Induction tomorrow - moral support needed!

[koshka1984]

Hello ladies

I'm 37 weeks and i am due to be induced on Saturday.

Then today I woke up and through the day I am so sh*t scared!!

Like i nearly told the midwife i didnt want to be induced! I told my DP but he told me not to be stupid which helped (not).

Just wondered if this was normal, i dont know anyone in RL thats had a baby except my mum (who just told me she was relieved to get me out) so please MN wise women help!!!

TIA xkoshkax

Sorry to hear you're feeling scared and worried, perfectly natural resonses. Do you have to be induced tomorrow?

Hi koshka

Can't promise I can help, although I can say that nerves are quite understandable especially with your first . What's the reason for your induction?

Do you mean is it normal to be terrified? I woudl say yes

I have lots of protein in my urine, like ++++s all the time but no other symptoms so they said i should get the baby out and see if it gets better.

I was induced last Thursday at 38 weeks and i was terrified - it's very different actively chosing to go through loads of pain than to have it happen naturally! But it is so much better being out the other side and having a lovely baby and it only took 1 hour and 45 minutes in the end from the first contraction to having my daughter, so definately worth it! May ask to be induced with any further babies I have! Good luck!

Good luck Koshka! No personal experience of induction, but I remember when I was pg I knew hardly anyone else who'd had a baby, at least recently, and was really anxious, but you do get through it, events take over. (Of course now half my friends are pg! ) I totally understand you'd rather it happened naturally - but the protein does sound worrying and it's better to induce than end up with an emergency. If you can, relax tonight, have a nice bath, takeaway or whatever will help you chill out. Take something personal from home with you to hospital (I took my own pillow and a soft toy) for comfort.

Looking forward to your birth announcement!

hi, was induced last time and I'm worried I will have to be induced this time as well. I am still hoping things will start on their own before ...
But as my dh said, a healthy baby in the end is what really counts...

i know thanks you ladies but i keep on thinking that i might not be able to do it!

like, im not strong enough a person or i might give up. I dont want to be ashamed of myself!

Just thought id add...i was in hospital the days i had the antenatal classes on 'how to give birth' so i didnt just not go!

Feel completely petrified but glad to know this is normal!

You will be able to "do it" this baby is definitely coming out one way or another, and exactly how he/she comes out, or what you do in the meantime, is no reflection on you or how strong you are as a person. Congratulations you're having a baby!

Koshka, I "gave up"! - in other words, I had a c-section, after a 24-hour labour, because I wasn't dilating enough and DS was stuck. You could say I "couldn't do it" and I have felt a bit like that at times - but what matters is that he was born safely. There's nothing to be ashamed of if labour doesn't go according to plan. Remember the amazing thing your body has done already - grow a baby from one cell to full term. As my midwife said, "you're having a baby, one way or another, and we're here to help you". I had that feeling of "what if I can't do it" too but - here I am with a one-year-old. Try not to worry, focus on looking after yourself and making sure you're relaxed and rested.

Koshka - dont be scared - just think of the end result. The weather is going toget hotter and at least you wont be carrying that baby bump around still.

I was induced at 38 weeks for the same reason as you +++++ proteins. I only had one prostin - my waters broke seven hours after it (i had it at 6pm) and had my dd at 445 am. And she was my first. When i realised it was my waters, i just got up and walked up and down the corridor. Im sure this helped to move things along nicely.

I was absolutely terrified at the thought of giving birth and really it wasnt the nightmare I had built it up to be.

Good Luck xx

I was induced for DS1 and went in to be induced for DS2 but that all started by itself when I got to hospital .

Don't be scared but thats easier said tham done when you have had children , it is the fear of the unknown that is the issue. I'm sure you will be fine, just like all that hot weather coming you'll be gald that you're not carrying aroud a big bump and you'll be alot more comfortable plus have a baby.

The strange thing for me when expecting DS1 was knowing that our evening meal would be the last as a couple before we became a family.

Enjoy tonight with your partner as things will only get busier from now on !!!

Don't be surprised though when you go into hoistal tomorrow and they say ' we are a bit busy at the moment ' and they delay your induction for a few hours or a day .

Good luck ! Just make sure you have it by the time the football is on if Dh is footy fan !!

He wants to delay, as he is assistant manager in a nightclub and its going to be a very busy night!!

He's going to work if nothing has happened by 9pm. (so nice of him!)

Probably why im so scared, dont really feel that supposted but you guys have made me feel batter thank you x xx x

what about having a friend with you ( as well as your husband if you like)? Lots of women have their mum or sister or a female friend as well. I dont think you shoudl be alone if your Dh goes off

How far is your husbands work from the hospital? Things could start happening pretty quickly - coudl he get back easily? Personally I woudl KILL my Dh if he suggested this........