gutting missing, will they examine you and see if you are dilating before going for section?

I am frustrated too went for sweep yesterday and no where near, cervix out of reach so booked for induction on saturday. This will be my 3rd labour and 3rd induction and I don't want it, it's so painful and I don't seem to manage to progress without syntocin at all

Just find it so frustrating that some people manage all the whale music and water but my body is crap at giving birth and I end up stuck to a bed for many painful hours.

Shouldn't moan really, we will both have snugly, sniffly newborns very soon

The day staff are so much more helpful and generally kinder and nicer. I am going for section later but happier about the decision.

Oh, they did do another VE and it's still not dilated. Hope you have got on better Bree.

Am off out for lunch to brewyers fayre to let the DSes run off some steam and pass the day a bit quicker, hope section goes well and at least it will be nice and calm if planned, enjoy your cuddles

Hi... Noticed u put this post up Saturday.. Any developments yet.. I'm 39 weeks 2 days and like yourself sometimes think ITs nearly time and then nothing:-))) when oh when!!

C. Section this afternoon after failed induction (early because of BP) Beautiful baby girl

Congratulations!

Congrats missing can't say I'm not jealous though!

39 weeks tomorrow, feels like I've been pregnant for years! This baby does not want to make an appearance!

Congratulations:-)

aw well done congratulations, im now 39+4 tried to get a sweep but they would only do an examination im a pathetic 1cm which means nothing as ive already had 2 dc ive bought some castor oil im toying with it but dont know how much to take

Do not take castor oil. It increases the likelihood that the baby will pass meconium and then you will be managed as "high risk" with all its joys.

if you are constipated, getting the bowel moving can stimulate labour (only if you are nearly there, like a sweep) but use something safer eg senna, dulcolax or glycerin suppository.

thanks mayhew its not the castor oil that increases risk of meconium its a higher risk in over due babys full stop and thats the time woman take castor oil so it has been linked, im due on sat but baby s big and im tiny also have gbs keep having dreams hes going to be still born all this worrying not good for my epilepsy just need him out now

i have my cs planned for the first of august...
i have a stomach upset all the time ..keep getting constipated...feel sick...can't sleep at night anymore...then get shoulder and back knots and migraines as well....jus want baby out now....havent even started on the spd and rotated pelvic joint....
love kids ....but just want it over and done with ....