Hi all,
I know I should talk to my midwife but I wanted to post and see others opinions and stories of anyone who can relate.
I've been in hospital since Saturday (4 days ago). I've had the balloon and then they put that strip in, 24 hour break now after the strip. I'm still only 1cm dilated according to the midwife. My contractions are often and manageable, basically like period cramps.
They are telling me that they will try the strip gel thing again in the morning and keep it in for 24 hours. My issue is, I didn't even want an induction but I was kind of forced by a midwife I had only met once before and she gave the reason as 'bed availability' as it's the Christmas period. Another reason is because I am over due, I was due on the 15th but I was happy to wait until the 27th at least but then it got moved forward because of the bed situation. I'm not happy I'm here, I'm contracting and in this 24 hour break I've been monitored once. I could have just bloody gone home 😑
I really hate the assessment and the last one was very uncomfortable, it's like I'm extra nervous for my next one in the morning. I'm tempted to say to them after this next failed attempt at breaking my waters 'c section booked in now or I go home and let me know when to come in for the c section.' I've lost patience. My birth plan has completely gone out the window at this point, c section was a no no for me for recovery reasons but I've had enough. 4 days and 1cm dilated :/ Is it bad to refuse another induction set of 24 hours? I know it sounds like I'm just been impatient and looking for the easy way out but to me, I've lost hope that these inductions are not thinning my cervix at all, all she said is that babies head is down. I have been in pain and asked for pain relief and been ignored...so I don't even feel like I trust these midwifes and can communicate my wishes properly.
Can I self discharge when I'm having contractions and tell them I want a c section?
(This is my first child btw).
Of course I don't expect expert advice, just want people's opinions. Thanks